Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Quality Among Young Adults in Turkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: The current study was conducted to measure the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality and identify predisposing factors of psychological distress among young adults during the pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted. The target population consisted of students studying at an associate degree health services school at a university in Turkiye.

Metabolic syndrome index measurement tool (MSI): scale development, reliability and validity study.

Aim: Identifying the risks of metabolic syndrome (MetS) can lead to early targeted interventions and thus contribute to improved quality of life by reducing the risk of developing MetS, diabetes or heart disease in the future. We aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure the MetS risk of the population.

Materials And Methods: In the methodological study, an item pool was created by reviewing the literature.

The effect of Qigong exercise on state anxiety levels of inpatients in psychiatric wards: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Qigong is a mind-body exercise that originated in China and is often described as a form of meditation or movement therapy. While the existing literature has investigated the impact of Qigong exercises on trait anxiety in outpatients, there is limited research on their influence on state anxiety in inpatients. This study examined the effect of Qigong exercise on state anxiety levels of inpatients in psychiatric wards.

Identification of Nocturnal Leg Cramps and Affecting Factors in COPD Patients: Logistic Regression and Artificial Neural Network.

Although there are many sleep-related complaints in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, nocturnal leg cramps have not been adequately and extensively studied. This study fills a significant gap in the literature by determining the prevalence and influencing factors of nocturnal leg cramps in COPD patients. However, our findings also underscore the need for further research, inspiring future studies and interventions in this area.

Technology-based parent school: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the technology-based parent school program.

Design: The study was conducted in the well-child care outpatient clinic of a hospital in Turkey. Data were collected between October 31, 2022 and February 17, 2023.

The effect of nurse-led motivational interviewing based on the trans-theoretical model on promoting physical activity in healthy older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing based on the trans-theoretical model promoting physical activity in older adults.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial study was conducted with 117 older adults (intervention group: 58, and control group: 59) between April and November 2019. The data were collected via a questionnaire, trans-theoretical model scales, the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, the Katz Activities of Daily Living scale and a pedometer.

"Normal in all the rush": A phenomenological study analyzing midwifery students' views on obstetric violence.

Introduction: In recent years, obstetric violence, which undermines women's dignity and autonomy, has received increased attention worldwide. Considering the importance of midwives in combating violence in the obstetric field and the significance of the discussed issue, the following question arises: How do future midwives view obstetric violence?

Objective: This study aimed to investigate midwifery students' thoughts about obstetric violence.

Design And Method: This study was conducted using a phenomenological qualitative research design.

The Psychosocial Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Primary School Children of Health Professionals.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals had to spend much of their time working in hospitals, which may have caused psychological distress to their children. This study was in the form of a case study pattern, one of the qualitative research methods aimed to identify the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the primary school children of health professionals. Its sample consisted of health professionals ( = 60) and their children ( = 60), who were all at primary school.

The Effect of Precolonoscopy Lavender Inhalation on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blinded, Single-Center Study.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lavender oil inhalation on the anxiety and comfort levels of patients scheduled for colonoscopy. Seventy-three experimental group patients scheduled for colonoscopy at a training and research hospital in the west of Turkey in June to September 2022 and 72 control group patients were included in this randomized, controlled, prospective study. Minimal sedation (propofol 2-3 mg/kg) was applied in both groups.

Can labor support based on Kolcaba's Theory reduce the negative consequences of fear of childbirth? A pilot study.

Background: The fear of childbirth (FOC) causes negativities such as increased an need for analgesia and interventions related to labour, prolonged labor, and childbirth dissatisfaction. It has been shown that birth support can be an effective strategy for reducing these negative outcomes. Also, labour support based on a nursing theory can help improve care outcomes.

Evaluation of Auditory Temporal Discrimination Thresholds in Migraine Patients.

Introduction: Although vestibular migraine is well defined, the effects of migraine on the auditory system have not been clearly identified yet. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of migraine on the auditory system.

Methods: Migraine patients without hearing loss were included in the study.

Nurses' knowledge and practice in preventing pressure injuries in intensive care units.

Objective: Globally, pressure injuries (PIs) are an important problem affecting healthcare institutions and patients. Nurses in multidisciplinary teams, play a crucial role in preventing PIs. Nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) provide care to patients who are at risk of developing PIs.

A scale development study: Hemodialysis comfort scale version II.

Aim: Aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable measuring tool in order to evaluate comfort of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.

Background: There has been available a scale developed to evaluate comfort of hemodialysis patients "HDCS (Hemodialysis Comfort Scale)." Due to HDCS consisted of nine items and evaluated comfort in two sub-dimensions, researchers who developed HDCS, stated that number of scale items and dimensions is not sufficient to fully evaluate comfort.

Complex decongestive therapy in a patient with poliomyelitis, bilateral lymphoedema and a deep wound: a case study.

Objective: The aim of this case report is to describe the results of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) in a patient with poliomyelitis and bilateral lymphoedema, and to emphasise the effect of CDT on wound healing.

Method: A 48-year-old female patient was given CDT for bilateral grade 3 lymphoedema in the lower extremities and a deep wound on the right foot. She had been diagnosed with poliomyelitis sequela and mobilised with a wheelchair for 26 years.

Narrative Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation: A Qualitative Study.

The present study aimed to determine the narrative experiences of individuals undergoing lower limb amputation. This study was a qualitative study conducted using the phenomenological pattern. Using purposive sampling, 13 individuals with lower limb amputation were selected and interviewed.

Non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence in older adults: factors associated with frequency of use.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of the use of non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence in older adults.

Methods: This methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted in 320 older adults. The data of the study were collected using a personal information form and a urinary incontinence questionnaire form regarding the frequency of the use of non-medication coping strategies for urinary incontinence.

Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Paediatric Cancer Coping Scale (PCCS).

Background: To determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Paediatric Cancer Coping Scale, a scaling tool that has three subscales (cognitive coping, problem-oriented coping and defensive coping) and was developed to examine the coping strategies of children with a cancer diagnosis.

Design: This psychometric evaluation study focused on validity and reliability assessment of a scale between November 2018 and May 2019.

Methods: Study sample consisted of 165 children with cancer aged 7- to 18-years followed up in the outpatient clinics of a children's hospital.

The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea.

This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki applications on pain, fatigue, and quality of life in adolescents with dysmenorrhea. There were 38 patients in the Reiki group and 37 in the placebo-controlled group. Reiki was found to be effective on pain and fatigue in adolescents with dysmenorrhea but with no effect on the quality of life.

The Relationship between University Students' Beliefs toward Mental Illness and Stigmatization.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the beliefs toward mental illness and stigmatization of health sciences faculty students.

Method: This descriptive study was carried out with the students of health sciences faculty in Istanbul. The sample population was composed of 792 students who agreed to participate in the study.

The development of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices.

Background: Simulation is an important learning-teaching tool for integrating theory and practice in nursing education.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and to conduct the validity and reliability of a self-evaluation scale for simulation laboratory practices (SES-SLP) with undergraduate nurses.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 220 undergraduate nursing students.

Relationship between farmers' knowledge and attitudes towards pesticide use and their sociodemographic characteristics: a cross-sectional study from north-western Turkey.

Background: The determination of farmers' knowledge and attitudes towards pesticide use is very important in terms of preventing pesticide use-related short- and long-term damages.

Objective: This study was aimed at investigating the relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics of farmers in Karacabey District of Bursa, a province in northwest Turkey, and their knowledge and attitudes towards pesticide use.

Material And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karacabey district between December 2018 and April 2019.

Occupational acute pesticide poisoning: a cross-sectional study of Turkish vegetable and fruit farmers based on self-reported symptoms and job characteristics.

Background: Occupational pesticide poisoning is an important public health concern worldwide, especially in developing countries.

Objectives: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors of acute pesticide poisoning (APP) among the vegetable and fruit farmers in Karacabey District in northwest Turkey.

Methods: The study group consisted of 565 farmers.