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Copyright of Journal of Academic Research in Nursing (JAREN) is the property of Hemsirelikte Egitim ve Arastirma Dergisi and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Copyright of Journal of Animal Science & Economics is the property of Ataturk University Coordinatorship of Scientific Journals and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Purpose: To determine the relationship between the individualized care perceptions and spiritual care perceptions of nurses. Design and Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 263 nurses. Data were collected using a Structured Questionnaire Form, the Individualized Care Scale‐A‐Nurse Version and the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale. Findings: There was a positive and significant relationship between the individualized care perceptions and spiritual care perceptions of the nurses. Practice Implications: The results of this study revealed the reflections of the philosophy of nursing on the field of practice, with findings on the individualized care perceptions and spiritual care perceptions of nurses and the relationship between these variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objective: Although high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is widely used in children, there is no consensus on the methods for starting, maintenance, and weaning. The aim of this study was to compare weaning methods in children. Methods: The study included all patients in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) who were started on HFNC treatment. The respiratory assessment score was used in the decisions for starting, continuing, and weaning from HFNC. The patients who responded and for whom weaning was planned were randomized by month into 2 groups as directly weaned from HFNC and weaned by reducing the flow. Success rates, treatment, and length of stay (LOS) in weaning methods were compared. Results: Of the 145 patients initially included in the study, 32 (22%) were excluded, and analysis was made of 113 patients. Successful weaning from HFNC was obtained in 76.9% of the patients, in 82.1% of flow weaning, and 73.6% of direct weaning, with no statistically significant difference determined between the groups (P = 0.286). The median duration of HFNC and the median LOS in PICU were determined to be statistically significantly shorter in direct weaning than in flow weaning [36 h interquartile range (IQR) 24–48 h] versus 60 h (IQR 60–72 h), P < 0.001 and 6 days (4–14 days) versus 9.5 days (5.25–20.75 days, P = 0.043, respectively). Conclusion: In patients who responded to HFNC in PICU, the responses to direct weaning and flow reduction were seen to be similar. In patients directly weaned off, both the HFNC duration and LOS in PICU were significantly shorter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has resulted in huge psychological distress, especially for people working under risky conditions, such as healthcare workers. We aimed to investigate the psychological challenges of Turkish healthcare workers during the outbreak and discuss the factors that increase their burden, including stigmatization. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey composed of sociodemographic data, questions about perceived stigma, and concerns about working conditions was completed. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was also used. Results: 634 participants completed the survey and the prevalence of moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress-related symptoms were 36%, 35%, and 22%, respectively. Being female, working with close contact with patients with COVID-19 and having a psychiatric disorder history were risk factors for psychological distress. The healthcare workers with significantly higher depression, anxiety, and stress scores described having less amount of personal protective equipment, lower support from their supervisors, and more unsafe working conditions. Additionally, 7% of the participants stated that they perceived stigmatization by their families and close friends, 14% perceived stigmatization by their neighbours, relatives, and less intimate friends; and 7% perceived stigmatization by unfamiliar people. Healthcare workers who perceived other people as more dismissive had significantly higher depression and anxiety scores. Conclusion: Our study shows that healthcare workers are at risk of developing psychological disturbances during infectious outbreaks. To minimize the psychological impact, additional risk factors such as having a previous psychiatric disorder, working under unsafe conditions, and stigmatization should be taken into account and a more supportive and safer environment should be provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Successful high-fidelity simulation requires adequate knowledge and skills in educators. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a simulation education program on learning outcomes of nursing faculty members and students. Methods: This quasi-experimental a single group, pre-post-test study design was carried out with 30 faculty members and 249 sophomore nursing students. The study consisted of two sections: the first section was the implementation of the simulation education program with faculty and the second section was the implementation of high-fidelity simulation with students by faculty members in their institutions. Data were collected three times by using instruments for both faculty members and students. Results: The simulation education program increased faculty members' knowledge and self-assessment scores. Also, there was an increase in students' knowledge scores after the high-fidelity simulation, and students indicated high satisfaction and self-confidence levels. Conclusion: The simulation education program was found to be effective in improving the learning outcomes of faculty members and students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Journal of Academic Research in Nursing (JAREN) is the property of Hemsirelikte Egitim ve Arastirma Dergisi and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Background: Physical restraints are more commonly used in intensive care units, so further study is needed to provide basis for evidence based practices and to develop protocols and to emphasize the importance of this subject. Objectives: This descriptive research was carried out to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of intensive care unit nurses with regard to the use of restraints. Setting: This study was carried out with 97 volunteer nurses in Sakarya, Turkey who worked in general and coronary intensive care units. Methodology: Data were collected face to face interview using the "Information Form" which included demographical characteristics and "Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Staff Regarding Physical Restraints Questionnaire". The data obtained were assessed by SPSS 17 Program, using percentage, arithmetic mean, independent samples T-test, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: Majority of nurses above 26 years or older (52.6%), female (79.4%) worked 1-5 years (50.5%), high school and associate degree graduates (80.4%) was found to be. Nurses knowledge score was 7.83 ± 1.59 (011), attitudes score was 30.00 ± 4.82 (12-48) and practices score was 36.01 ± 2.82 (14-42) and their demographical characteristics such as age groups, gender, working year and education levels were not statistically significantly associated with restraint knowledge, attitudes or practices (p>0.05). Conclusion: Once the gaps in knowledge are closed, more positive attitudes among staff towards the use of restraints can be cultivated, thus leading to a higher standard of nursing practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This is a descriptive study examining nursing students' perceptions of the environmental risks and their environmental attitudes. Methods: The study population comprised 2364 nursing students studying at universities in Istanbul in the fall semester of the 2012–2013 academic year. The sampling group was formed by 778 students which were selected by a stratified random sampling procedure. The data were collected using "The Student Personal Information Form", "The Environmental Risk Perception Scale" and "The Environmental Attitudes Scale". Findings: The students' mean score on perceptions of environmental risk was 6.04 ± 0.81(min 2.56; max 7.00) and the mean score of their environmental attitudes was 4.02 ± 0.47(min 2.28; max 5.00). It was determined that factors such as gender, interest in environmental issues, endorsement of the college course on environment as necessary, and participation in an environmental activity and awareness of non-government environmental organizations affected the environmental risk perception and environmental attitudes. A moderate positive relationship (r = 0.366, p <.001) was found between the students' environmental risk perceptions and their environmental attitudes. Conclusion: Effective environmental education should be planned at all stages of the nursing education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A correction to the article "Spiritual Care Needs of Patients in Oncology Units and Nursing Practices in Turkey: A Qualitative Study" that was published in the June 13, 2022 issue is presented.

This descriptive study investigated the relationship between depression and perceptions of sexuality in people with type II diabetes. The study population comprised all patients who came for check-ups at the polyclinic for diabetes at Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital between November 2010 and February 2011. One hundred patients were willing to participate in the study and met the participant criteria. Socio-demographic characteristics, perceptions of sexuality, and other factors related to diabetes were evaluated from information provided by participants. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was used to evaluate depression. Results revealed an average depression score of 16.34 ± 8.06. The average level of depression was higher in women, those whose level of education was low, and the unemployed. Of the participants, 53% reported that diabetes has affected their sex life adversely. There was no relationship between level of depression and aspects of the illness. However, level of depression was related to sexual satisfaction. Findings suggest that depression and sexually related problems should be addressed when providing care for people diagnosed with type II diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Nursing Sciences is the property of Turkiye Klinikleri and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Kaya H, Kaya N, Turan Y, Tan YM, Terzi B, Barlas DB. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; : 304-314 This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine applications practiced by nurses working in intensive care units of various institutions in Turkey. The research setting was neurosurgery, surgery, coronary and general intensive care units. The population of the study comprised nurses working in intensive care units, which were under the scope of this study, and these nurses' functions were studied. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Cheltenham Patient Classification Scale and Nursing Activity List. It was observed that nurses spend most of their time on direct nursing care, clerical nursing duties and patient assessment. The most frequent activities included recording observations, calculating fluid balance, recording ventilator parameters, talking to patients, conversation not task orientated, drug preparation and administration. Although nurses spend most of their time on direct nursing care, they might also be obliged to get around to activities not in relation with direct patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To validate an English version of the Individualised Care Scale for use with a Turkish population and evaluate its validity and reliability. Studies about the evaluation of nursing care from the patients' perspective are becoming more important. No valid and reliable instruments are available in Turkey for evaluating individualised care from the patients' perspective. Cross-sectional survey design. Standard forward-back translation techniques were used to obtain semantic equivalence of the Individualised Care Scale. An expert panel considered the translations and provided content validation. A convenience sample of 120 predischarged patients participated in a survey conducted on neurosurgical and orthopaedic wards in a university hospital in Istanbul 2006. Cronbach's alpha coefficients and item analysis established the internal consistency and factor analysis the construct validity of the Individualised Care Scale. Cronbach's alpha coefficients were 0·92 for Individualised Care Scale-A and 0·93 for Individualised Care Scale-B. A principal component analysis supported the construct validity by generating a three-factor solution, which accounted for 65% of the variance in the Individualised Care Scale-A and 62% in the Individualised Care Scale-B. Pearson's correlation coefficients in this data were at least 0·84 between the sub-scales and the total domain Individualised Care Scale-A or Individualised Care Scale-B. The Turkish version of the Individualised Care Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring patients' evaluations of individualised care. The results of this study provide cross-cultural evidence for the usefulness of the Individualised Care Scale. The information obtained by the Individualised Care Scale will help nurses to identify areas where developmental work could be undertaken to provide individualised care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Turkish Thoracic Journal / Turk Toraks Dergisi is the property of Aves Yayincilik Ltd. STI and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Aim: Autism has increased globally, and it impacts nutrition. Factors related to mealtime behaviors of autistic children are understudied, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, this study aims to compare the eating and mealtime behaviours of autistic children (n=60) with a non-autistic sample (n=62) from Istanbul, Türkiye. Material and Methods: Parents were asked to complete a face-toface questionnaire that included Children's Eating Behavior Inventory (CEBI) and anthropometric measures. MANCOVAs were used for comparing factors scores of CEBI between autistic and nonautistic participants by adjusting for potential covariates. Results: The "Child's Positive Eating Behavior" and "Adverse conditions in terms of child at the mealtime" (such as vomiting and choking) factors differed significantly depending on the autism status, although negative eating behaviors during and after mealtime were present in both groups. No statistically significant differences were found between the autism and comparison groups on the BMI percentile along with the children's age and sex. Conclusion: Our results highlight the need for evaluating the nutrition status of children at every age by not only using anthropometric measures and dietary intake but also assessing eating behaviors. Families could be guided on regulating their children's nutritional behaviors by focusing on development of positive attitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This descriptive qualitative study was planned to determine the spiritual care needs of patients hospitalized in the oncology department and nursing care practices. Twenty-five patients and 15 nurses were interviewed. Concerning the spiritual care practices expected from nurses, the following themes were determined: Interest-Compassion, Smiling Face, Confidence, Being Informative, Morale, and Understanding. The themes for spiritual nursing practices were Chatting-Suggesting, Smiling Face, Giving Opportunities for Religious Practice, Love and Belonging, Giving Hope-Precedent Examples, and Giving Information. Patients expected nurses to ask about their spiritual needs. However, nurses did not ask about spiritual issues because they were afraid of affecting patients adversely., (© 2022. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)

Background: Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) has several negative effects on mental health, given its rapid transmission, hygiene and isolation measures and associated social and financial difficulties. In this study, we aimed to investigate the mental health burden of the Turkish population and vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 outbreak, especially exploring the effects of social support., Subjects and Methods: We assessed depression, anxiety, stress symptoms and perceived social support among 894 people all over Turkey, using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) two months after the declaration of the first COVID-19 case in Turkey., Results: According to DASS-21 subscale scores, the findings showed that the prevalence of moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress-related symptoms was 24.8%, 21.9% and 12.6%, respectively. Female gender, being single, having a lifetime psychiatric disorder, lower education level and financial concerns were significantly associated with higher DASS-21 scores. Also, there was a negative correlation between all subgroups of perceived social support, especially from the family, and the total DASS-21 score., Conclusions: Vulnerable groups should be identified and protected to reduce adverse psychiatric outcomes of COVID-19. Besides, further strategies should be provided to maintain protective factors, such as social support, under stressful conditions.

Technological equipment is an indispensable part of many people's lives. In parallel with this development, the role of innovation is critical to nurses' ability to provide patient care. Today, nursing students have grown up with technology. Therefore, the field is expected to be more open to innovation in nursing care. It is thought that the use of technological equipment influences the level of innovation. The purpose of this study was to determine nursing students' technological equipment usage, individual innovation levels, and the relationship between them. This descriptive study employed a correlational design during the 2015-2016 academic year at a Nursing Department in the Faculty of Health Sciences in Istanbul. The study population comprised 199 nursing students. The study sample included 165 students who volunteered to participate and were chosen at random. Most (93.3%) of the students were women, and the mean age was 20.92 ± 1.63 years. Data were collected using a devised structured-question form, the Technological Device Use Habits Scale, and the Individual Innovation Scale. Participants' mean scores on the Technological Equipment Usage (a subscale of the Technological Device Use Habits Scale) and on the Individual Innovation Scale were 135.15 ± 27.09 and 61.02 ± 8.89, respectively. Students' technological equipment usage subscale was higher than the other subscales; furthermore, their individual innovation levels revealed that they were "questioners." Several factors affected students' technological equipment usage and individual innovation levels including their age, income, work status, usage of social networking sites, Internet connection type, and if they considered themselves as innovative. The role of technological innovation is critical to nurses' ability to provide patient care.

Objective: To determine the compliance of the web-based remote training and counselling, required by the individuals suffering from myocardial infarction (MI), for their treatment and its effects on the functionality and well-being of the individual with some parameters determined by means of virtual platforms and information technologies., Study Design: An experimental study., Place and Duration of Study: Two hospitals in Sakarya, Turkey, from 2015 to 2016., Methodology: The study population included individuals being treated due to acute MI in the hospital. One hundred and twenty individuals were divided into two groups to receive intervention (n=60) and control group (n=60). The data have been collected via Patient Information Form, The Myocardial Infarction Dimensional Assessment Scale (MIDAS) and Patient Follow-up Form., Results: The test and control groups' demographic data were homogenously distributed. At the discharge, the MIDAS total score average was 30.0 for the control group and 26.43 for the test group. These values were determined as 28.57 for the control group and 13.57 for the test group at 3 months (p<0.001)., Conclusion: Web-based remote training and counselling prepared the individuals after myocardial infarction to the treatment and their well-being in a positive way.

Introduction: The success of university students depends on their ability to utilize time properly and completely. Students are required to learn to manage time so that they are able to apply the same degree of efficiency in the profession they choose after completing their education., Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine nursing and midwifery students' time management skills in terms of their age, gender, and anxiety levels. The study population consisted of 1002 students, of which 584 students were selected for sampling. A Student Information Form, Time Management Inventory, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used to collect data., Results: Among the students, 89.9% were female, and the average age was 20.58 years (SD = 2.10). The average score of the Time Management Inventory was 87.79 (SD = 11.78), the mean score of the State Anxiety Inventory was 40.11 (SD = 10.84), and that of the Trait Anxiety Inventory was 43.95 (SD = 7.98)., Conclusions: Nursing and midwifery students' time management skills are at mid-level point. Female students were able to manage time better than male students and the time management skills of the students decreased as the anxiety level increased., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)