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Yazarlar
- Uzun, Sevda(10)
- Emirza, Elif Güzide(2)
- Özmaya, Esma(2)
- Akay, Gamze(1)
- Aktaş, Eda(1)
- BAYRAK, Nurten Gülsüm(1)
- Boyraz, Mehmet Çağatay(1)
- Demir Çam, Sevgi(1)
- Demi̇r Çam, Sevgi(1)
- Ediz, Çiçek(1)
- Gülirmak Güler, Kübra(1)
- Koyunoğlu, Bedriye Cansu(1)
- Koç, Elif Simay(1)
- Kulakaç, Nurşen(1)
- Mohammadnezhad, Masoud(1)
- Oğuzhan, Hatice(1)
- Tamam, Yusuf(1)
- UZUN, Sevda(1)
- Ustuner Top, Fadime(1)
- Çakmak, Seher(1)
- ÖZKAN, Esra(1)
- Öncer, Aysun(1)
- Şenses, Medine(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2Surrogate Trauma in Nurses Providing Pediatric Palliative Care: A Phenomenological Study
Oğuzhan, Hatice; Akay, Gamze; Uzun, Sevda; Koç, Elif Simay; Öncer, Aysun
The aim of this study was to deeply examine the experiences of proxy grief among nurses providing pediatric palliative care. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted with 16 nurses working in the pediatric ward of a hospital located in the northern region of the country. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method. The analysis revealed 3 themes (challenges experienced while caring for children in palliative care; secondary trauma and coping processes; proxy trauma and professional resilience) and 9 sub-themes (emotional strain during care, establishing an empathetic bond, emotional exhaustion, traumatic experiences, seeking psychological support, religious coping methods, developing a professional approach, resilience and acceptance, and motivation to continue in the profession). The study found that nurses providing pediatric palliative care experienced significant psychosocial stress. Pediatric nurses were particularly challenged emotionally when caring for palliative patients. In this context, it is important to develop stress-coping skills to help nurses manage vicarious trauma. Strengthening nurses psychologically and spiritually will positively impact their professional lives, which in turn will enhance the quality of care they provide.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1The psychosocial dimension of Parkinson’s: A phenomenological study on patient experiences
Çakmak, Seher; Uzun, Sevda; Demi̇r Çam, Sevgi; Tamam, Yusuf
Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychosocial dimension of Parkinson’s disease and the life experiences of patients with a phenomenological approach. Methods: In this phenomenological study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 Parkinson’s patients who applied to the neurology outpatient clinic of a state hospital in a province in southern Turkey. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were recorded on a voice recorder after obtaining the necessary permissions from the patients and then transcribed. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Results: Data analysis revealed three main themes (metaphors for Parkinson's disease, effects of Parkinson's disease, symptom management and psychosocial needs in Parkinson's disease) and eight sub-themes (metaphors for physical effects, metaphors for mental effects, metaphors for social effects, mental, physical, social, symptom management and psychosocial needs). Conclusions: As a result of this study, it was determined that Parkinson's disease negatively affects patients psychosocially and they have difficulty in coping. It is recommended to implement research and application centers for Parkinson's patients with a focus on psychosocial support and to carry out awareness and awareness-raising studies on Parkinson's disease. Studies on this subject are very limited and it is recommended that large-scale studies on psychosocial problems in individuals with Parkinson's disease be conducted in the future.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2Perioperative stress experiences of patients before surgical operation: A phenomenological study
ÖZKAN, Esra; BAYRAK, Nurten Gülsüm; UZUN, Sevda
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' experiences of perioperative stress before surgery using a phenomenological approach. Design: In the study, in which phenomenological research method was used, semi- structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 patients who were treated in the orthopedics clinic. Method: Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were recorded on a voice recorder after obtaining the necessary permissions and then transcribed. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Results: In the analysis of the data, three main themes (situations experienced before the surgical operation, feelings and thoughts about the operating room, and perioperative stress and thoughts about healthcare professionals) and seven sub-themes (mental, physical, social, emotions, thoughts, positive thoughts and negative thoughts) were identified. Conclusion: It was found that patients experienced many psychosocial difficulties, especially fear and anxiety, in the preoperative period. It can be said that the difficulties experienced are related to both the surgical process and the operating room environment and the communication and interaction of healthcare professionals. In this context, determining the fear and anxiety levels of patients in the preoperative process, providing standardized comprehensive trainings to patients in order to prevent different practices related to the surgical process, organizing in-service trainings to strengthen the communication skills of healthcare professionals are very important for the healthy management of the process and providing holistic nursing care.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Invisible Warriors in the Struggle Against Cancer: Social Support and Spiritual Care—A Phenomenological Study on Patient Experiences †
Özmaya, Esma; Uzun, Sevda
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of social support on the mental state of cancer patients using a phenomenological approach. Materials–Methods: In this study, a phenomenological research orientation was used, and semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 people diagnosed with cancer living in a province in central Turkey. The criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used for the sample group. The interviews continued until data saturation was achieved, and all interviews were recorded and later transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and the study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Results: Two categories (effects of cancer and needs of the cancer patient (invisible components)) and five themes (psychological effects, social effects, physical effects, social support, and spiritual care) were identified in the analysis of the data. Conclusions: It has been determined that individuals are affected by cancer mentally, physically, and socially, and have difficulty coping. In particular, it has been found that social support and thinking about the purpose of life, supporting hope, and self-acceptance are quite important in increasing individuals’ spirituality.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Secondary Traumatic Stress and Coping Experiences in Psychiatric Nurses Caring for Trauma Victims: A Phenomenological Study
Gülirmak Güler, Kübra; Uzun, Sevda; Emirza, Elif Güzide
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the secondary traumatic stress and coping experiences of psychiatric nurses who care for people who have experienced psychological trauma with a phenomenological approach. Materials and Methods: In this study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 psychiatric nurses residing in Turkey using the phenomenological research method. The criterion sampling method was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved, and all interviews were audio-recorded and then transcribed. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported using the COREQ checklist. Findings: In the analysis of the data, three themes (difficulties in caring for people who have experienced trauma, the effects of caring for people who have experienced trauma on the individual and coping, reflections of secondary trauma on the profession) and seven sub-themes (mental, physical, social, psychosocial difficulties and coping, quality of care, professional and organisational aspects) were identified. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was determined that secondary traumatic stress was observed in psychiatric nurses caring for individuals who experienced psychological trauma. It was determined that caring for people who have experienced psychological trauma can negatively affect nurses psychosocially, and individuals have difficulty coping. In line with the results of the study, it is thought that necessary intervention programs should be created for nurses experiencing secondary traumatic stress.
AtıfScopus13WoS13OpenAlex14İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Hematology patients’ metaphorical perceptions of the disease and psychosocial support needs in the treatment process: a phenomenological study from a rural region of Türkiye
Uzun, Sevda; Ediz, Çiçek; Mohammadnezhad, Masoud
Purpose: Although health services and access to these services have increased worldwide, there are still major barriers to access to health services, especially for rural, poor, and disabled individuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the metaphorical perceptions of hematology patients living in rural areas in Türkiye about the disease and their psychosocial support needs during the treatment process with a phenomenological approach. Methods: In this study, in which the phenomenological research method was used, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 hematology patients receiving treatment in a state hospital in a province in the eastern region of Türkiye. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Results: Data analysis revealed two main themes including the following: metaphorical perceptions towards hematologic cancer with the sub-themes of emotional turmoil, social alienation and stigma and physical debilitation, and pathways to resilience with the sub-themes of disease process management, inner resilience and faith, and psychosocial support. Conclusion: This study revealed that the adaptation process of patients to hematologic cancer is quite difficult, and psychosocial support is an indispensable requirement for them in their lives. In order for patients and their families to cope with this very difficult disease process, it is thought that providing them with a higher level of psychological support will be beneficial in coping with the disease effectively.
AtıfScopus4WoS5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Patients' Experiences With Complementary and Alternative Treatments to Manage Chemotherapy Symptoms: A Phenomenological Study
Özmaya, Esma; Uzun, Sevda
This phenomenological study aims to explore the experiences of individuals undergoing chemotherapy, focusing on their symptoms and the use of complementary and alternative treatments to cope with these challenges. Thirteen individuals diagnosed with cancer in a city in the central region of Turkey were interviewed using a semi-structured, in-depth approach in this phenomenological study. The criterion sampling method was employed to select participants, and interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. Thematic analysis was applied to the audio-recorded and transcribed interviews. The study adhered to the COREQ checklist for reporting qualitative research. The data analysis revealed 2 main categories (effects of cancer and chemotherapy on individuals, the use of complementary and alternative treatments to cope with the symptoms of patients receiving chemotherapy) and 6 themes (psychological effects, social impacts, physical effects, social practices, psychological practices, and physical practices). The study demonstrated that individuals faced significant psychological, physical, and social challenges due to cancer, posing difficulties in coping. The symptoms had a substantial negative impact on individuals. The research identified the use of various alternative methods, such as yoga, the Mediterranean diet, and music therapy, as coping strategies. It is recommended that individuals undergoing chemotherapy explore complementary and alternative treatment methods to effectively manage symptoms.
AtıfScopus1WoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2Disease Burden and Sexual Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Phenomenological Study
Demir Çam, Sevgi; Uzun, Sevda; Koyunoğlu, Bedriye Cansu
The aim of this study was to evaluate the burden of disease and sexual life experiences in patients with fibromyalgia using a phenomenological approach. In the study using phenomenological research method, semi-structured in- depth interviews were conducted with 20 fibromyalgia patients who applied to the neurology outpatient clinic of a state hospital in a province in southern Turkey. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were recorded on a voice recorder after obtaining the necessary permissions from the patients and then transcribed. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Data analysis revealed two main themes (effects of the disease and sexual problems and coping) and five sub-themes (mental, physical, social, problems and coping). As a result of the study, it was determined that the patients experienced serious physical, mental and social problems due to and their sexual life was also negatively affected. Individuals experience significant problems related to sexual life due to fibromyalgia. Since fibromyalgia is a multifaceted disease, professional evaluation of sexual life in patients and diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions are of great importance in terms of improving quality of life.
AtıfScopus1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2Earthquake diaries: Psychosocial difficulties and life experiences of nurses working in the disaster zone after the earthquake: A phenomenological study
Emirza, Elif Güzide; Uzun, Sevda; Şenses, Medine
Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial difficulties and life experiences of nurses working in the disaster area following the earthquake on February 6, Kahramanmaraş centered earthquake with a phenomenological approach. Background: After natural disasters such as earthquakes, nurses play a significant role in providing both physical and psychosocial support. Therefore, the experiences of nurses in this field are necessary both to support them and to assist disaster survivors. Materials and Methods: In this study, in which the phenomenological research method was used, semi-structured in-depth interviews with 18 nurses who provided health care services during the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake were conducted between January and February 2024 via Whatsapp mobile application. Snowball sampling method was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were audio recorded and then transcribed. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Results: Data analysis revealed two themes (psychological and social difficulties caused by the earthquake, traumatic stress and coping experiences as a nurse) and five sub-themes (social difficulties, psychological difficulties, traumatic events, reactions and coping). Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was determined that nurses providing health care services were negatively affected psychosocially by the traumatic stress situations they experienced in the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6. It was determined that nurses had great difficulty in coping with the traumatic stress situations they experienced. It was concluded that the February 6 earthquake caused secondary traumatization in nurses.
AtıfScopus21WoS20OpenAlex24İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1Opinions 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.
AtıfScopus3WoS3OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1Experiences of Turkish mothers of children with autism: a phenomenological study
Aktaş, Eda; Ustuner Top, Fadime; Uzun, Sevda
The study aimed to explore mothers’ experiences of children with autism using a phenomenological approach. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 parents with children attending a special education centre in a northern province of Turkey. Criterion sampling, a form of purposive sampling, was employed to select participants. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the data, and the study adhered to the COREQ checklist for reporting qualitative research. As a result of analyses, three main themes (the process of diagnosis, the effect of the child’s illness on parents and their challenges over time, and considerations regarding the child’s educational journey) and eight sub-themes (feelings and thoughts, reflections on the causes, reactions encountered, emotional effects, social effects, physical effects, perception of social support, and expectations from the educator and the education process) emerged. The study concluded that mothers of children with autism are emotionally, physically, and socially impacted by their child’s condition, facing considerable challenges in coping. In light of these findings, it is recommended that policymakers in our country develop plans that address the difficulties expressed by participants, review and potentially enhance financial and social support for families, and consider increasing special education hours.
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