The effect of a pushing technique with normal saline on peripheral intravenous catheter placement success in paediatric haematology and oncology: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of the present study is to determine the effect of the pushing technique with saline on the success of peripheral IV catheter placement in a paediatric haematology and oncology sample.

Methods: The randomized controlled trial was conducted among 60 paediatric haematology and oncology patients aged between 0 and 17. The participants were randomly assigned to two peripheral intravenous catheter placement groups (intervention group, n:30, control group, n:30).

Management of Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus From the Perspective of Emergency Nurses: A Cross-sectional, Multicenter Study.

Introduction: Pediatric convulsive status epilepticus is one of the most common neurologic emergencies and should be managed by health care professionals as soon as possible based on current guidelines. This study aimed to determine the nursing approaches and management of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus from the perspective of emergency nurses in Turkey.

Methods: A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted with 162 emergency nurses working in emergency departments in 35 different provinces in Turkey.

The relationships of parents' mental well-being and sociodemographic characteristics with digital parenting awareness: Structural equation model analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to explain the relationships between parents' mental well-being and sociodemographic characteristics with digital parenting awareness.

Design And Methods: This cross-sectional study used structural equation modeling. It was conducted between January and May 2023 in a province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey with 262 parents with children aged 5-11 years.

The effect of individual values on self-esteem and meaning in life in adolescents: A cross-sectional study from Turkey.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of personal values on self-esteem and meaning in life in adolescents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 404 adolescents in Turkey. The data were collected with the "Portrait Values Questionnaire" (PVQ), the "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" (RSE), and the "Meaning in Life Questionnaire" (MLQ) between September and December 2021.

A grounded theory study to explore the digital gameplay experiences of adolescents at risk of addiction in Turkey.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the experiences of adolescents at risk of digital game addiction in Turkey.

Design And Methods: Guided by a grounded theory design, data were collected from 14 adolescents through one-on-one in-depth interviews between January and April 2021. Simultaneous data collection and analysis involved theoretical sampling, constant comparison, and memo writing.

The effectiveness of user-focused mobile health applications in paediatric chronic disease management: A systematic review.

Problem: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of user-focused mobile health (mHealth) applications in paediatric chronic disease management.

Eligibility Criteria: Articles were included under the Population Intervention Comparator Outcome Study (PICOS) design framework for (P) children with a chronic disease, (I) mHealth user-focused apps, (C) usual care/control groups, (O) health outcomes related to chronic diseases, and (S) randomised controlled trials. This study followed the guidelines provided by Cochrane, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, and Mobile Health Evidence Reporting and Assessment.

The Effect of Care Provided at Home by Public Health Nurse on Control of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the effect of home care provided for patients with type II diabetes by public health nurse on HbA1c, and to investigate the opinions of these patients regarding diabetes.

Method: The quantitative aspect of the study consisted of a pre and posttest with the control group; the qualitative aspect consisted of a semi-structured interviewing technique. The sample size was 48 patients receiving treatment within the clinic of hospital during 11-30 April 2016.

Is foot reflexology effective in reducing colic symptoms in infants: A randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Objectives: Infantile colic and its accompanying crying represent a major source of stress and have negative physiological, emotional and psychological effects on infants and parents. The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of foot reflexology for reducing symptoms of infantile colic.

Design: The study was conducted as a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with a sample population of 45 infants diagnosed with infantile colic.

Low socioeconomic level and enterobius vermicularis: A interventional study to children and their mothers in home.

To determine the effects of care and monitoring provided at home to children in whom Enterobius vermicularis is detected and their mothers on the presence of observing the parasite and the knowledge and practices of the children and their mothers on the issue. This study used a pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental design. In the study, 20 students and their mothers were determined as the experimental group, while 18 students and their mothers were determined as the control group.

Effects of reflexology on child health: A systematic review.

Background: It is known that the parents of one of every two children who need health care seek at least one complementary health-care approach. Reflexology, which is one of these, increases well-being while maintaining the continuity of homeostasis. As studies with children are limited, there is a need for evidence that includes the positive as well as the negative effects of reflexology that can be transferred to clinical practice and recommendations for future studies.

The effect of acupressure on the level of fatigue in hemodialysis patients.

Background: Fatigue is one problem that is seen in high numbers in hemodialysis patients. Fatigue decreases quality of life by negatively affecting an individual's daily performance, activities, professional life, relations with family and friends, and treatment process.

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the effect of acupressure on the level of fatigue in hemodialysis patients.

Effect of acupressure on patients in Turkey receiving hemodialysis treatment for uremic pruritus.

Context: Pruritus develops for various reasons at any stage of treatment for the majority of patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) due to end-stage renal failure (ESRF). Today, many nonpharmacological treatment methods, including acupressure, are used to relieve the discomfort experienced by patients due to pruritus. Acupressure has been proven to reduce the intensity of pruritus when it is used alone or in combination with pharmacologic methods.