Technology versus nostalgia; A randomized controlled trial of the effect of virtual reality and kaleidescop on pediatric pain, fear and anxiety management during immunization.

Background: Routine vaccination procedures, while crucial for public health, can induce pain, fear, and anxiety in children. Distraction techniques such as virtual reality and kaleidoscope have been proposed to alleviate these negative experiences during vaccinations.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of virtual reality and kaleidoscope as distraction methods in reducing pain, fear, and anxiety during routine vaccination in children aged 48 months.

The effectiveness of auscultatory, colorimetric capnometry and pH measurement methods to confirm placement of nasogastric tubes: A methodological study.

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of auscultatory, colorimetric capnometry and pH measurement methods for confirmation of correct nasogastric tube placement in critically ill patients.

Background: Incorrect nasogastric tube placement causes serious complications.

Design: This was a methodological and comparative study.

Can Albumin Bilirubin Ratio and Inflammatory Prognostic Index Be A New Marker Determining Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer?

Objective: The main purpose of our study is to analyze the predictive and prognostic value of inflammatory prognostic index (IPI (using albumin, CRP, neutrophils and lymphocytes) and albumin / bilirubin ratio in metastatic pancreatic cancer patients in addition to other markers currently used.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of patients with pancreatic cancer treated in Celal Bayar University Medical Faculty Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic between February 2012 and April 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinicopathologic variables such as age, gender, performance status (PS), treatments, histopathology type, localization of metastasis, comorbidity were recorded by an electronic medical record system.

The Effect of Cryotherapy on the Prevention of Oral Mucositis and on the Oral pH Value in Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cryotherapy on the prevention of oral mucositis (OM) and on the oral pH value in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation.

Data Sources: This nonrandomized controlled clinical trial was carried out in Bone Marrow Transplant Centers of three hospitals with total 32 patients. In addition to standard oral care, a total of 80 minutes of cryotherapy was applied to the experimental group.

Student Nurses' Assessment of Medical Errors.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of nursing students' assessment of cases of medical error.

Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 145 nursing students in İzmir, Turkey. The epidemiology of the medical errors that the students witnessed during clinical practice was examined.

Examining the effect of simulation-based learning on intravenous therapy administration' knowledge, performance, and clinical assessment skills of first-year nursing students.

Background: Most nurses at some point of, or throughout, their career will be involved in infusion care. Therefore, it is important to provide a realistic learning environment to nursing students regarding how to safely practice intravenous (IV) therapy administration.

Objectives: The aim of this study was examining the effect of simulation-based learning on IV therapy administration knowledge, performance and clinical assessment skills of first-year nursing students.

Effect of an aged simulation suit on nursing students' attitudes and empathy.

Purpose: Today, with an increasingly older population, it is essential to have well-educated and well-prepared nurses who can meet the health-related needs of geriatric patients but in some cases students have difficulty in understanding and empathizing with older persons. The impact of use of an aged simulation suit on the empathy and attitudes of nursing students towards older persons was investigated in this study.

Methods: A descriptive mixed-methods study was conducted, using the Basic Empathy Scale, The Kogan's Attitude towards Old People Scale, and semi-structured interviews.

Ethical decision-making levels of oncology nurses.

Aim: This study was carried out in order to determine ethical decision-making levels of oncology nurses.

Ethical Consideration: Research Ethics Committee's approval was obtained prior to the data collection. Permission to use the Turkish version of the Nursing Dilemma Test was received from Birgül Cerit.

Ethical Decision Making Levels of Nursing Students.

Objective: The present study was conducted to determine nursing students' levels of ethical decision-making.

Methods: The sample of the descriptive study consisted of 240 nursing students. The data were collected using the Student Information Form and "Nursing Dilemma Test".

Intensive care unit nurses' knowledge of medication administration via enteral tubes.

Background: Medication administration via enteral tubes is a complex and key application for which nurses in intensive care units are responsible.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate drug administrations via enteral tubes by nurses in intensive care units.

Methods: This research was conducted using a descriptive and cross-sectional research design.

Investigation of Turkish nurses frequency and knowledge of administration of intramuscular injections to the ventrogluteal site: Results from questionnaires.

Background: Intramuscular injection is important in the administration of parenteral medication and is a frequently-performed nursing responsibility.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the frequency of use of the ventrogluteal site and the level of nurses' knowledge of administering an intramuscular injection to this site.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted of nurses working in four hospitals (n=362).

Determination of knowledge of Turkish midwifery students about human papilloma virus infection and its vaccines.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted agents and its infection is the most established cause of cervical cancer. Midwives play a key position in the implementation of cervical cancer. This descriptive study aimed to determine the level of knowledge concerning HPV and HPV vaccination among 268 midwifery students.

Breast cancer risk and early diagnosis applications in Turkish women aged 50 and over.

Background: The aim of the study was to determine breast cancer risk and early diagnosis applications in women aged ≥50.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive field study focused on a population of 4,815 in Mansurog?lu with a 55.1% participation rate in screening.

Cigarette dependence among males and females aged 50+ living in Izmir, Turkey.

Background: Smoking, the most important preventable cause of death overall, is also the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Tobacco consumption has a direct or indirect relationship with most types of cancer. In Turkey, the second leading cause of death is cancer, with lung cancer the most prevalent.

Research activities and perceptions of barriers to research utilization among Turkish nurses.

Background: This study assessed the barriers to the use of research in nursing practice among Turkish registered nurses.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 718 nurses in three hospitals was conducted. The data collection instrument used for the study consisted of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale and a self-administered questionnaire that included demographic data, educational background, and nurses' involvement in research activities.

Physical restraint use in Turkish intensive care units.

Objective: This study aimed to determine intensive care nurses' reasons for the application and removal of physical restraint and physical restraint patterns used in Turkey intensive care units.

Design: This research was conducted using descriptive and cross-sectional research design.

Setting: Data were collected in intensive care units of the 2 university hospitals and the 5 state hospitals in Izmir, West Turkey.

Dietary agents in prevention of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of internal malignancy among men worldwide, with an annual incidence of 679,000 cases, and an annual mortality load of 220,000 deaths, making it the sixth leading cause of cancer mortality among men. It is generally on the increase. Environmental and lifestyle factors may have an aetiological role in prostate cancer and hence may provide potential targets for future intervention.

Evaluation of the Geographical and Family Background of Student Nurses and Midwives and their Knowledge of Cancer and Nutrition.

Plant foods are the custodians of numerous dietary constituents, including vitamins, minerals, fibre, and other potentially anticarcinogenic agents. Eating habits are influenced by many biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors. Despite the relative paucity of definite evidence relevant to prevention in cancer and the tools available for early detection of cancer, people should be informed about the protective factors (dietary influence, life-style and exercise) continuously to develop new habits which will protect against cancer.