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In the present work, using statistical convergence with respect to power series methods, we obtain various Korovkin-type approximation theorems for linear operators defined on derivatives of functions. Then we give an example satisfying our approximation theorem. We study certain rate of convergence related to this method. In the final section we summarize these results to emphasize the importance of the study.

Şahin, Nilay (Balikesir Author), Objectives: This study aims to investigate the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of cervicogenic dizziness in patients with neck pain. Patients and methods: Between June 2016 and April 2018, a total of 2,361 patients (526 males, 1,835 females; mean age: 45.0±13.3 years; range, 18 to 75 years) who presented with the complaint of neck pain lasting for at least one month were included in this prospective, cross-sectional study. Data including concomitant dizziness, severity, and quality of life (QoL) impact of vertigo (via Numeric Dizziness Scale [NDS]), QoL (via Dizziness Handicap Inventory [DHI]), mobility (via Timed Up-and-Go [TUG] test), balance performance [via Berg Balance Scale [BBS]), and emotional status (via Hospital AnxietyDepression Scale [HADS]) were recorded. Results: Dizziness was evident in 40.1% of the patients. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) was the most common etiology for neck pain (58.5%) and accompanied with cervicogenic dizziness in 59.7% of the patients. Female versus male sex (odds ratio [OR]: 1.641, 95% CI: 1.241 to 2.171, p=0.001), housewifery versus other occupations (OR: 1.285, 95% CI: 1.006 to 1.642, p=0.045), and lower versus higher education (OR: 1.649-2.564, p

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to contribute further to this debated topic by investigating the correlation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with the clinical picture in lumbar spondylosis patients. Patients and methods: This multicenter retrospective study (as part of the epidemiological project of the TLAR-OASG [Turkish League Against Rheumatism-Osteoarthritis Study Group]) included 514 patients (101 males, 413 females; mean age: 63.6±10.8 years; range, 40 to 85 years) who were diagnosed as lumbar spondylosis by clinical examination and direct X-ray between December 2016 and June 2018. Demographic characteristics of patients, Visual Analog Scale for pain, presence of radiating pain, Roland-Morris disability questionnaire, straight leg raise test, deep tendon reflexes, neurogenic intermittent claudication symptoms, any decrease of muscle strength, and abnormality of sensation were recorded. Lumbar MRI findings of the patients were recorded as positive or negative in terms of disc herniation, intervertebral disc degeneration, root compression, osteophytes, spinal stenosis. Statistical analysis was done to assess the correlation between the clinical symptoms, physical examination, and MRI findings. Results: Correlation analysis of the MRI results and the clinical findings showed a significant correlation between straight leg raise test and root compression (p Conclusion: The results of this study corroborate the notion that diligent patient history and physical examination are more valuable than MRI findings, even though a higher incidence of abnormal MRI findings have been obtained in patients with disability and dermatomal radiating pain.

Hızlı nüfus artışı ve plansız kentleşmenin etkisiyle, kentsel peyzajda farklı yaş gruplarındaki çocuklara hitap eden çocuk oyun alanları yetersiz kalmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amaçları; oyunun çocuk için önemi ve kentsel peyzajda çocuk oyun alanlarının önemini ortaya koymak, çocuk oyun alanlarını peyzaj planlama kapsamında değerlendirerek, Didim (Aydın) ilçesindeki çocuk oyun alanlarının mevcut durumunu ortaya koymaktır. Didim (Aydın) ilçesindeki çocuk oyun alanları, kantitatif analizlerle yeterlilikleri incelenmiştir. Çocuk oyun alanlarının mevcut ve geleceğe (2022’den 2035 yılına kadar) yönelik durumları ortaya konulmuştur. Kentsel peyzajda çocuk oyun alanlarının bir planlama sistemi ile değerlendirilmesinin gerektiği vurgulanarak, kent içindeki sayılarının artırılması ile ilgili öneriler sunulmuştur.

To evaluate of hepatitis serology and reactivation frequency in patients with rheumatic disease receiving biologic agents. Our study included patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases from 23 centers, who were followed up with biological therapy. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, duration of drug use and hepatitis serology and the state of viral reactivation were analyzed. A total of 4060 patients, 2095 being males, were included in our study. Of the patients, 2463 had Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), 1154 had Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 325 had Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), and 118 had other inflammatory rheumatic diseases. When the viral serology of the patients was evaluated, 79 patients (2%) who were identified as HBs Ag positive, 486 (12%) patients who were HBs Ag negative and anti-HBc IgG positive and 20 patients (0.5%) who were anti-HCV positive. When evaluated on a disease-by-disease basis, the rate of HBsAg was found to be 2.5% in RA, 2% in AS and 0.9% in PsA. Viral reactivation was detected in 13 patients while receiving biologic agents. HBs Ag was positive in nine patients with reactivation and negative in four patients. Anti-HBc IgG, however, was positive. Six of these patients had AS, four had RA, and three had PsA. The development of hepatitis reactivation in 11.4% of HBs Ag positive patients and 0.82% of anti-HBc IgG positive patients due to the use of biologic agents is an important problem for this group of patients. Antiviral prophylaxis is recommended to be started especially in patients who are HBs Ag positive and who are using biologic agents due to viral reactivation. Therefore, it is important to carry out hepatitis screenings before biologic agent treatment and to carefully evaluate the vaccination and prophylaxis requirements. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the depression, anxiety and stress levels of paramedics and emergency medical technicians (ATT) working in 112 emergency stations and emergency services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Materials and Methods: Data were collected online via Google forms, using the data collection form consisting of 20 questions related to demographic characteristics and the COVID-19 process, and the DASS-21 Scale. The data were evaluated in the SPSS 21 program. Results: This study included 232 individuals. 52.6% of the participants are male, 67.7% are paramedics, 77.6% are working in 112 stations. When the scale scores were evaluated, 34.9% of the participants had a very advanced level of depression; anxiety levels were very advanced in 30.2% of them; It was determined that the stress level of 21.1% was very advanced. Conclusion: As a result of this study, it is seen that the depression, anxiety and stress levels of paramedics and ATTs are high. Although it is thought that this situation may have arisen due to the negative working conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, further studies are needed.

BACKGROUND: Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a common musculoskeletal disease characterized with shoulder pain, limitation of range of motion (ROM) and disability. Although physical therapy is used in the treatment of AC, studies on its effectiveness are continuing. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in the treatment of AC. METHODS: Sixty patients were randomized into two groups. Group I received US (15 sessions) and Group II received HILT (9 sessions) for 3 weeks. In addition, all patients received physical therapy program (hot pack, TENS and exercises). Assessments were made using VAS-pain, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), range of motion (ROM) at baseline and in post-treatment 3rd, 8th and 24th weeks. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of all pre-treatment values. In intragroup assessment, statistically significant difference was identified in all the values of Groups 1 and 2 in all assessment periods compared with the pre-treatment values (p< 0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in all assessment periods. CONCLUSION: According to results, US therapy and HILT were effective on the improvement of pain, ROM and functional conditions of patients in the treatment of AC.

Amaç: Bu çalışma, Çankırı İli’nde yaşayan bireylerin akılcı ilaç kullanımına ilişkin bilgi ve uygulamalarının belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, tanımlayıcı özellikte olup, evrenini Çankırı İli’nde yaşayan bireyler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya 18 yaş ve üzerindeki, bilişsel, duyuşsal ve iletişim problemi olmayan bireyler dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma 437 katılımcı ile tamamlanmıştır. Araştırma örneklemi tesadüfi olmayan örnekleme türlerinden olan kolayda örneklem metodu ile belirlenmiştir. Veriler, veri toplama formu ile Haziran- Ağustos 2021 tarihleri arasında, yüz yüze görüşme tekniği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların akılcı ilaç kullanımına yönelik bilgi ve uygulamalarının dağılımı incelendiğinde, %29,7 ‘sinin gereksiz yere ilaç yazdırma eğiliminde olduğu, %27,4’ünün kendi kendine antibiyotik kullandığı, %40,5’inin ilacın kullanma talimatını okumadığı belirlenmiştir. Katılımcıların akılcı ilaç bilgi ve uygulamaları sosyodemgrafik özelliklerle karşılaştırıldığında; kendi kendine antibiyotik kullanmanın yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, eğitim düzeyi ve kronik hastalık varlığı ile ilişkili olduğu bulunmuştur (p, Aim: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge and practices of individuals living in Çankırı province regarding rational drug use.Materials and Methods: The study is descriptive and its population consists of individuals living in Çankırı Province. Individuals aged 18 years and older, who do not have cognitive, affective and communication problems, were included in the study. The research was completed with 437 participants. The research sample was determined by the convenience sampling method, which is one of the non-random sampling types. The data were collected by using the face-to-face interview technique between June and August 2021 with the data collection form.Results: When the distribution of the knowledge and practices of the participants on rational drug use was examined, it was determined that 29.7% of them tended to prescribe drugs unnecessarily, 27.4% of them self-administered antibiotics, and 40.5% of them did not read the instructions for use of the drug. When the rational drug knowledge and practices of the participants were compared with the sociodemographic characteristics; Self-use of antibiotics was found to be associated with age, gender, marital status, education level and presence of chronic disease (p

In the present paper we give some criteria for statistical convergence with respect to power series method. The main tool for providing this result is the inverse Fourier transformation. We will also deal with sequences x that admit a factorization $$x=yz$$ in which y is strongly convergent and z is statistically convergent with respect to a power series method.

In this paper, using the concept of summation process, we give a Korovkin type approximation theorem for a sequence of positive linear operators acting from Lp;q (loc) ; the space of locally integrable functions, into itself. We also study rate of convergence of these operators.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical, functional, and radiological features of hand osteoarthritis (OA) and to examine their relationships in different geographic samples of the Turkish population. Patients and methods: Between April 2017 and January 2019, a total of 520 patients (49 males, 471 females; mean age: 63.6±9.8 years) with hand OA were included in the study from 26 centers across Turkey by the Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR). The demographic characteristics, grip strengths with Jamar dynamometer, duration of hand pain (month), the severity of hand pain (Visual Analog Scale [VAS]), and morning stiffness were evaluated. The functional disability was evaluated with Duruöz Hand Index (DHI). The Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) OA scoring system was used to assess the radiological stage of hand OA. Results: The DHI had significant correlations with VAS-pain (r=0.367, p0.05). The differences between the groups of radiological hand OA grades in terms of age (p=0.007), VAS-pain (p0.05 for all). Conclusion: In our population, the patients with hand OA had pain, functional disability, and weak grip strength. The functional impairment was significantly correlated with the severity of the pain, and the functional status was worse in high radiological hand OA grades.

In this paper, using the concept of strong summation process, we give aKorovkin type approximation theorem for a sequence of positive linearoperators acting from $L_p,q (loc)$ into itself. We also study modulus ofcontinuity for $L_p,q (loc)$ approximation and give the rate of convergenceof these operators.

WOS: 000278960000002, Temporomandibular Joint Diseases (TMJD) is a term used for disorders involving temporomandibular joint, mastication muscles and structures related with them and for various clinical problems coexisting together. Anamnesis, physical examination, radiology, biochemistry and electromyography (EMG) helps in diagnosing and making the differential diagnosis for all these problems. Among these useful methods, EMG is especially effective in examining muscle and nerve functioning and in the differential diagnosis in such locations. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2010;56 Suppl 1:7-10.