Improving speech intelligibility in noise and spatial perception: the critical role of hearing aid microphone position.

Introduction: Hearing aid (HA) manufacturers have introduced behind-the-ear (BTE) models where the microphone is positioned in the ear canal, which could impact auditory performance by distorting the pinna's acoustic cues. This study aimed to compare two different BTE HAs with varying microphone positions: the receiver in the ear (RITE) and the transducer in the ear (TIE).

Methods: The study involved 10 participants who had never used HAs before.

The Effect of Providing Education to Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography on Vital Signs.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effect of providing preprocedural education to patients undergoing coronary angiography on their vital signs.

Design: The study was a randomized controlled experimental study with a pretest/post-test control group design.

Methods: The study was conducted in the Cardiology Service of a hospital in Eskişehir between November 2021 and April 2022.

Evaluation of Discharge Training Given to Patients Undergoing Revascularization.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the discharge training given by nurses to patients who underwent revascularization.

Design: The single-centered study had a descriptive design.

Methods: The study was conducted with 73 nurses in Turkey between February and March 2022.

Examining psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Women's Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnancy Questionnaire.

Objectives: This study was designed to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the "Women's Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnancy Questionnaire".

Methods: The study was methodological and was conducted with 310 pregnant women. A descriptive information form and "Women's Perceptions of Unplanned Pregnancy Questionnaire" were used to collect the data.

The effect of a combined treatment of foot soak and lavender oil inhalation therapy on the severity of insomnia of patients with cancer: Randomized interventional study.

Objectives: This three-arm randomized intervention study was carried out with the aim to evaluate the effects of a combined foot soak and lavender oil inhalation therapy on the severity of insomnia of patients with cancer.

Method: This research was carried out in oncology and palliative services. Forty-five patients were randomly assigned to three groups.

Gender Effects on Binaural Speech Auditory Brainstem Response.

Background: The speech auditory brainstem response is a tool that provides direct information on how speech sound is temporally and spectrally coded by the auditory brainstem. Speech auditory brainstem response is influenced by many variables, but the effect of gender is unclear, particularly in the binaural recording. Studies on speech auditory brainstem response evoked by binaural stimulation are limited, but gender studies are even more limited and contradictory.

Is there any difference in hearing function between surgical and natural menopause?

This study was designed to examine cochlear function in surgical postmenopausal women and natural menopause. Three groups, each including 20 patients, were formed: surgical menopause (SM), natural menopause (NM), and healthy controls who had not yet gone through menopause. Conventional audiometry (0.

The Relationship between Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life and Sleep Quality in Women Over the Age of 60 Years.

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between urinary incontinence quality of life and sleep quality in women over the age of 60 years.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted between May 15 and July 5, 2013. Data were collected from a total of 332 women including 68 women from 3 nursing homes in a provincial center of Eskisehir and 269 women living alone or with family in their own homes in a street of that city.

Examining psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Nursing Job Rotation Stress Scale (NJRS).

Purpose: This study was designed to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the "Nursing Job Rotation Stress Scale (NJRS)".

Design And Methods: This methodological study was carried out with 200 nurses in 2018.

Findings: The content validity index for NJRS is 0.

Chest Diseases in Refugees Living in a Tent Camp and in Turkish Citizens Living in the District: Ceylanpınar Experience.

Objectives: Displacement, for whatever reason, is an urgent situation that affects both the migrant and the migratory society in a holistic manner, and that especially hurts Middle Eastern societies. Studies show that health problems experienced as a result of immigration are important in terms of cost reduction and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate chest diseases (CD) among refugees living in a tent camp and Turkish citizens living in the district Şanlıurfa Ceylanpınar which is located in the South East of the Turkey.

Investigation of the effect of black cumin oil on pain in osteoarthritis geriatric individuals.

Purpose: This study has been carried out to investigate the analgesic effect of black cumin oil on individuals with knee pain.

Method: The experimental group (n = 30) and control group (n = 30) have been randomly selected. The control group patients have continued their routine prescription.