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- Uzun, Sevda(7)
- Kulakaç, Nurşen(5)
- Aydin Sayilan, Aylin(3)
- Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye(2)
- Tuncer, Metin(2)
- Aydin, Aydanur(1)
- Ayyıldız, Neşe Işcan(1)
- Bal, Betül(1)
- Bayrak, Nurten Gülsüm(1)
- Bağcivan, Gülcan(1)
- Coşar, Dilan Aktepe(1)
- Danaci, Esra(1)
- Demir Doğan, Melike(1)
- Demirag, Hatice(1)
- Duru, Gökcem(1)
- Elkoca, Ayse(1)
- Emirza, Elif Güzide(1)
- Eşki̇N Bacaksiz, Feride(1)
- Göncü, Gülin(1)
- Gülırmak Güler, Kübra(1)
- Hintistan, Sevilay(1)
- Kahraman, Beliz Yekeler(1)
- Karakaş, Sevda(1)
- Kaya, Afşin Ahmet(1)
- Ketenciler, Aysun Perim(1)
- Koç, Zeliha(1)
- Macindo, John Rey B.(1)
- Metinoğlu, Meryem(1)
- Nural, N(1)
- Palazoglu, Cansu Atmaca(1)
- Palazoğlu, Cansu Atmaca(1)
- Sayilan, Samet(1)
- Seyhan Ak, Ezgi(1)
- Söylemez, Gönül Kara(1)
- Topatan, Serap(1)
- Yabancı Ayhan, Nurcan(1)
- Yılmaz, Hacı Ömer(1)
- Özmaya, Esma(1)
- Şimşekli, Derya(1)
Yayınlar
- 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 künye2026The relationship between compassion fatigue and levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in nurses: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Coşar, Dilan Aktepe; Ayyıldız, Neşe Işcan; Şimşekli, Derya
Aim This study aimed to investigate the relationship between compassion fatigue and depression, anxiety, and stress levels in nurses. Method This research is a multicenter, cross-sectional study. The study was conducted with 283 nurses in three state hospitals in northeastern Turkey using a purposive sampling method. Research data were collected by the researchers using a Demographic Form, the Compassion Fatigue Scale (CFS), and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics, normality assessment, one-way ANOVA, t -tests, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis were performed using SPSS 26 software. Results A total of 283 nurses participated in the study. The mean CFS score was 83.97 ± 13.76, while the mean DASS-21 scores were 8.05 ± 4.10 for depression, 4.89 ± 2.97 for anxiety, and 9.22 ± 4.32 for stress. Correlation and regression analyses revealed a strong positive correlation between compassion fatigue and depression (r = 0.574, p < 0.001), a moderate positive correlation with anxiety (0.349, p < 0.001), and a strong positive correlation with stress (0.583, p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that depression, stress, male gender, working as a nursing education specialist, and job dissatisfaction were variables significantly associated with compassion fatigue. Conclusion Based on these results, it is necessary to evaluate compassion fatigue in nurses in conjunction with psychological factors as well as individual and professional characteristics. Furthermore, it is important to support nurses' psychological health, develop strategies to address compassion fatigue, and increase individual resilience.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Are Women of Reproductive Age Aware of Gynecological Cancers?
Ketenciler, Aysun Perim; Metinoğlu, Meryem; Karakaş, Sevda; Göncü, Gülin
Objective: This descriptive study aimed to determine the awareness levels of women of reproductive age regarding gynecological cancers. Methods: The study was conducted with 379 women aged between 15 and 49 registered at two separate Family Health Centers in Tekirdağ city center between May 2022 and April 2023. Data were collected using the "Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale" and an "Introductory Information Form." Descriptive statistics including number, minimum, maximum, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were provided using the SPSS 21 package program. Shapiro-Wilk normality test, Independent Sample T-test, One Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation test, and Bonferroni test were used for data analysis. A statistical significance level of p <0.05 was accepted. Results: The mean age of the women in the study was 34 ±11 years, with 61.5% being married. The average Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS) score was 157.1 ±17.1 (range 106-205). Sub-dimension scores were: "Early Diagnosis and Information Awareness" 17.1 ±2.3 (range 10-20), "Risk Awareness" 28.4 ±5.3 (range 13-45), "Prevention Awareness" 22.4 ±3.4 (range 12-30), and "Routine Checks and Serious Illness Perception" 89.0 ±11.9 (range 45-110). In the study, 48.5% of the women knew about early diagnosis methods for gynecological cancers, and 76% were aware of the Cancer Early Diagnosis Screening and Education Center (KETEM). Women who were aware of risky health behaviors and cancer symptoms had higher awareness levels (p <0.05). There was no significant difference between the number of pregnancies and births and awareness levels (p >0.05). Conclusion: The result shows that women have a moderate level of awareness about gynecological cancers; however, their knowledge of gynecological cancer symptoms and awareness of risky health behaviors is higher. Additionally, more than half of the participants (60.7%) have never had a gynecological examination.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Self-Regulation of Eating Behaviors Among Young Women Nurses and Nursing Students: Its Relationship With Eating Habits
Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye; Tuncer, Metin
The primary aim of this study is to adapt the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) to the Turkish culture among young women nurses and nursing students. The secondary aim is to investigate the factors associated with self-regulation of eating behavior in this population. The sample consisted of 773 young women nurses and nursing students who were included in the study between June and July 2024. In accordance with the first aim of the study, the construct validity of the SREBQ instrument was confirmed through EFA. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the SREBQ was found to be 0.78. There were very low positive correlations between the SREBQ score and the SRS (r = 0.252) and TREQ-CR (r = 0.136) scores, as well as low negative correlations with the TREQ-EE (r = −0.355) and TREQ-UE (r = −0.406) scores (p < 0.001). The 5-item SREBQ has been found to be a valid and reliable instrument for the population of young women nurses and nursing students in the Turkish language. The results indicate that as self-regulation of eating behavior increases in this population, overall self-regulation skills improve, while disordered eating behaviors decrease.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The Efficacy of Nurse-Delivered Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Individuals With Mental Health Issues: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Uzun, Sevda; Emirza, Elif Güzide; Gülırmak Güler, Kübra
Background: Nurses are among the most interactive professionals in society, providing both care and psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals with mental health issues. Nurse-centred approaches have demonstrated a positive impact on addressing mental health issues. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions administered by nurses in managing mental health issues. Methods: For this meta-analysis, data were gathered through a comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar and the YÖK Thesis Center, with no restrictions on publication year. Following the review process, a total of 25 studies were included in the analysis. The PRISMA checklist was employed to guide our study. Results: The meta-analysis revealed that interventions implemented by nurses in the context of mental health were effective. Specifically, the psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions significantly reduced depression levels in individuals (SMD: −0.918, 95% CI: −1.350 to −0.486; Z = −4.161; p < 0.05) and anxiety levels (SMD: −0.61, 95% CI: −1.190 to −0.029; Z = −2.59; p < 0.05). Additionally, these interventions were associated with an improvement in individuals' quality of life (SMD: 0.673, 95% CI: 0.303–1.403; Z = 3.56; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Nurses can play a pivotal role in addressing mental health issues, effectively contributing to the reduction of anxiety and depression levels while enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024The effect of nonpharmacological interventions applied by nurses to intensive care patients on the duration of delirium: a meta-analysis study
Söylemez, Gönül Kara; Uzun, Sevda
Objective: It was aimed to determine the effect level of nonpharmacological methods applied by nurses to patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit on the duration of delirium. Materials and methods: For this study, relevant studies were accessed by searching in July–October 2022. After the necessary exclusions were made, 14 studies were included in the study. The total sample size of the studies was 1123. Results: According to the results, nonpharmacological interventions applied by nurses to intensive care patients were found to reduce the duration of delirium (SMD: − 0.625, 95% CI: − 1.1040–0.210; Z = − 2.950, p = 0.003, I2 = 93.119%). The country of the study (SMD: − 0.047, p = 0.001) and the types of nonpharmacological interventions used (SMD: − 0.062, p = 0.000) influenced the effect size of modulators on the duration of delirium in ICU patients. Conclusion: Nonpharmacological interventions applied by nurses, who have significant responsibilities in the protection and promotion of health, were found to reduce the duration of delirium in intensive care patients. This study shows that nurses, one of the main components of the multidisciplinary team in intensive care, are successful when they apply nonpharmacological interventions well.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024The effectiveness of nurses’ psychosocial interventions for sensory deprivation in intensive care patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Uzun, Sevda
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of nurses’ psychosocial interventions for addressing sensory deprivation in intensive care units (ICUs). Materials and methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, CİNAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, and YÖK Thesis Center databases was conducted from August 2023 to May 2024, without any temporal restrictions. In addition, a physical search was made in the university library for grey literature. Results: The study revealed that nurses’ psychosocial interventions significantly improved patients’ level of consciousness (SMD = 1.042, %95 CI = 0.716 to 1.369; Z = 6.25; p <.05) and sleep quality in ICUs (SMD=1.21, 95% CI= 0.232 to 1.810; Z = 2.49; p <.05). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions varied based on the type of intervention, patient age, ICU type, patient group, and intervention duration. Notably, auditory stimuli and aromatherapy demonstrated particularly high effect sizes, significantly enhancing patients’ levels of consciousness and sleep quality. Conclusion: In conclusion, psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing sensory deprivation in intensive care units exert beneficial effects on individuals, notably enhancing their level of consciousness and improving sleep quality.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Investigation of nurses’ general attitudes toward artificial intelligence and their perceptions of ChatGPT usage and influencing factors
Tuncer, Gülsüm Zekiye; Tuncer, Metin
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate professional nurses’ general attitudes toward artificial intelligence, their knowledge and perceptions of ChatGPT usage, and the influencing factors. Methods: The population of the research consists of nurses who follow a social media platform account in Turkey. The sample of the study consisted of 288 nurses who participated in the study between December 2023 and March 2024. Data were collected through an account on a social media platform via Google Forms using the Information Identification Questionnaire for ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence Programs and the General Attitudes to Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS). Results: The mean scores obtained from the overall GAAIS and its Positive Attitudes subscale from the participants in this study were 67.54 ± 13.14 and 41.89 ± 11.24, respectively. Of the participants, 48.3% knew about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence programs. Of the participants, 27.8% used ChatGPT and artificial intelligence programs. Their scores for the Positive Attitude subscale were higher than were the scores of those who did not use such programs. Of the participants, 84.4% thought that nurses should be made aware of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence programs, 67% thought that the use of these programs would contribute to nurses’ professional development, 42.4% thought that the use of these programs would not reduce nurses’ workload, and 58.3% thought that the use of these programs would positively affect patient care. Conclusion: In this study, it can be said that nurses in Turkey have positive attitudes toward integrating ChatGPT and AI programs to improve patient outcomes and add them to nursing practices. Implications for nursing practice: The present study in which nurses’ attitudes toward the implementation of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence programs were investigated is expected to provide information for healthcare institutions, policy makers and artificial intelligence developers on the integration of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence into nursing practice. It is necessary to create environments that use AI technologies that reduce the nursing workload of nurses in the clinical area and positively affect the quality of patient care.
- MakaleYalnız künye2023A barrier to participation in cervical cancer screenings: fatalism
Duru, Gökcem; Topatan, Serap
Cervical cancer is a significant disease affecting women’s health in terms of its incidence and is one of the most preventable cancers. However, participation in early cervical cancer-screening programs has been unsatisfactory for various reasons. In this descriptive, relationship-seeking study, we examined the relationship between fatalism tendency, an individual barrier to participation in early cancer screening programs, and women’s attitudes toward the early diagnosis of cervical cancer and undergoing the Pap smear test. Research data were collected between August 1, 2019 and December 1, 2019, in a city in northern Turkey from 602 women using a participant information form, the Attitudes Toward Early Diagnosis in Cervical Cancer Scale, and the Fatalism Tendency Scale. We found that fatalistic tendencies in women were a predictor of their attitudes toward the early diagnosis of cervical cancer (odds ratio [OR] = −0.64, β =.47, p <.001) and undergoing the Pap smear test (OR = 1.01, β = −.15, p <.001). Women with high fatalism tendencies had a more negative attitude toward the early diagnosis of cervical cancer and their participation rate in Pap smear screening programs was low. Therefore, nurses must consider women’s fatalistic tendencies and attitudes toward cancer when organizing educational and informational programs that encourage participation in cervical cancer screening.
- Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2023Climate change in Türkiye and its impact on oncology nurses
Kaya, Afşin Ahmet; Aydin, Aydanur; Bağcivan, Gülcan
Climate change threatens human life and health by negatively affecting the basic components of health such as clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe shelter. Türkiye is a country that is largely exposed to climate change with its cosmopolitan location, which is a bridge between Asia and Europe. Due to climate change, serious effects are seen in all sectors from energy to agriculture, from the economy to health. Climate change is defined as the most important global health threat of the next century, and the problems it brings are seen as the most important pressure factor for the life opportunities of future generations. Food and fresh water availability, rising sea levels, abnormal weather events, migration, and diseases are thought to affect human health. A multidisciplinary approach is required to adapt to climate change’s health effects and reduce its negative health effects. In addition, it is predicted that diseases that are about to disappear will re-emerge and become threats. It is thought that as a result of the contamination of food and water resources with the changing ecosystem, some infections will increase and society will face them. Nurses are both affected by climate change and its effects on public health. Nurses who remain in this situation have a great role in providing effective awareness for raising public awareness. In recent years, oncology clinics have not been affected by fire, earthquakes, and pandemics in our country. In this respect, it can be stated that the health service in Turkish oncology clinics is carried out uninterruptedly and by experts in the field. We learned during the pandemic that the whole world is unprepared for the future effects of climate change. In this direction, nurses should think about solutions for the problems related to climate change in the future.
- MakaleYalnız künye2023The Effect of Burnout and Moral Sensitivity Levels of Surgical Unit Nurses on Job Satisfaction
Kulakaç, Nurşen; Uzun, Sevda
Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the effect of burnout and moral sensitivity levels of surgical unit nurses on their job satisfaction. Design: A descriptive and correlational design study. Methods: The population consisted of 268 nurses working in health institutions in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. The data were collected online between 1 and 30 April, 2022 using a sociodemographic data form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale, and the Moral Sensitivity Scale. Pearson correlation analysis and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Findings: The nurses' moral sensitivity scale mean score was 105.2 ± 18.8, and the Minnesota job satisfaction scale mean score was 3.3 ± 0.7. The participants' mean emotional exhaustion score was 25.4 ± 7.3, the depersonalization score average was 15.7 ± 4.6, and the personal accomplishment mean score was 20.5 ± 6.7. The factors affecting the job satisfaction of nurses were found to be moral sensitivity, personal accomplishment, and satisfaction with the unit they worked. Conclusions: Nurses had high levels of burnout due to emotional exhaustion, one of the subdimensions of burnout, and moderate levels of burnout due to depersonalization and personal accomplishment. The moral sensitivity and job satisfaction of nurses are moderate. As the nurses' accomplishment and ethical sensitivity levels increased and their emotional exhaustion levels decreased, their job satisfaction levels increased.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2023Agreement Between Nurses’ Anxiety And Depression Levels And Their Compliance With Isolation Measures During The Covid 19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-Sectional Study
Demir Doğan, Melike; Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Sayilan, Samet
Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nurses’ anxiety and depression levels and their compliance with isolation measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has had severe psychological impacts on nurses. Methods: Following receipt of the requisite approvals, data were collected actively from 289 nurses consenting to participate in the study through an online questionnaire using theinternet/ social media. Results: Mean stress, anxiety, and depression scores were higher among carers for COVID-19 patients than in non-Covidcarers. Analysis revealed significant positive correlation between Isolation Precautions Compliance Scale scores and stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Conclusion: Burnout increased while compliance with isolation precautions decreased in this study as stress, anxiety, and depression increased.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022Adaptation of the pain management self-efficacy questionnaire into Turkish; [Ağrı yönetimi öz yeterlilik ölçeğinin türkçeye uyarlanması]
Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Eşki̇N Bacaksiz, Feride; Seyhan Ak, Ezgi; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Macindo, John Rey B.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Pain Management Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PMSEQ). Methods: The study was carried out descriptively and methodologically between September and December 2018 with 214 nurses and 248 nursing students. The data were collected using the descriptive characteristics form and the PMSEQ. Results: Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was 0.90 in the total scale. In repeated measurements to test time reliability, there was no statistically significant difference between the two measurements (t=0.320, p=0.751), and there were a high power and positively highly significant relationship (r=0.997, p<0.001). Conclusion: Turkish version of the PMSEQ can be used as a valid and reliable scale in assessing the self-efficacy of clinical nurses and nursing students in pain management.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022The effect of motivational interview conducted by nurses on quality of life: Meta-analysis
Uzun, Sevda; Özmaya, Esma
Purpose: The aim of the study is to examine the effect of the motivational interviewing method conducted by nurses on the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases. Design and Methods: The studies examined in this meta-analysis study were obtained by scanning the PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK thesis databases between January and May 2021 without any year limitation. After the elimination, 16 studies were included in the study. The data were synthesized with meta-analysis and narrative methods. The total sample size of the studies was 14,425. Findings: This meta-analysis demonstrated that the motivational interviewing method applied by nurses in individuals with chronic diseases changed their quality of life (SMD: 0.258, 95% confidence interval: 0.076–0.441; Z = 2.775, p = 0.006, I2 = 89.97%). The variance between studies was statistically significant (p < 0.05) for the moderator of the measurement tools, the duration of the motivational interviews, and the country/continent of the studies were conducted (p < 0.05), suggesting that the measurement tools, the duration of the motivational interview, and the country/continent of the studies changed the effect size of the motivational interview method on the quality of life. Practice Implications: It has been concluded that the motivational interview method applied by nurses who are in a critical position in the protection and development of health improves the quality of life of individuals with chronic diseases.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021Burnout levels and sleep quality of COVID-19 heroes
Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Kulakaç, Nurşen; Uzun, Sevda
Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the burnout levels and sleep quality of nurses in the coronavirus disease-2019 process. Design and Methods: The population of this descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of all nurses working in hospitals in Turkey. Findings: Nurses' mean scores were compared by gender. The emotional burnout and personal achievement scores of male nurses were higher than those of female nurses. Single nurses had significantly higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores than married individuals. Nurses mostly experienced emotional exhaustion, and burnout levels increased in line with insomnia. Implications for Nursing Practice: Nurses struggling on the frontline during the pandemic were determined to be at risk of insomnia and burnout.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021The relationship between anxiety levels and anger expression styles of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic
Bayrak, Nurten Gülsüm; Uzun, Sevda; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Objective: This study was carried out in a cross-sectional and correlational design to explore the relationship between anxiety levels and anger expression styles of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The sample of this cross-sectional and correlational type of study consisted of 618 nurses calculated with the snowball sampling method. The data were collected using a questionnaire developed by the researchers, the state anxiety inventory, and the trait anger and anger expression scale and was conducted between May 10 and 20, 2020 using an online questionnaire form. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, the Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Results: The mean age of nurses was 34.98 ± 8.36 years (min: 20; max: 53), 87.4% were women, and 81.7% experienced a high level of anxiety. The anger scores of the participants were found to be 20.04 ± 4.43, the anger-in score was 15.55 ± 3.34, the anger-out score was 14.01 ± 2.87, and the anger control score was 22.93 ± 3.6. Being married, the presence of chronic disease, living in the Marmara region, working shifts, presence of an individual over 65 years of age at home, and having a COVID-19 test were found to be risk factors that significantly increase nurses' anxieties. A significant positive relationship was found between the anxiety scores, trait anger (r = 0.249, p = 0.000), anger-in (r = 0.174, p = 0.000) and anger-out (r = 0.205, p = 0.000) scores of nurses, and a significant negative relationship was found between the anxiety scores and anger control (r = 0.249, p = 0.000) score. Conclusion: The study revealed that in the COVID-19 pandemic the anxiety levels of the nurses were high and that the high anxiety level negatively affected the style of anger expression, but the nurses were successful in maintaining anger control. In line with these results, it is important that nurses develop effective coping strategies to reduce their anxiety levels and that they receive increased levels of support in managing anger expression.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2020Knowing and Use Situations of Hemovigilance System in the Scope of Blood Transfusion Safety of Nurses: Rural Example
Demirag, Hatice; Hintistan, Sevilay
Objective: This study was carried out to determine the nurses' knowledge of the hemovigilance system and their use of it, within the scope of blood transfusion safety. Methods: The sample of this descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of all nurses (n=65) working at Gumushane State Hospital. The data were collected with Structured Question Form Number, percentage, mean, Continuity Correction, Pearson Chi-Square and Fisher Exact tests were used to evaluate the data. Results: Of the nurses, 90.8% were women, the average age was 27.01 +/- 5.16 (20-48) years and 86.1% had undergraduate or higher education. Of the nurses, 84.6% knew that they were supervised by a hemovigilance nurse. Nurses (43.1%) who received training on the hemovigilance system had higher levels of knowing that each unit of blood taken from the donor follows the final destination (100.0%) than the nurses who did not receive training (p <0.05). The nurses who knew that they were supervised during transfusion related processes performed the following steps at a higher rate than those who did not know that they were inspected (p <0.05): Wearing gloves before the application (100.0%), using appropriate branches in children (87.3%), obtaining written consent before blood transfusion (100.0%), and completing the blood transfusion within a maximum of four hours (87.3%) were higher than nurses who did not know that they were supervised (p <0.05). Also; the majority of nurses (90.8%) were determined to use the current procedures for blood transfusions. Conclusion: In line with the findings of the study, it was stated that the nurses who were educated about the hemovigilance system and who knew that they were supervised by the hemovigilance nurse, had high hemovigilance system usage.
- MakaleYalnız künye2019Ethical sensitivity, burnout, and job satisfaction in emergency nurses
Palazoğlu, Cansu Atmaca; Koç, Zeliha
Background: Rising levels of burnout and decreasing job satisfaction can inhibit healthcare professionals from providing high-quality care due to a corresponding decrease in their ethical sensitivity. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of ethical sensitivity in emergency service nurses and their levels of burnout and job satisfaction. Research design: This research employed a descriptive and cross-sectional design. Participants and research context: This study was conducted with a sample of 236 nurses, all of whom worked in emergency service between 24 July 2015 and 28 April 2016. Data were collected using the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale. Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Review Board of Ondokuz Mayıs University. Findings: There was a weak and negative correlation (r = –0.158, p = 0.015) between Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire and Maslach Burnout Inventory scores. There was also a weak and negative correlation (r = –0.335, p < 0.001) between the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale scores. Discussion and conclusion: Decreased job satisfaction and increased burnout levels among emergency service nurses might result in them indulging in improper practices, frequently facing ethical problems, and a decrease in the overall quality of service in hospitals. In order for emergency service nurses to recognize ethical problems and make the most accurate decisions, a high level of ethical sensitivity is critical. In this respect, it is suggested that continuing education after graduation and training programs should be organized.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2019Is there prejudice against obese persons among health professionals? A sample of student nurses and registered nurses
Yılmaz, Hacı Ömer; Yabancı Ayhan, Nurcan
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess whether there is prejudice toward obese persons among student nurses and registered nurses. Design and Method: A total of 379 participants were included (190 student nurses, 189 registered nurses). The Fat Phobia Scale and Belief About Obese Persons Scale were used to determine the prejudice. Findings: Registered nurses were found to have more negative prejudices toward obese persons than those of student nurses. These prejudices were determined to be influenced by the nurses' body mass index and having an obese person in the family. Practical Implications: Both groups had negative prejudices toward obese persons, there was a higher level of prejudice among the registered nurses. These prejudices can have a negative impact on healthcare practices.
- BildiriYalnız künye2018Health perception of nurses and affecting factors
Palazoglu, Cansu Atmaca; Kahraman, Beliz Yekeler; Elkoca, Ayse; Danaci, Esra; Nural, N
This study was carried out to determine the health perception of the nurses and the affecting factors. The study was carried out with the participation of 80 nurses working in the state hospital in Gumushane city centre. The data were collected using the nursing introductory information form and the 'The Perception of Health Scale'. In the analysis of the data, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test with frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used and in the examination of the relations between variables, Pearson correlation test from nonparametric methods was used. Of the nurses participating in the study, 92.5% were women, 7.5% were men, 46.3% were graduates, 68.8% loved their work, 62.5% were satisfied with the service and 60% worked in shifts. In literature research, sufficient numbers of studies were found to examine the health perception of nurses. It is recommended to increase the work in this area.