Publications by authors named "Zekiye Karacam"
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.
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.
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- Simulation-based education enhances nursing students' clinical decision-making skills by providing realistic experiences not always available in actual clinical settings.
- A systematic review analyzed 14 studies using data from various research databases to assess the effectiveness of these educational methods.
- The findings indicate that such educational practices significantly improve the clinical decision-making abilities of undergraduate nursing students.
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.
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- - The study aimed to investigate how hydrotherapy during the first stage of labor affects the health of mothers and newborns.
- - A systematic review included 20 studies with over 8,000 participants, comparing outcomes between those who used hydrotherapy and those who did not.
- - Results indicated that hydrotherapy led to less pain perception, higher comfort and vaginal birth rates, and did not negatively impact maternal or neonatal health.
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.
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- * A total of 48 articles with over 77,000 participants were included in the meta-analysis.
- * The results showed that while depression and anxiety symptoms remained stable during the pandemic, insomnia rates significantly increased from 39.6% pre-pandemic to 88.8% during the pandemic.
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- This study examined how COVID-19 affects pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes for mothers and infants.
- Researchers analyzed data from 54 studies involving 517 pregnant women with COVID-19 and 385 infants, focusing on maternal and perinatal outcomes.
- Findings indicated negative impacts, including 18% of mothers experiencing preterm labor, 77% delivering via cesarean, and notable rates of low birth weight and neonatal complications, alongside reported maternal and infant mortalities.
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- Telehealth is an effective and efficient method for managing high-risk pregnancies, showing positive impacts on various pregnancy outcomes and costs.
- The study analyzed data from multiple databases and included a substantial number of participants, comparing telehealth and traditional care methods.
- Results indicated that while the telehealth group had lower rates of certain interventions and better compliance with health measures, both groups had similar outcomes in terms of maternal and neonatal health and overall care costs.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe impact of adolescent pregnancy on maternal and infant health in Turkey: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod
April 2021
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.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Cost of Prenatal Care Services in the City of Aydın: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Florence Nightingale Hemsire Derg
October 2019
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.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
April 2021
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".
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- The study aimed to evaluate how prenatal education affects gestational hypertension, pregnancy adaptation, and both maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
- The research was conducted at Aydin Maternity and Children's Hospital in Turkey, involving women with gestational hypertension who were divided into an education group and a control group receiving standard medical care.
- Results indicated that women in the education group had significantly lower rates of severe preeclampsia compared to the control group, demonstrating the effectiveness of education based on the Roy Adaptation Model in managing hypertension during pregnancy.
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- This systematic review aimed to identify breastfeeding problems faced by new mothers in Turkey and evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions from studies conducted between 2000 and 2017.
- The review analyzed data from 27 articles and seven theses, revealing that the most common challenges included concerns about milk deficiency (15.7%) and lack of breastfeeding knowledge (17.8%), with specific issues like nipple pain (3.9%) and cracking (26.1%) also noted.
- Effective interventions reported included prenatal education, strong motivation, and lactation management techniques, emphasizing the importance of support to alleviate breastfeeding difficulties.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApplying fundal pressure in the second stage of labour and its impact on mother and infant health.
Health Care Women Int
January 2018
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- The study investigates the use of fundal pressure during the second
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.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
January 2018
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.
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- The study aims to explore the relationship between discomfort during vaginal examinations, history of abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women.
- About 26% of the 320 participants reported discomfort during the examinations, with a significant correlation found between past emotional and physical violence, PTSD, and increased discomfort.
- Although PTSD heightened the discomfort experienced during examinations, having more children was linked to a decrease in discomfort levels.
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- The study assessed how effective structured education was in reducing postpartum depression scores among Turkish women, involving 103 participants divided into an intervention group and a control group.
- Women in the intervention group received tailored education and materials, which resulted in significant decreases in both their postpartum depression scores and the percentage of those experiencing depression compared to the control group.
- The findings demonstrated that structured nursing education significantly improved mental health outcomes for women, suggesting a valuable intervention in postpartum care.
Evolving understanding and treatment of labour dystocia.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
November 2014
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors concerning the attitudes of married women toward family planning in Aydύn, Turkey: A cross-sectional study.
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res
July 2013
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- Turkey faces challenges such as unemployment and high maternal and infant mortality rates, which may be influenced by women's social values and attitudes toward family planning.
- A study conducted on 427 married women in Aydin, Turkey, showed that 60.4% used modern family planning methods, with education level and spousal communication being significant factors influencing attitudes.
- To improve family planning services, it's suggested to focus on low-income, rural women and involve their spouses in the process to enhance acceptance and understanding.
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.