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- MakaleYalnız künye2026Emergency Nurses’ Experiences of Digital Silence: A Qualitative Study
Bal, Betül; Kulakaç, Nurşen
This study aimed to explore emergency department nurses’ perceptions and experiences of digital silence. A qualitative study was conducted with 14 emergency department nurses from two public hospitals in Turkey. Data were collected through semistructured in-person interviews and analyzed using the Framework Method for qualitative data analysis. Four overarching themes were identified: (i) awareness of digital silence, (ii) types of digital silence, (iii) causes of digital silence, and (iv) strategies for prevention. Digital silence manifests in several forms, including failure or partial completion of data entry, the use of alternative communication channels in place of official digital systems, and disregard for system alarms or alerts. The reasons underlying digital silence stem from both individual factors and organizational factors. Strategies to reduce digital silence involved training, development of user-friendly systems, establishment of nonpunitive reporting environments, and workload management. The results revealed that digital silence extends beyond individual attitudes, representing a multidimensional phenomenon closely associated with institutional structures, organizational culture, and the design features of digital systems. Enhancing system usability, reinforcing technical infrastructure, and promoting digital literacy were identified as key strategies for reducing digital silence behaviors.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Nursing Care Planning: A Comparative Evaluation of Psychosocial Care for Patients With a Stoma
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Tuncer, Metin
This methodological study evaluated and compared the content quality and appropriateness of nursing care plans developed by nurses and artificial intelligence (AI) for addressing the psychosocial problems of patients with stomas. Two nursing care plans addressing the psychosocial needs of a patient with a stoma were developed: 1 generated by nurses and 1 generated by an AI system. The content quality and appropriateness of the care plans were independently evaluated by 12 experts, including nursing academics and clinical nurses, using the DISCERN measurement tool. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The mean DISCERN score of the nurse-generated care plan was significantly higher than that of the AI-generated care plan (P=.008). Inter-rater agreement demonstrated good agreement. The findings indicate that nurse-generated care plans demonstrate superior content quality and overall integrity compared to AI-generated plans. AI-generated care plans exhibit potential as supportive tools in nursing care planning.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Nurses’ Workplace Discrimination Experiences and Their Reflections on Career Development: A Qualitative Study
Koroglu Kaba, Nagihan; Apaydin, Emine; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Aim: This study was conducted to examine how nurses experience discriminatory behaviors in the workplace and how these experiences are reflected in their career development. Background: Although discrimination constitutes a significant challenge in nurses’ professional lives, qualitative research examining how these experiences influence their career development processes remains limited. Methods: This phenomenological study was conducted with nurses working in a public hospital in Turkey. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 21 nurses during the study. Participants were selected from various clinical settings through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step content analysis method. Ethics committee approval was obtained for this study. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist guided the study reporting. Results: Five main themes with seven subthemes emerged: (1) Discrimination Experiences (types of discrimination, sources of discrimination, emotions/feelings), (2) Reporting Behavior (decision and consequences of reporting, reasons for not reporting), (3) Impact of Discrimination on Career Development (supportive effect, hindering effect), (4) Coping Strategies, and (5) Suggestions for Preventing Discrimination. Discussion: These themes highlight that discrimination is a multidimensional phenomenon and that holistic approaches must be developed at emotional, structural, professional, and institutional levels to cope with it. Conclusion: For some nurses, discrimination acts as a transformative process that supports career development, while for others, it represents a significant barrier to professional advancement. Implications for Nursing/Nursing Policy: The findings highlight the need to strengthen reporting mechanisms, establish a supportive work culture, and implement inclusive institutional policies that promote career development.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Who Is at Risk? Analyzing the Drivers of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Turkey
Türkkan, Tuğba; Hatipoğlu, Ertuğrul; Yücel, İbrahim; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Sipahi, Ferkan; Zeybek, Halil İbrahim
Violence against women represents a severe violation of human rights and has become a pervasive issue globally. This study aims to examine the risk factors associated with violence against women in a developing country context, specifically Turkey. This study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The study sample comprised 391 women living in a northeastern Turkish province, selected using a stratified sampling method. Participants’ ages ranged from 20 to 60 years, with a mean age of 40.83 years. The findings revealed a positive correlation between the age of both women and their spouses and the likelihood of experiencing physical and verbal violence. Factors such as the number of marriages, duration of marriage, number of children, and spousal infidelity emerged as significant risks for victimization. Additionally, an early age at first marriage, the presence of mental illness, and addiction problems were identified as critical risk factors for women’s victimization in violence. Education and employment were protective factors against violence, with higher educational levels and employment status for women and their spouses reducing the risk. Regression analyses further identified women’s education level, prior exposure to domestic violence, age at first marriage, and the addiction status of the spouse as significant predictors of violence against women. The findings provide valuable insights into the etiology of violence against women. In conclusion, the study has the potential to guide the development of more targeted and effective strategies to combat this pervasive public health and human rights issue.
- MakaleYalnız künye2025Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Afete Müdahalede Öz-yeterlilik ve Stres Düzeyleri ile Afet Risk Algısı Arasındaki İlişki
Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Amaç: Bu çalışma, hemşirelik bölümü öğrencilerinin afete müdahalede öz-yeterlilik ve stres düzeyleri ile afet risk algısı arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla gerçekleştirildi. Yöntem: Bu araştırma kesitsel ve ilişki arayıcı olarak planlandı. Araştırmanın örneklemini 15-30 Haziran 2023 tarihleri arasında Türkiye’nin batısında bulunan bir üniversitenin hemşirelik bölümünde öğrenim gören 342 öğrenci oluşturdu. Araştırmada veriler sosyo-demografik soru formu, Görsel Kıyaslama Ölçeği, Afete Müdahale Öz-yeterlilik Ölçeği ve Üniversite Öğrencileri Afet Risk Algısı Ölçeği kullanılarak online veri toplama yöntemiyle toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde Mann-Whitney U, Student t-testi, One-Way ANOVA test ve çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Öğrencilerin Afete müdahale öz-yeterlilik puan ortalaması 48,49±0,12, Afet Risk Algısı Ölçeği puan ortalaması 48,11±9,77 olarak bulundu. Kadın öğrencilerin Afete Müdahale Öz-yeterlilik Ölçeği ve Afet Risk Algısı Ölçeği puanlarının erkeklere göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir şekilde daha yüksek olduğu görüldü (sırasıyla p=0,042, p=0,008). Sonuç: Öğrencilerin afet risk algısını etkileyen faktörlerin, afete müdahale öz-yeterlilik ve stres düzeyleri olduğu belirlendi. Öğrencilerin stres düzeyleri arttıkça, risk algılarının da arttığı, afet yönetiminde öz-yeterlilik düzeyleri arttıkça risk algılarının azaldığı görüldü.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The Effect of the Central Venous Catheter Care Bundle on Intensive Care Unit Infection Level: Prospective Control Group Cohort Study
Özkan, Esra; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Kasap, Reyhan İnce
Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a care bundle in preventing central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections in patients treated in the intensive care unit. Material and Methods: A prospective control group cohort study design. Using 105 patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU)of a state hospital located in northern Türkiye. Following the training provided to physicians and nurses working in the ICU regarding the care bundle, the intervention was implemented on the patients for 1 year, and daily follow-ups were conducted to monitor the development of catheter infections. Data were collected using patient information form and central venous catheter care bundle data. Results: No significant difference was found between the descriptive characteristics of the experimental and control group patients. Throughout the study period, 5 patients in the control group and only 1 patient in the experimental group developed a central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection. A decrease in the rate of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection was identified in the experimental group (p<0.001). Conclusion: The implementation of the care package approach was found to be highly effective in preventing central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections, so should be adopted as a routine protocol in patients hospitalized in the ICU with a catheter indication.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The effect of using a local skin cooling device on arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain and comfort level of patients on hemodialysis: A single-blind randomized controlled study
Demırağ, Hatice; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Introduction: The study aimed to investigate the impact of the using local skin cooling on arteriovenous fistula cannulation pain and the comfort levels of hemodialysis patients. Methods: The single-blind randomized controlled trial was formed with 50 patients between June 20, 2023, and July 31, 2023, in the hemodialysis units of two state hospitals in Turkey. Patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 25) or the control group (n = 25) using the block randomization method. This data were collected through the use of the CoolSense device, the “Patient Information Form,” the “Verbal Category Scale,” and the “General Comfort Scale.” Patients in the experimental group received the local skin cooling for five seconds during arteriovenous fistula cannulation, while the control group followed the standard hospital protocol. The study was registered on Clinical Trials (NCT06144801). Findings: The study revealed that the application of the local skin cooling during arteriovenous fistula cannulation significantly reduced pain and increased patients’ comfort levels, demonstrating an anesthetic effect (p < 0.001). Furthermore, it was observed that as pain levels decreased, patient comfort levels increased (p < 0.001). Discussion: It is concluded that the using lokal skin cooling is an effective tool for reducing pain and enhancing comfort during arteriovenous fistula cannulation in hemodialysis patients.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The Effect of Audio-Visual Methods on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Ustuner Top, Fadime
Background: Children presenting to hospitals during the preoperative period are often exposed to procedures that cause significant stress. Through preoperative interventions, nurses play an important role in relieving the anxiety of children and their parents. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of audio-visual methods on preoperative anxiety levels in children. Methods: PubMed (including MEDLINE), Cochrane, EBSCOHost, Web of Science, YÖK National Thesis Center, and Google Scholar databases of randomized controlled studies published in the last 10 years were searched for this meta-analysis. 32 studies were included in the meta-analysis, and the total sample size was 2795. Results: Q According to the results of the meta-analysis using the random-effects model, audio-visual methods had a positive effect on reducing anxiety (SMD: -1.312, %95 CI -1,666-(0,958), Z=-7,260, p < 0,001, Q-value = 556,572 I2 = 94.519). The moderator analysis demonstrated that cartoons (SMD:-1.645, p < 0.001), games (SMD:-1.931, p = 0.001), music (SMD:-0.534, p < 0.001), video showings (SMD:-1.363, p = 0.001), and virtual reality (SMD:-1.782, p < 0.001) reduced preoperative anxiety in children. Conclusions: Audio-visual methods are effective in reducing preoperative anxiety in children. The results of this study may provide pediatric perioperative nurses with additional information to help them decrease anxiety for patients and their families.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Disaster Management Experiences and Psychosocial Problems of Individuals Who Survived the Earthquake in Turkey in the Earthquake of the Century: A Phenomenological Study
Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün; Uzun, Sevda; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the disaster management experiences and psychosocial problems of individuals who survived the earthquake in Turkey during the earthquake of the century. Materials and Methods: A qualitative research design, phenomenological research, was applied in this study. This qualitative study included 33 volunteer earthquake survivors. The interviews were conducted using WhatsApp. Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method was used to analyze the data. Results: In the analysis of the data, five themes (perception of the earthquake concept, things to do during an earthquake, actions taken to survive under the rubble, meeting everyday chores and dealing with post-earthquake challenges, perceptions of disaster management), and fifteensubthemes (features of the earthquake, emotions, thoughts, correct actions, incorrect actions, actions for the body, situation-oriented actions, housing, nutrition, hygiene, sleep, security, preparation, coping, and intervention) were identified. Conclusion: The study showed that the earthquake negatively affected individuals psychosocially, but the effective spiritual coping mechanisms utilized to cope with the catastrophic event under the rubble supported the survival process. In addition, it was determined that the participants believed that religion and spirituality were important in coping with the earthquake.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin E-Öğrenmeye Yönelik Tutumları, Hazır Bulunuşluk, Beklenti ve Memnuniyet Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
Sahin, Ceyda Uzun; Aydin, Merve; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Bu araştırma, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin e-öğrenmeye yönelik tutumları, hazır bulunuşluk, beklenti ve memnuniyet düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Kesitsel ve ilişki arayıcı tipte olan çalışma hemşirelik bölümünde okuyan 467 öğrencinin katılımı ile gerçekleştirildi. Veriler, öğrenci bilgi formu, e-öğrenmeye yönelik tutum ölçeği ve e-öğrenme sürecine ilişkin hazır bulunuşluk ve beklenti düzeyi ölçeği ile toplandı. Bilgisayarı ve internet erişimi olan öğrencilerin E-öğrenme sürecine ilişkin hazır bulunuşluk ve beklenti düzeyi ölçeği puanlarının istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir şekilde yüksek olduğu saptandı. E-öğrenmeye yönelik tutum ölçeği ile E-Öğrenme Sürecine İlişkin Hazır bulunuşluk ve Beklenti Düzeyi Ölçeği, bilgisayar ve iletişim teknolojileri kullanma konusundaki yeterlilik düzeyi ve yaşları arasında zayıf düzeyde; E-öğrenme sürecinden memnuniyet düzeyleri arasında ise orta düzeyde pozitif yönde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda, hemşirelik öğrencilerinin e-öğrenmeye yönelik tutumları kısmen olumlu, hazır bulunuşluk ve beklenti düzeyleri orta seviyede bulundu. Öğrencilerin e-öğrenme sürecinden memnuniyet durumları ise orta düzeyin üzerinde olduğu belirlendi.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Turkish Nurses’ Attitudes towards Elder Abuse and Neglect and Related Factors
Demirağ, Hatice; Hintistan, Sevilay; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Objective: Elder abuse appears as a global phenomenon that varies with time and societal structure. Nurses need to be able to recognize abused and neglected older people and take initiative for them. This study aimed to examine Turkish nurses’ attitudes towards elder abuse and neglect and related factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional and correlational study, the data were collected from 104 nurses who agreed to participate in the study between 15 and 25 June 2021 with an online questionnaire using a random sampling method. Results: Sixty nine point two percent of the nurses did not take a course on elder abuse, 99.2% received training on elder nursing in undergraduate education, 99.2% knew the concept of elder abuse, 92.3% encountered elder abuse cases, and 61.5% encountered an elder abuse case but did not report it. The rate of reporting elder abuse was 2.69 times higher in nurses with more work experience, 6.71 times in those who believed that nurses can be adequately protected against potential problems, and 4.21 times higher in those with a high level of knowledge about the elder abuse law. Conclusion: According to the results, Turkish nurses had sufficient knowledge about elder abuse and neglect, but reporting rate was inadequate.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024The Effect of Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care and Surgical Anxiety on Postoperative Recovery
Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Objective: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional and correlational study to determine the effects of preoperative perceived nursing care and surgical anxiety on postoperative recovery. Materials and Methods: The population of the study consisted of 405 patients who were treated in the general surgery and urology clinics of two hospitals in Turkey between January and December 2023. Personal information form, Care Behavior Scale-24 (CBS-24), Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ), and Postoperative Recovery Index (PoRI) were used to collect data. Results: The total mean score of the participants included in the study was 3.19±1.07 in the PoRI, 3.29±2.02 in the CBS-24, and 46.56±7.90 in the SAQ. According to the results of multiple linear regression analysis, the postoperative recovery status of patients undergoing surgical intervention is affected by care behaviors, income status and surgical anxiety levels. Conclusion: It was determined that the patients included in this study had great difficulty in recovery and experienced anxiety despite their perception of care being adequate. It was concluded that as the patients' perception of care increased, the difficulty in recovery decreased, and as their anxiety increased, the difficulty in recovery increased.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Practices of Patient Relatives Aimed at Preventing Pressure Injuries and Their Experiences of Coping with the Burden of Care: A Qualitative Study
Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün; Ay, Halil; Göçmen, Adalet; Uzun, Sevda; Kulakaç, Nurşen
OBJECTIVE: To determine the practices and coping experiences of the relatives of patients with pressure injuries (PIs). METHODS: The authors used a qualitative, phenomenologic research design. They interviewed 20 relatives of patients with PIs face-to-face using an in-depth semistructured interview form. The data were analyzed using the Colaizzi phenomenologic method. RESULTS: Three categories, 8 main themes, and 22 subthemes emerged from the interviews. The category of “the impact of the need for care on the lives of the patient’s relatives” was analyzed according to psychological, social, and physical effects. In the category of “practices to prevent pressure injuries,” two themes emerged: practices toward the patient and the environment. Relatives of individuals with PIs have psychological, physical, and social needs. CONCLUSIONS: Providing care to a patient with PIs has psychological, social, and physical effects on the patient’s relatives. The care burden mostly affects these caregivers negatively, and they mainly need time for themselves and moral and companion support.
- Editöre MektupYayıncıda açık erişim2024The Great Destruction - Turkey in the Earthquake of the Century: A Health Sector Perspective
Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün; Kulakaç, Nurşen
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Prevalence and Determinants of Workplace Violence Against Pediatric Emergency Healthcare Workers and Its Effect on Their Psychological Resilience
Ustuner Top, Fadime; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Cam, Hasan Hüseyin
The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of workplace violence (WPV) against pediatric emergency healthcare workers and evaluate the relationship between WPV and psychological resilience. This study is cross-sectional and correlational. According to the results, the prevalence of WPV was 69.8%, and its distribution was as follows: verbal abuse (56.9%), bullying/mobbing (37.6%), physical abuse (12.8%), and sexual abuse (2.2%). Being single/separated/divorced/widowed (odds ratio [OR]: 1.85, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03-3.30), being a physician (OR: 4.74, 95% CI: 1.73-12.96), being a staff member (OR: 2.57, 95% CI: 1.10-5.99), routine direct physical contact with patients/clients (OR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.40-5.48), and lack of encouragement to report WPV (OR: 3.76, 95% CI: 2.01-7.01) were independent predictors of WPV (P <.05), and WPV was found to be associated with low psychological resilience. Arrangements related to violence prevention, preparation, and intervention should be made and maintained in all pediatric emergency departments.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Opinions and experiences of operating room nurse on ethical sensitivity: a phenomenological study
Uzun, Sevda; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Boyraz, Mehmet Çağatay
The aim of this study is to examine the opinions and experiences of operating room nurses about ethical sensitivity phemenologically. This phenomenological study, which is in the qualitative research design, was conducted with 14 operating room nurses. Prior to the study, a pilot study was conducted with three nurse families. The interviews were conducted using a face-to-face in-depth semi-structured interview form and the data were analyzed with Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Interview data were collected between 15 June 2022 and 15 October 2022 in the country. Three categories, seven main themes, and twenty-three sub-themes emerged as a result of the interviews. In the theme of ethical dilemmas experienced by operating room nurses, there are sub-themes of professional ethics, teamwork, and patient dignity and benefit. There are physical and psychological sub-themes in the theme of ethical sensitivity perception and practices of operating room nurses, and among the subthemes, ensuring patient privacy, providing professional competence, providing psychological support to the patient, being friendly and communicating effectively, and respecting the patient’s autonomy come to the fore. Views of operating room nurses on the importance of ethical principles were discussed under the headings of profession and patient. Our results are valuable in that they shed light on the perspectives and experiences of the operating room nurses while maintaining ethical sensitivity. The high ethical sensitivity perceptions of operating room nurses are associated with an increase in the quality of care. It is thought that the high perception of ethical sensitivity of operating room nurses is an important factor that increases the satisfaction of individuals receiving care and the job satisfaction and quality of care of nurses.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024Effect of Lavender Oil on Preoperative Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Sayılan, Aylin Aydın
Purpose: Surgical interventions are known to induce anxiety in patients due to the associated risks and potential complications. Various methods are employed to alleviate preoperative anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the impact of lavender oil application on the anxiety levels of patients scheduled for surgical procedures. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Studies were accessed using the keywords “preoperative and lavender oil and stress” in Turkish and English between July 1 and 30, 2022, through PubMed (including MEDLINE), Cochrane, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, YÖK National Thesis Center, and Google Scholar. The standardized mean difference was calculated using random-effects models, and the Cochrane Collaboration tool was used to assess the risk of bias in each study. The study was prepared according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis checklist. Findings: Twenty studies were included in the analysis. The anxiety level of the experimental group to which lavender oil was applied before the surgical intervention was significantly lower than that of the control group (standardized mean difference:−5.40; 95% CI: −8.76 to −2.04). Conclusion: Preoperative lavender oil application was found to be an effective method for relieving patients’ anxiety. Lavender oil is thought to be a potential standalone treatment for preoperative anxiety.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024The Impact of Video-Based Simulation Training on Perioperative Process in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Study
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Koçan, Sema; Aktuğ, Cemile
This study was conducted to explore the effect of video-based simulation training on postoperative patient care, clinical decision-making, and the competency levels of nursing students. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The sample of the study consisted of students (n=87) attending the nursing department of the health sciences faculty of a state university located in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. The data were collected with the “Student Information Form”, the “Postoperative Patient Care Knowledge Test”, the “Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing Scale (CDMNS)”, and the “Competency Inventory of Nursing Students (CINS)”. The postoperative patient care knowledge test scores of the experimental group students were statistically significantly higher than those of the control group (p<0.001). The CDMNS scores of the experimental group students were statistically significantly higher than those of the control group (p=0.024). There was no statistically significant difference between the CINS scores of the experimental and control groups. The results showed that the use of video simulation contributed positively to students' postoperative patient care and clinical decision-making.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024The impact of surgical intervention on religious coping, psychological well-being, and pain levels in older adult patients: A quasi-experimental study
Daştan, Buket; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Aim: This study aimed to determine the impact of surgical intervention on religious coping, psychological well-being, and pain levels in older adult patients. Method: The data of the study, which used a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design without a control group, was collected between July 1, 2023, - January 30, 2024. Data collection involved the use of a Personal Information Form, the Religious Coping Scale, the Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Visual Analog Scale. Results: The results revealed a significant increase in psychological well-being and positive religious coping after surgical intervention compared to presurgical levels (p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that male gender, younger age, enhanced psychological well-being, and positive religious coping were identified as factors contributing to a reduction in postsurgical pain levels. Conclusion: The study's results indicate that surgical intervention serves as a significant variable influencing psychological well-being and religious coping among older adult patients.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Impact of Preoperative Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Postoperative Pain, Comfort, and Recovery : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Sayılan, Aylin Aydın
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the impact of preoperative progressive relaxation exercises on postoperative pain, comfort, and quality of recovery. The study was conducted between June and November 2023, involving 68 patients undergoing surgical intervention and hospitalized in the surgical clinic. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-Pain, the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale, and the Quality of Recovery Questionnaire. At the sixth postoperative hour, no significant difference was observed in pain levels between the experimental and control groups (P > .05). However, the VAS scores for the experimental group at the 12th and 24th postoperative hours were significantly lower than those of the control group (P < .001). Furthermore, 24 hours postoperatively, the experimental group demonstrated significantly higher quality of recovery (P < .001) and comfort levels (P < .001) than the control group. This study concludes that patients engaged in relaxation exercises exhibited lower VAS scores and higher levels of recovery and comfort.