The effect of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory-based care during pregnancy and postpartum period on health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To examine the effect of the provision of care on health outcomes when provided based on Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory during perinatal period.

Background: The perinatal period is a process with multidimensional care needs for the mother, baby and family. Care based on nursing theories can improve the quality of perinatal care.

Effect of Non-Pharmacological Methods Used for Restless Leg Syndrome in Pregnancy on the Severity of the Syndrome and Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Non-pharmacological methods are primarily recommended for the treatment and care of pregnant women with restless legs syndrome. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods in reducing the severity of restless legs syndrome and improving sleep quality in pregnant women, based on the results of previous studies.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies was conducted.

The effect of simulation-based learning on nursing students' clinical decision-making skills: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Simulation-based education methods improve nursing students' clinical decision-making skills. It allows students to experience situations they may not encounter in a real clinical environment.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to better understand the effectiveness of simulation-based education on clinical decision-making skills in undergraduate nursing students.

The impact of antenatal telehealth services on maternal and neonatal outcomes, a comparison of results before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis (The impact of telehealth services on maternal and neonatal outcomes).

Objective: This review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of antenatal follow-up using telehealth in the pre-COVID-19 and active pandemic periods.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Methods: Searches were conducted from inception to September 2023 through PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, all via Ovid SP, the National Thesis Center, TR Index, Turkiye Clinics, and DergiPark Academic.

Does kinesio taping have an effect on kinetics and kinematics after lower limb musculoskeletal injuries? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The systematic review aimed to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on the lower extremity kinetics and kinematics after a musculoskeletal disorder.

Method: Randomized controlled studies reported kinetic or kinematic outcomes (such as joint moment force or angular displacement) in the lower extremity with musculoskeletal disorders were included. A systematic literature search of Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO, and PEDro databases was performed up to 28 February 2021.

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancy associated with COVID-19: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This study explored maternal and infant outcomes in the periods of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum, in women with COVID-19.

Methods: After PROSPERO registration (CRD42020191106), scanning for the studies was carried out over the period 5-15 May 2020 in the PubMed, Science Direct, EBSCO and Web of Science databases with the search string: ['COVID-19' AND ('pregnancy' OR 'pregnant' OR 'maternal outcomes' OR 'infant outcomes' OR 'fetal outcomes' OR 'birth')]. Studies reporting maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with COVID-19 were included.

The impact of telehealth applications on pregnancy outcomes and costs in high-risk pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Telehealth is an applicable, acceptable, cost-effective, easily accessible, and speedy method for pregnant women. This study aimed to examine the impact of telehealth applications on pregnancy outcomes and costs in high-risk pregnancies.

Methods: Studies were selected from PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, and Clinical Key databases according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria from January to February 2021.

Effectiveness of structured education and follow-up in the management of perceived breastmilk insufficiency: A randomized control trial.

In this study, we examine the effectiveness of structured education and follow-up in the management of perceived milk insufficiency and in increasing the baby's amount of milk intake in breastfeeding mothers. We conducted a randomized controlled trial over the period December 2018-June 2019 at Family Health Centers in Turkey with 64 mothers (intervention group: 33 and control group: 31). We provided the intervention group with education using structured educational material.

The impact of adolescent pregnancy on maternal and infant health in Turkey: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To examine the impact of adolescent pregnancy on maternal and infant health on the basis of studies conducted in Turkey.

Material And Methods: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of cross-sectional and case-control. A systematic scan was performed in January 2020 based on the keywords "adolescent pregnancy or teenage pregnancy and Turkey" in the electronic databases PubMed, Clinical Key, Science Direct, Web of Science, Google Scholar, National Thesis Center, DergiPark, Ulakbim, Turkish Medline and Turkish Clinics.

Comparison of blood pressure and pulse readings measured on a bare arm, a clothed arm and on an arm with a rolled-up sleeve.

Background: Although there are standards for measuring blood pressure and pulse, nurses and other health professionals implement different practices. It has been observed that these measurements are sometimes taken over sleeves or with rolled-up sleeves due to various cultural factors or as a matter of convenience. There is a need to investigate whether measurements taken in this form can be counted on to be reliable.

The Cost of Prenatal Care Services in the City of Aydın: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: To determine the cost of prenatal care services provided to pregnant women in the city of Aydın, Turkey.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted over the period of February-December 2016 at the Aydın Maternity and Children's Hospital. The convenience sampling method was used to recruit 403 women who were in weeks 36-42 of pregnancy into the study.

The prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Turkey: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To identify the prevalence and related risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) based on studies on the condition conducted in Turkey.

Methods: The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis and was conducted over the period November-December 2017 by performing a search of the Turkish and English literature. The international databases were accessed using the keywords "gestational diabetes" and "Turkey" and the national databases were scanned using the word groups, "gestational diabetes", "diabetes in pregnancy", "pregnancy and diabetes," and "pregnancy diabetes".

The impact of prenatal education based on the Roy adaptation model on gestational hypertension, adaptation to pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes.

Objective: To analyse the impact of prenatal education on gestational hypertension, adaptation to pregnancy and on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Methods: The quasi-experimental case-control study was conducted at Aydin Maternity and Children's Hospital, Aydin, Turkey, from October 2013 to July 2015, and comprised women with gestational hypertension. The sample was randomised into education and control groups with the former receiving informative education and the latter receiving due medical care alone.

Breastfeeding problems and interventions performed on problems: systematic review based on studies made in Turkey.

To determine the breastfeeding problems encountered in the postpartum period and effect of interventions done in relation to the problems based on breastfeeding studies in Turkey. This study is a systematic review and was conducted by performing a scan of the Turkish and English literature over the period October 2016-February 2017. The study included 27 articles and seven theses, which were published in 2000-2015 in Turkey and published in 2008-2017.

Status of postpartum depression in Turkey: A meta-analysis.

We determined the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and related risk factors in Turkey based on relevant research. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis and was conducted by performing a scan of the Turkish and English literature over the period of January-February 2016. Most of the research included in this systematic compilation made use of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale.

Applying fundal pressure in the second stage of labour and its impact on mother and infant health.

We examine the prevalence of the practice of applying fundal pressure in the second stage of labour, the technique used, and its impact on mother and infant health. This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in a state hospital in the city of Bursa, Turkey with 350 women giving vaginal birth in gestational weeks 37-42. We found that fundal pressure is commonly applied but that this is done without a specific indication, that it is more associated with the performance of an episiotomy, and at the same time, the use of the technique does not have an adverse impact on maternal satisfaction or the health of the mother and infant.

Evaluating the content and quality of intrapartum care in vaginal births: An example of a state hospital.

Objective: The purpose of the research was to assess the content and quality of the intrapartum care offered in vaginal births in Turkey, based on the example of a state hospital.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014 at Aydın Maternity and Children's Hospital. The study sample consisted of 303 women giving vaginal birth, who were recruited into the study using the method of convenience sampling.

The correlation between mothers' participation in infant care in the NICU and their anxiety and problem-solving skill levels in caregiving.

Objective: To examine the correlation between mothers' participation in infant care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and their anxiety and problem-solving skill levels in caregiving.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 340 mothers whose babies were in the NICU. Data were collected with a questionnaire, a Participation in Caregiving Observation Form, the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Problem-solving Skills Evaluation Form.

The feeling of discomfort during vaginal examination, history of abuse and sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder in women.

Aims And Objectives: To examine the feeling of discomfort during vaginal examinations, history of abuse and sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder in women to determine the correlation between these variables.

Background: Women who have experienced abuse or sexual abuse may feel more discomfort during vaginal examinations and may perceive a sensation similar to what they experienced during sexual abuse.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Effectiveness of Structured Education in Reduction of Postpartum Depression Scores: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate effectiveness of structured education in reduction of postpartum depression scores among women. This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post tests and a control group. Non-random sampling was used and the study included a total of 103 Turkish women, 52 of whom were in the intervention group and 51 were in the control group.

Evolving understanding and treatment of labour dystocia.

The objective of the review is to critically review the diagnosis and management of dystocia in the first stage of labour. We conducted a narrative review of research since 1998. Eight studies were identified, four about the onset and duration of active phase of the first stage of labour, one on the diagnosis of dystocia, and three focused on the treatment of dystocia.

Factors concerning the attitudes of married women toward family planning in Aydύn, Turkey: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Because of unemployment and inadequate education and health services, high rate of maternal and infant mortalities, a rapidly growing population is a serious problem in Turkey. Social values and attitudes of women might be effective in using modern family planning methods. Our aim in this study was to evaluate the factors concerning the attitudes of married women toward family planning.

Prevalence of episiotomy in primiparas, related conditions, and effects of episiotomy on suture materials used, perineal pain, wound healing 3 weeks postpartum, in Turkey: A prospective follow-up study.

Background: Despite current recommendations against routine use of episiotomy, its incidence is still high in Turkey. The study aimed to identify the prevalence of episiotomy in primiparas, related conditions, and effects of episiotomy on suture materials used, perineal pain, and wound healing 3 weeks postpartum.

Materials And Methods: This study was designed as a prospective follow-up study.