Effects of the Helfer skin tap technique and Buzzy® application on the levels of pain and fear experienced by children during vaccination: A randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Vaccination is an invasive procedure that causes pain. Uncontrolled pain negatively affects all aspects of life, including health. This study aimed to determine the effects of the Helfer skin tap technique and Buzzy® application on the levels of pain and fear experienced by 4-year-old children during measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination.

Turkish validity and reliability of the universal mental health literacy scale for adolescents (10-14 years): A methodological study.

Rationale: Mental health literacy enables adolescents to acquire information that will accompany them in their future lives and to define their attitudes and behaviors.

Aims And Objectives: This study evaluated the Turkish validity and reliability of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents (10-14 years).

Methods: This is a methodological, correlational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study.

Emotions and difficulties experienced by parents of children with autism: A qualitative study.

Rationale: This study was performed to determine the difficulties experienced by the parents of children with autism.

Methods: A qualitative method was used to determine the difficulties experienced by the parents. The sample of the study consisted of parents with 24 children with autism who met the inclusion criteria.

The Predictive Power of Religious Coping on Care Burden, Depression, Stress, and Anxiety of Parents of Pediatric Oncology Patients in Turkey.

This study aimed to determine the predictive power of religious coping of parents of children with cancer on caregiver burden, depression, anxiety, and stress in Turkey. It was designed as a descriptive and cross-sectional study, utilizing correlational analysis and regression models to explore associations between variables. Data were collected from 164 parents in the pediatric hematology-oncology clinics of a university hospital between November 2023 and March 2024.

Spotlight on nurses' smoking prevalence and addiction in Istanbul, Türkiye, the leading country in the implementation of WHO MPOWER policies.

Objective: Türkiye is the leading country that has been applying the MPOWER criteria of the World Health Organization for years. However, the prevalence of smoking among nurses appears to be high, according to the literature. Therefore, we aimed to determine the prevalence, addiction levels, and dynamics of tobacco smoking among nurses in Türkiye.

The predictive power of coping strategies of pediatric oncology patients on their quality of life and their attitudes toward diseases.

Background/objectives: Pediatric oncology patients face several physical and psychological challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life (QoL) and attitudes toward their illness. Coping strategies are pivotal in managing the emotional and physical burdens of disease. This study aimed to examine the impact of coping strategies of pediatric oncology patients on their QoL and attitudes towards their illness.

Turkish version of the resilience scale for young children: Validity and reliability study.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Resilience Scale for Young Children.

Method: This study used a methodological and descriptive design. The study was conducted with 210 parents of children aged 2-6 years at a Family Health Centre in Sakarya from June 2023 to January 2024.

Comparison of maternal neonatal outcomes of normotensive and hypertensive placental abruptions: A novel approach.

To analyze maternal and neonatal effects of placental abruption (PA) through a novel classification in the presence of hypertension. Initial hemoglobin parameters were also compared to predict pregnancy outcomes in addition to hypertension. This retrospective cohort designed study was conducted on 115 pregnant women with PA.

Psychometric Property Examination of a Self-Assessment Fear Scale in Turkish Children Aged 4-12 Years: A Methodological Study.

Given the lack of validated tools to assess fear in Turkish children, this research aims to address this gap by conducting a methodological study to examine the validity and reliability of the Fear Scale, thereby providing health care professionals and researchers with a reliable instrument to evaluate fear levels in this population. The research was conducted on 150 children aged 4-12 years and their parents who applied to the pediatric blood collection unit of Koç University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. In the study, the "Sociodemographic Characteristics Form," "Fear Scale," and "Child Fear Scale" were used for data collection.

Does being a healthcare professional affect satisfaction after septorhinoplasty?

This study aims to determine the differences in satisfaction levels after septorhinoplasty between patients who are healthcare workers and those who are not. The study includes patients who underwent primary septorhinoplasty surgery, divided into two groups: healthcare workers and non-healthcare workers. The Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) questionnaire was administered to the patients at the 6th postoperative month.

VISUAL SNOW SYNDROME IN A PEDIATRIC CASE.

INTRODUCTION Visual snow (VS) is a rare condition that is characterized by continuous dynamically flickering dots in the entire visual field that imitate the 'static' or 'snow' of an analogue television set that is not connected to the antenna (1). VS was first described in 3 of 10 migraineurs patients who presented with a spectrum of positive visual symptoms (2). The symptoms of VS can persist for many years.

The effect of watching videos using virtual reality during operating room transfer on the fear andanxiety of children aged 6-12 undergoing inguinal hernia surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Being in a hospital and undergoing a surgical intervention are very stressful for the children and their parents. It is critical to keep the pain, fear and anxiety of children at a minimum level during this period in order to have a better process.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of watching videos using virtual reality on fear and anxiety of children aged 6-12 years old during operating room transfer for inguinal hernia surgery.

Morphogenesis of starfish polymersomes.

The enhanced membrane stability and chemical versatility of polymeric vesicles have made them promising tools in micro/nanoreactors, drug delivery, cell mimicking, etc. However, shape control over polymersomes remains a challenge and has restricted their full potential. Here we show that local curvature formation on the polymeric membrane can be controlled by applying poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) as a responsive hydrophobic unit, while adding salt ions to modulate the properties of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and its interaction with the polymeric membrane.

The Effect of Buzzy Application on Pain Level During Vaccine Injection in Infants.

Background: Nonpharmacological interventions are needed to reduce pain during vaccine administration in infants.

Purpose: To determine the effect of the Buzzy device, which is a combination of cold and vibration, on pain during measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine administration in 12-month-old infants.

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled experimental research design was used.

Efficacy of shear wave elastography in predicting preeclampsia in the first trimester.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of shear wave elastography (SWE) for preeclampsia (PE) in first-trimester pregnancies.

Methods: Singleton pregnant women aged 18-45 years, who underwent routine first-trimester prenatal examinations (11-13 weeks+6 days) were enrolled. Pregnancies with anterior placenta and normal first-trimester screening test results were included in the study group.

Comparison of elasticity values in normal and gestational diabetic pregnancies in the third trimester.

Placental elasticity was compared by using Shear wave elastography (SWE) in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with and without insulin to non-diabetic controls. Three groups were created as follows: Group 1 ( = 79, GDM with insulin therapy), Group 2 ( = 90, GDM with only diet) and Group 3 ( = 150, healthy controls) All patients were above 36 gestational weeks with anterior placenta. Clinical trial number was also received (NCT04455880).

Effect of Two Bathing Methods on Physiologic Parameters in Pediatric Intensive Care.

To determine the effect of traditional and disposable bed baths performed in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on the physiologic parameters of children. This research was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with children who were monitored in the PICU. It was found that the pulse and blood pressure immediately after the bath were higher for both bath applications and was the lowest 30 minutes after the bath ( < .

The Effect of Intermittent and Continuous Feeding on Growth and Discharge Time in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of intermittent bolus feeding and continuous feeding models on early growth and discharge time in very low birth weight infants.

Methods: The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, and controlled study. Infants born in our hospital with birth weight below 1500 g within a 1 year period were included in the study.

The Effect of Cartoon Watching and Distraction Card on Physiologic Parameters and Fear Levels During Inhalation Therapy in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: The study was conducted as a randomized controlled study to investigate the effect of cartoon watching and distraction cards on physiologic parameters and fear levels in children with acute bronchitis in the emergency department.

Methods: Ninety-nine children with acute bronchitis aged 3-6 years were randomized in the emergency department. The study was conducted with three groups: cartoon group, distraction card group, and the control group.

Comparison of patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with sacrospinous ligament fixation, laparoscopic hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy and abdominal hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy in terms of postoperative quality of life and sexual function.

Aim: To investigate whether there is a significant difference among the patients who underwent vaginal hysterectomy with sacrospinous ligament fixation (VH + SSLF), laparoscopic hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy (LH + SCP) and abdominal hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy (AH + SCP) in terms of sexual function and quality of life.

Material And Method: Sixty-five patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with sacrospinous ligament fixation (VH + SSLF), laparoscopic hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy (LH + SCP) or abdominal hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy (AH + SCP) participated in the study. The Quality of Life Scale and Sexual Function Scale Index (PISQ-12) were used to see whether there is a significant difference among the three groups (VH + SSLF, LH + SCP, AH + SCP) at least 1 year after surgery.

Is Valsalva maneuver an alternative to use tenaculum for endometrial sampling procedure in cases where the cervix cannot be passed spontaneously with pipelle? A randomized study.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of the Valsalva maneuver on ease of the endometrial sampling procedure in cases where the cervix cannot be passed spontaneously.

Methods: A randomized prospective trial was conducted in 84 patients whose cervix could not pass spontaneously with pipelle, and they were randomized for the Valsalva maneuver or tenaculum groups. In 43 of a total of 84 patients, we requested Valsalva maneuver throughout the process to pass the cervical canal, and in 41 patients, we performed tenaculum to pass the cervix.

Is there a relationship between high birth weight and umbilical vein diameter?

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the associations between sonographical measurements of the umbilical cord and birth weight in 20-24 weeks of gestations.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 220 low-risk pregnant women between 20-24 gestational weeks. Biparietal diameter, head and abdominal circumference, and femur length were measured for anthropometric calculations.

The Effect of a Cartoon and an Information Video About Intravenous Insertion on Pain and Fear in Children Aged 6 to 12 Years in the Pediatric Emergency Unit: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Intravenous insertion is the most common invasive procedure made for administering intravascular fluid and medicine. Peripheral venous catheterization may cause pain, fear, and stress in children. This study aimed to compare the effects of watching a cartoon and an information video about intravenous insertion on the pain and fear levels of children aged 6-12 years.

Sexual dysfunction in female subjects with beta-thalassemia minor.

Beta thalassemia minor (BTM) is a hereditary disease caused by defective globin synthesis and it is frequently asymptomatic or only mildly anemic. Female sexual dysfunction affects 21-41% of women worldwide. In this study we aimed to investigate female sexual dysfunction in subjects with BTM.