Publications by authors named "Y S Yildirim"

The aim of this study was to identify mental images that physiotherapists and student physiotherapists have regarding the concept of physiotherapist through metaphors. The study was a mixed-methods research that combined latent content analysis and categorical data analysis. Data were collected from 207 physiotherapists or physiotherapy students.

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  • The study explores the validation of a Turkish version of the Langer Mindfulness Scale (LMS), highlighting a three-factor structure that includes engagement, novelty-producing, and novelty-seeking aspects of mindfulness.
  • The research identified that the Turkish LMS demonstrated strong reliability and measurement invariance based on gender, making it suitable for diverse populations.
  • Findings showed significant positive correlations between LMS scores and traits like self-defined humor, positive affect, openness to experience, and self-acceptance, while also revealing a negative correlation with negative affect, indicating its effectiveness for assessing mindfulness in Türkiye.
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  • Aromatherapy uses essential oils to help with physical and mental well-being and was studied for its effects on itching and skin health in people with liver diseases.
  • A randomized controlled trial with 36 participants divided into aromatherapy, placebo, and control groups showed that those receiving aromatherapy massage experienced significantly reduced itching compared to the other groups.
  • The study suggests that aromatherapy massage is a beneficial option for nurses to use in alleviating itching in patients suffering from liver conditions.
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  • The study aimed to compare the effects of superior (SI) and temporal (TI) clear corneal incisions on corneal higher order aberrations (HOAs) in patients undergoing cataract surgery with healthy corneas and mild astigmatism.
  • 102 eyes were analyzed, with measurements taken before and 6 weeks after surgery, revealing significant changes in HOAs only in the SI group, particularly vertical and horizontal coma.
  • The findings suggest that while SI can alter corneal HOAs and potentially impact vision quality post-surgery, TI may offer advantages by not producing significant changes.
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the hotspots and global trends of massage in nursing research.

Methods: Based on 241 articles published between 1993 and 2023 obtained from the Web of Science database, methods such as trend analysis and keyword frequency analysis were employed to analyze the evolution of research over time and identify key topics. Additionally, topic clustering of abstracts was conducted to examine thematic areas and connections within massage research.

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