The effect of breathing exercise on nausea, vomiting and functional status in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of breathing exercise on nausea, vomiting, and functional status in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with a total of 60 breast cancer patients in the ambulatory chemotherapy unit of a university hospital. The data were collected using Patient Information Form, Functional Living Index-Cancer (FLI-C), Visual Analog Scale, and Patient Diary.

Attitudes, awareness, and knowledge levels of the Turkish adult population toward organ donation: Study of a nationwide survey.

Background: The most important factors affecting attitudes on organ donation are socioeconomic, educational, cultural, and religious factors in many countries.

Aim: To evaluate the attitudes, awareness, and knowledge levels of the Turkish adult population toward organ donation.

Methods: This nationwide study surveyed 3000 adults (≥ 18 years) in Turkey.

Differences in parents of pediatric liver transplantation and chronic liver disease patients.

Background: With advancements in the treatment of chronic liver disease (CLD), including liver transplantation (LT), quality of life and satisfaction after LT have become an important issue for pediatric patients and their parents. More evidence-based information is needed to describe and assess the impact of pediatric CLD on parents and the satisfaction of parents with treatment to better understand their needs.

Aim: To assess the satisfaction of parents of pediatric LT patients and that of parents of pediatric CLD patients.

Attitudes, knowledge levels and behaviors of Islamic religious officials about organ donation in Turkey: National survey study.

Background: The most important factors affecting the decision of organ donation are socioeconomic, educational, cultural, and religious factors.

Aim: To evaluate Islamic religious officials' attitudes and behaviors toward and level of knowledge on organ donation and transplantation.

Methods: This study surveyed 2350 Islamic religious officials in Turkey.

Effect of inhaler drug education on fatigue, dyspnea severity, and respiratory function tests in patients with COPD.

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the effect of inhaler drug education on fatigue, dyspnea severity, and respiratory function tests in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted with a total of 85 patients treated at the chest diseases clinic and outpatient clinic of a state hospital. The data were collected using questionnaires, respiratory function tests, and the COPD and Asthma Fatigue Scale (CAFS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS-for dyspnea severity).