The effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction: A randomized controlled study of mothers of children with disabilities.

Objective: This randomized controlled study focused on mothers of children with disabilities to determine the effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction.

Method: The sample consisted of 52 mothers of children with disabilities (intervention group = 26 and control group = 26). The intervention group participated in a five-session training program on coping mechanisms and life satisfaction.

The immediate effect of thoracolumbar fascia taping on biomechanical properties, low back pain and balance in individuals with transfemoral amputation.

Background: In individuals with transfemoral amputation (TFA), adaptations caused by prosthesis use may adversely affect contractile/noncontractile structures.

Objective: To investigate the immediate effect of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) kinesiology taping (KT) on the tone and stiffness of the fascia, low back pain (LBP) and standing balance in individuals with TFA.

Methods: Syrian male participants with TFA were enrolled in the prospective, single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

The Quality of Life and Influencing Factors in Turkish Children Receiving Cancer Treatment.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the quality of life and the influencing factors in children aged 8-12 years who are treated for cancer in Turkey.

Design And Methods: The cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted on 300 children with cancer and their parents. The data were collected using the Questionnaire Form and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory PedsQL (4.

Determination of burnout, life satisfaction, and stress coping styles of parents with disabled children.

Purpose: This study determined problems, fatigue, life satisfaction, family stress, and coping strategies of families who had a disabled child and the relationships between them.

Design And Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 191 parents of children with disabilities.

Findings: As the life satisfaction of childcare providers increased, their emotional exhaustion decreased and sense of personal accomplishment increased (p < 0.

Sleep Quality and Related Factors in Turkish High School Adolescents.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the sleep quality and related risk factors in high school adolescents.

Designs And Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 adolescents. Data collection was with the 'Data Collection Form' and the 'Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index' (PSQI).

Can positive parenting program (Triple P) be useful to prevent child maltreatment?

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of the positive parenting program (Triple P) on child maltreatment, children's behaviors, and coping strategies of mothers.

Materials And Methods: This study was the pretest-posttest quasiexperimental design. Secondary care state hospital located in the Cappadocia region between January and February 2016.

[Case management based multidiscıplinary care protocol in the palliative care of cancer patients].

Today, multifaceted approach is needed for the palliative care of advanced stage cancer patients. The main objective for these patients, elimination of pain and other symptoms, psychosocial and spiritual needs are met and to increase the quality of life. We are also faced with the challenge of meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of family members.