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• Derleme MakaleYalnız künye2026/r/gumushane/13476
  A systematic review of studies evaluating immersive virtual reality applications to support nursing education for nursing students

  Aydin, Aydanur; Güler, Sevil; Bulut, Hülya

  Objectives: Virtual reality (VR)-based interventions are widely used in education. However, it is necessary to systematically examine the outcomes of immersive virtual reality (IVR) applications in nursing education, clarifying their impact on knowledge, skills, and attitudes among nursing students. Methods: This review utilized the methodological framework of the Joanna Briggs Institute. A search was conducted of the Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Web of Science, and Scopus databases for the period from 2013 to 2023. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol informed the review and screening of the literature. The articles were assessed for eligibility via first screening by abstract review, followed by a full-text review. The first two authors reviewed the articles, assessing qualification for inclusion and evaluating the content. Data from eligible articles were analyzed and synthesized to answer the research question. Results: Of the initial 667 articles, 11 articles met the inclusion criteria for final analysis. The findings indicate that IVR applications in clinical practice positively impact nursing students, as IVR provides effective results in increasing their knowledge. Nursing educators should avoid comparing the results of students’ IVR practice with classical clinical practice. Nursing students should continue to engage in clinical practice, as it remains an essential aspect of their education. While technological applications such as IVR may be useful, they should not be used as a substitute for clinical practice. This review highlights the reported outcomes and benefits of clinical teaching methods in nursing. Conclusion: A limited number of articles were found that evaluated the education of nursing students in IVR applications. The analyzed articles found that nurse educators experienced meaningful knowledge exchange with students after IVR implementation. Further research is needed to identify effective outcomes in clinical education. It is essential to advance science to transform clinical education and use it more consciously to teach practical thinking and decision-making about patient care.

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• MakaleYalnız künye2025/r/gumushane/12340
  Hand grip strength in young adults: association with obesity-related anthropometric variables

  Doğan, Gökcen; Tokaç Er, Nida; Öztürk, Meryem Elif; Meriç, Çağdaş Salih; Yilmaz, Hacı Ömer; Yabanci Ayhan, Nurcan

  Aim: The aims of this study were to evaluate hand grip strength in young adults, to examine its relationship with anthropometric values, and to determine which values are predictive. Subject and methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted with 913 healthy young adults aged 18–30 years. A questionnaire form was administered in face-to-face interviews, and anthropometric measurements including height, body weight, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), mid-upper arm circumference (MAC), neck circumference (NC), triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), and hand grip strength (kg) were performed for each participant. Results: Hand grip strength was significantly higher for men than for women (p < 0.001), and was also higher in obese and overweight people compared to underweight participants (p < 0.001). Hand grip strength was correlated with weight, height, body mass index, MAC, TSF, WC, and NC (p < 0.001). The predictive ability of anthropometric measurements in estimating hand grip strength was thus demonstrated in a large population of healthy young adults. Significant regression was found, with an R2 value of 0.556. Hand grip strength increased by 0.282 kg for each centimeter of height and by 0.135 kg for each centimeter of MAC. The hand grip strength of male participants was 0.424 kg greater than that of females. Height, MAC, TSF, and sex were significant predictors of hand grip strength. Conclusion: According to our results, variability in hand grip strength among healthy subjects can be explained by height, MAC, TSF, WC, HC, age, and sex. The estimation of hand grip strength could be established based on these demographic and anthropometric variables.

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• MakaleYalnız künye2025/r/gumushane/11285
  Coronavirus anxiety, fear level, and awareness of nursing students starting face-to-face education

  Demir Doğan, Melike; Uludağ, Elanur

  Aims: This study was designed to determine the coronavirus-associated anxiety, fear, and awareness of nursing students who will start face-to-face education. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study, the data were collected using the socio-demographic characteristics form, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale-Short Form, and COVID-19 Awareness Scale between 29 November 2021 and 1 January 2022. The sample consisted of 344 nursing students. Results: The mean age of the students participating in the study was 20.49±1.78. It was determined that there was a significant difference between gender and the total score of Fear of COVID-19 Scale and the total score of COVID-19 Awareness Scale. Individuals having a nuclear family had significantly higher levels of fear of COVID-19 than those having an extended family. There was a positive and significant relationship between number of vaccinations, age, total score of the Coronavirus anxiety scale, total score of the COVID-19 awareness scale, total score of the hygiene subscale, total score of distance subscale, and total score of mask subscale. It was determined that there was a negative significant correlation between age and the total score of COVID-19 awareness scale and the total score of the Coronavirus anxiety scale. Conclusion: It was determined that women’s levels of fear of COVID-19 and coronavirus awareness levels were significantly higher compared to their male counterparts. The fear of COVID-19 increased as the number of vaccination, age. As the fear of COVID-19 increased, the level of COVID-19 awareness also increased.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2024/r/gumushane/16173
  The correlation between individuals' attitudes toward cancer screening, cancer information overload, and healthy life awareness: a cross-sectional study

  Dogan, Melike Demir; Kurt, Seda; Ertin, Berkay

  AimsThis study was conducted to determine the correlation between individuals' attitudes toward cancer screenings, cancer information overload, and healthy life awareness.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 343 people through face-to-face interviews using the socio-demographic characteristics form, attitude scale for cancer screenings, cancer information overload scale, and healthy life awareness scale.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 47.79 +/- 11.65 and 61.8% of them were women. Older participants had lower positive attitudes toward cancer screenings and healthy life awareness. Higher education level participants displayed more positive attitudes toward cancer screenings. The higher the level of education and income, the higher the cancer information overload. When their cancer information overload increased, their positive attitudes toward cancer screenings and their healthy life awareness, in turn, decreased. As their healthy life awareness increased, they displayed more positive attitudes toward cancer screening, as well. As the participants' awareness in change, socialization, responsibility, and nutrition subscales of healthy life awareness scale increased, they had more positive attitudes toward cancer screenings.ConclusionConsequently, it was determined that the participants had a high level of positive attitudes toward cancer screenings, a moderate level of cancer information overload, and a high level of healthy life awareness.

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• MakaleYalnız künye2024/r/gumushane/16756
  University students' knowledge level about risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, their healthy life awareness, and the influencing factors

  Demir Dogan, Melike; Elik, Burak

  AimsThe aim of this study was to determine university students' level of knowledge about risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, their healthy life awareness, and other influencing factors.MethodsThe study sample consisted of 991 students who were studying at the central campus of Gumushane University between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected with a personal information form and utilized the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Knowledge Level (CARRF-KL) scale and Healthy Life Awareness scale.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 21.75 +/- 0.71 years. It was observed that women's knowledge level about risk factors for cardiovascular disease was significantly higher than that of their male counterparts. This knowledge level was significantly higher in those who did not have harmful habits than those who did. As their age increased, the students' healthy life awareness related to socialization also increased. The more students advanced in university, the more their awareness about healthy life increased. The presence of unhealthy habits, the score of the healthy life awareness scale, and the presence of chronic diseases had a significant effect on the students' assessment of their health in general.ConclusionConsequently, it was determined that income status had a very significant effect on the Healthy Life Awareness Scale score. Gender had a very significant effect on the knowledge level about risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

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