Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Smombie Scale for Adolescents.

Background: Smombie has become an important problem especially in terms of adolescent health. The aim of this study was to translate the Smombie Scale for Adolescents (SSA) into Turkish and to examine its psychometric properties.

Methods: This study has a methodological design.

Adaptation of the Gerontological Nursing Competence (GeroNursingCom) instrument to Turkish: Validity and reliability study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to conduct a Turkish validity and reliability study of the Gerontological Nursing Competence Scale and to adapt the scale to Turkish culture.

Background: As the number of older people increses, gerontological nursing requires specialized expertise in older people care. High-quality basic education and further education guarantee good competence in gerontological care.

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.

Balance Impairment in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Background: Balance weaknesses related to mobility and fall risk in patients with rheumatic diseases are well-known. Vestibular dysfunction could negatively contribute to the balance ability of this patient population. This study aims to investigate the effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), among the most common rheumatic diseases, on postural balance related to vestibular function.

Evaluation of Psychosocial Outcomes of Living Liver Donors in Liver Transplantation.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors affecting psychosocial outcomes of living liver donors after liver transplantations.

Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of living liver donors followed by 2 liver transplantation centers in 2 private hospitals in 2 different provinces, between August 2017 and October 2019.

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of Reaction Type Scale Against COPD.

Objective: The aim of the study is to develop a scale that could assess illness perception and reaction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Material And Methods: The study was conducted in patients who were admitted in the pulmonary disease departments of a public and a private hospital. The study included 271 COPD patients.

Moderating Role of Violence by Patients and Their Relatives on the Behaviors of Healthcare Professionals.

Objective: Studies examining violent behaviors occurring in health settings emphasize direct effects of the variables, and the findings are collected in a limited area. This study aimed to investigate the role of the moderator in the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and job satisfaction in the setting of violent behavior by the patients and their relatives toward healthcare professionals.

Methods: Research data were collected by face-to-face questionnaire method by interviewing the participants.

Retrospective analysis of episiotomy prevalence.

Objective: This study was performed to determine the rate of episiotomy.

Material And Methods: This retrospective was conducted in 3 state hospitals located in 3 cities in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Ethics committee approval was received for this study.

Investigation of self-compassion, self-confidence and submissive behaviors of nursing students studying in different curriculums.

Introduction: Today, nursing education which educates the future members of the nursing profession aims to gain them high self-esteem, selfconfidence and self-compassion, independence, assertiveness and ability to establish good human relations. This aim can only be achieved through a contemporary curriculum supporting students in the educational process and enabling those in charge to make arrangements by taking the characters and needs of each individual into account.

Objective: The study aims to investigate self-compassion, self-confidence and submissive behaviours of undergraduate nursing students studying in different curriculums.

The Reliability and Validity of Prostate Cancer Fatalism Inventory in Turkish Language.

This study aimed to conduct the reliability and validity study of the Prostate Cancer Fatalism Inventory in Turkish language. The study carried out in methodological type and consisted of 171 men. The ages of the participants ranged between 40 and 82.