Evaluation of Psychological Symptom Differences Between Disabled and Non-Disabled Individuals

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in psychological symptoms between disabled and non-disabled individuals. Material and Method: This paper conducts a multi-facet analysis (depression, anxiety, negative self, hostility and somatization) on disabled people for the first time. This study included 24493 people (non-disabled=23391, disabled=1102) from 9 demographic regions in Turkey and participants in the study were 18 years or older. Socio-demographic information form and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) were used as data collection tools. The participants' scores fr ...Daha fazlası

Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinde Sosyal Görünüş Kaygısı ve Yeme Farkındalığı

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between social appearance anxiety and mindful eating in nursing students, as well as the factors affecting them. Material and Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with nursing students (n=479) at a university, located in the West Region of Turkiye, between September and December in 2019. The data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS), and the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). Results: Female participants had significantly higher emotional eati ...Daha fazlası

Factors Affecting Perception of Insufficient Milk in Primiparous Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the factors affecting insufficient milk supply in primiparous pregnant women. Material and Method: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 mothers hospitalized in the obstetric clinic of private hospital between January 4 and May 1, 2022. The data were obtained by using the "Descriptive Information Form" and the "Insufficient Milk Perception Scale". Results: The mean age of the mothers was 23.99±3.84 years and the gestational age of the babies was 38.92±0.74 weeks. It was determined that there was a significant difference be ...Daha fazlası

The Relationship of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Inflammatory Index and Nutrient Intake in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Investigating the relationships between dietary inflammatory index (DII), nutrient intake, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) of university students was aimed in the present study. Material and Method: A questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic characteristics, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), the 24-hour food record, and the DII scoring was completed by undergraduate students in Uskudar University. Results: A total of 750 students (52.3% male, mean age= 21.6±2.2 years, mean body mass index= 23.97±2.63 kg/m2) were included in the study. Half (50.7%) ...Daha fazlası

Investigating the Relationship of Age, Gender, and Lateralization with Elbow Joint Proprioception

Kevser SEVİK KAÇMAZ

Objective: Decreased or impaired proprioceptive sense may cause abnormal loading, increased risk of injury, and risk to personal safety. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between elbow joint proprioception with age, gender, and dominance. Material and Method: One hundred and twenty nine asymptomatic individuals aged 18-65 years were included in the study. Elbow joint proprioception measurement was performed with joint position sense error measurement. Results: The mean age of the individuals was 30.80±13.29 years. 79 of them were female and 50 of them were male. 9 individual ...Daha fazlası

Evaluation of Compliance of Clinical Nutrition Practices in with ESPEN Guidelines in Turkey

Objective: This study was planned to assess clinical nutrition practices and compliance with ESPEN guidelines in Turkey. Material and Method: The study was conducted on the online platform with 60 dieticians who were in the nutritional support team in different provinces of Turkey. The online form consists of sections on the particulars of the nutritional support team and an assessment of disease-specific nutrition practices. Results: Dietitians’ 60% stated that NST (Nutritional Support Team) in their institution had training in clinical nutrition. While all the participants stated that th ...Daha fazlası

Family Needs in Intensive Care: Comparison of Family-Nurse Perceptions

AYŞE AKBIYIK

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the importance level of the needs of family members according to the perceptions of family members and nurses, and the satisfaction level of these needs. Material and Method: The research was carried out in the internal medicine and intensive care units of a university hospital. 100 family members and 105 nurses were participated. Critical Care Family Needs Inventory was used to determine the importance and satisfaction levels of the family members ‘needs. Results: According to the "Critical Care Family Needs Inventory", the needs of family ...Daha fazlası