Bio-Psychosocial Dimension of Hemodialysis and Spiritual Coping Strategies: A Phenomenological Study on Patient Experiences in Türkiye.

This study aimed to examine the bio-psychosocial experiences of patients living in Türkiye receiving hemodialysis treatment and to examine their spiritual coping strategies. A descriptive phenomenological research methodology was used in this study. This study was conducted with 23 hemodialysis patients, and interviews were conducted individually and face to face.

Retirement psychology scale: development and standardization.

Objectives: This study was conducted with the aim of developing a scale to measure 'retirement psychology' in order to better understand the impact of the retirement process on individuals' psychological states.

Method: A total of 437 retired people took part in the study. The Retirement Psychology Scale was developed in five stages.

The Effect of Graded Motor Imagery on Pain and Function in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To examine whether graded motor imagery (GMI) was as effective as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in improving pain and functionality in patients with knee osteoarthritis (PwKOA).

Design: Forty-six PwKOA were randomized (1:1) into the GMI and the TENS groups. Both groups participated in home-based and functional exercises.

The effect of musical-animated toys and audiobooks on fear and pain in the tracheostomy care of children in the palliative care.

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of musical-animated toys and audiobooks on the fear and pain in the tracheostomy care of children in the palliative care clinic.

Methods: The study design was a single-center, single-arm, crossover-controlled study. The sample consisted of 16 children who were 3-6 years old.

Molecular docking analysis of flower extracts evaluated for protein target affinity based on different extraction methods.

This study evaluates the antioxidant activity and total phenolic, flavonoid, flavonol, and tannin contents of extracts obtained from the flower parts of using different extraction methods, such as maceration and rotavapor (RE). The results indicate that the maceration method yields extracts with higher antioxidant activity compared to the rotavapor method (DPPH IC: 260.70 ± 65.

Comparison of athletic performance of Turkish ice hockey players with ACE I/D (rs1799752), ACTN3 (rs1815739), PPARA (rs4253778) and HIF1A (rs11549465) polymorphisms.

Our study is aimed at examining the Ice Hockey National Team players with regard to ACE I/D (rs1799752), ACTN3 (rs1815739), PPARA (rs4253778) and HIF1A (rs11549465) polymorphisms and physical tests. This study was participated by 21 players from ice hockey national team. While ACE I/D (rs1799752) polymorphism was obtained using conventional polymerase chain reaction method (PCR), ACTN3 (rs1815739), PPARA (rs4253778) and HIF1A (rs11549465) polymorphisms were produced by real time polymerase chain reaction method (qPCR).

Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on The Rehabilitation of Disabled Athletes Through Visual Mapping.

Context: The rehabilitation of disabled athletes is a critical area of research aimed at improving athletes' performance and well-being. This bibliometric analysis examines scientific studies related to the rehabilitation of disabled athletes, focusing on trends, authors, publications and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Objective: This study seeks to provide quantitative and qualitative insights into the trends, interdisciplinary collaborations, and significant contributions in the rehabilitation of disabled athletes.

Evaluation of Malpractice Fear, Burnout, and Spiritual Well-Being among Physicians in Turkey: A Descriptive Study.

This descriptive study was conducted with 406 physicians to evaluate fear of malpractice, burnout and spiritual well-being among physicians in Turkey. In our study, 81.5%, 11.

In silico molecular interaction analysis of phytochemicals extracted from flowers.

This study used various assays to analyse the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of flowers. The DPPH radical scavenging activity was found to have an IC value of 1276.00 µg/mL, the iron chelating activity was 5.

The Frequency of Massage Use in Nursing Research: Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Hotspots and Global Trends.

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.

The Effect of Disaster Preparedness Literacy on Individual Disaster Resilience.

This study aimed to examine the effect of disaster preparedness literacy on individual disaster resilience and related factors. The universe of the research consists of individuals between the ages of 18-52. Software packages AMOS 23 and SPSS 26 were used to analyze the study's data.

The mediating role of life satisfaction in the effect of caregiving burden on mental well-being in parents of children diagnosed with cleft lip/palate.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of caregiving burden on the mental well-being of parents of children with cleft lip/palate, with life satisfaction as a mediator.

Design And Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 347 parents of children with cleft lip/palate. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the parents between March 18 and September 4, 2023.

Developing the Scale of the Social Health Impact of War.

This study was conducted to develop the "Scale of the Effects of War on Social Health" to better understand the effects that news of have on individuals. 389 adult individuals participated in the study. The scale was developed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to test its structural validity.

Which Variables Better Predict Phonemic Awareness of First Grade Primary School Students?

The purpose of the research was to discover which variables better predict phonemic awareness. Socioeconomic status (SES), quality of parent-child interaction (PCI), screen time (DST), visual-spatial ability (VSA), and mathematical reasoning (MR) were included as independent variables in the model, while phonemic awareness (PA) was the dependent (outcome) variable. The research was designed as correlational research.

Development of a breastfeeding support scale in the workplace and psychometric properties of Turkish version: a validity and reliability.

The purpose of this study was to develop a workplace breastfeeding support scale for working mothers and examine their psychometric properties. This methodological research was conducted between February and April 2022. This study included 325 mothers who continued breastfeeding while working.

Perceived health outcomes of recreation and happiness: exploring the mediating role of resilience.

Introduction: Previous research has shown that leisure activities can positively influence perceived health outcomes by increasing individuals' levels of physical activity. Yet, little has been discovered about the mechanisms that are driving this association. This study was conducted with the aim of examining the relationship between perceived health outcomes of recreation and happiness as well as the mediating effect of resilience.

The effect of listening to the sound of running water on pain and anxiety experienced during cannulation by hemodialysis patients: A randomized, controlled, open-label study.

Introduction: This study was conducted to determine the effect of the sound of running water, which we had not previously encountered being used in dialysis patients, on invasive pain and anxiety experienced during cannulation.

Methods: The research was conducted as a randomized, controlled study. A descriptive form, a VAS pain scale, and state-trait anxiety scales were used as a data collection form.

Are nursing students ready to respond to disasters? A study on self-efficacy of nursing students to apply psychological first aid.

Background: Psychological first aid (PFA) is an effective initial response to disasters. Nursing students are an important human resource for supporting health services during and after disasters. Improving nursing students' PFA application competencies is necessary for both themselves and aid providers.

Classification of Higher-Order Thinking Skills of the Teachers Based on Institution, Seniority, and Branch with Discriminant Analysis.

The present study aimed to determine the variations between higher-order thinking skills (critical, creative, and empathetic thinking) of the teachers based on institution, branch, and professional seniority. The study data were collected from 345 teachers with the Critical Thinking Tendency Scale, Marmara Creative Thinking Aptitudes Scale, and Basic Empathy Scale, and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the data. The data were analyzed with discriminant analysis.