35 research outputs found
Knowledge and Attitudes of Mariners About AIDS in Turkey
No full textGiven the significant high risks of both being exposed to the virus and spreading it, mariners traveling across countries on a regular basis fall into one of the top-priority populations of those to whom education on HIV/AIDS should be given. However, there have been no reports regarding HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes on the part of mariners in Turkey. Therefore, this study was carried out with the aim of defining the knowledge and attitudes of 660 Turkish mariners. Data were determined using a self-completed questionnaire. Percentage and mean scores were used in data analysis. Results show that the mariners' knowledge was inadequate (mean score was 52.31 +/- 20.46 over a total of 100 points). The lowest knowledge pertained to HIV/AIDS prevention (mean score was 44.62 +/- 19.97). About half of the mariners considered themselves to be in the risk group. Very few of them (10%) have had an AIDS test. Most (68%) were informed about HIV/AIDS by the media. These results show that the mariners need to increase HIV/AIDS knowledge about prevention, transmission, treatment information, motivation, and behavioral skills to decrease HIV/AIDS risky behaviors. The mariners had the least knowledge about HIV/AIDS protection. Having a critical role in preventing the transmission and spreading of diseases, nurses should conduct more extensive and advanced research into HIV/AIDS and assume educational and counseling responsibilities in illuminating society
Delirium assessment in intensive care units: practices and perceptions of Turkish nurses
No full textBackgroundAs delirium in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is a serious problem that can result in increased mortality and morbidity, routine delirium assessment of all ICU patients is recommended. The severity, duration and outcome of the syndrome are directly related to nurses' continuous assessment of patients for signs and symptoms of delirium. However, studies indicate that very few nurses monitor for delirium as a part of their daily practices
The Effect of Massage and Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Pain Intensity and Menstrual Symptoms in Students With Primary Dysmenorrhea A Randomized Controlled Trial
No full textA total of 97 female students, 50 in the intervention group and 47 in the control group, were included in this pretest-posttest design randomized controlled study. Massage and progressive relaxation exercises are self-administered practices that are easy to adopt, with no side effects, and have beneficial effects on pain, sweating, fatigue, and gastrointestinal and central nervous system signs. So, it can be asserted that when applied together, massage and progressive relaxation exercises could be more effective in reducing menstrual symptoms than applying them separately
Relation of Professional Values of the Nurses with Their Individualized Care Perceptions
No full textAim: The study was carried out with an intention to assess the professional values and individualized care preceptions of the nurses and the interrelaiton between them
Reliability and validity of Turkish version of clinical stress questionnaire
No full textThis study was conducted for the purpose of testing the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Clinical Stress Questionnaire, which was developed to examine the stress that nursing students experience in their first clinical experiences that are threatening or challenging. The study sample was comprised of 80 first-year nursing students who had their first clinical practice experience. Internal consistency of the total questionnaire was Cronbach's alpha = 0.70 and the factor analysis supported the original construct. Based on these results the Turkish version of the Clinical Stress Questionnaire can be used as a valid and reliable instrument. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
Effects of Cold Band Application Treatment on Pain and Quality of Life in Migraineurs: A Self-Controlled Study
No full textObjective: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of applying cold band treatment to migraineurs on the duration and severity of migraine headaches, and on migraine-specific life quality. Methods: Patients referred to neurology clinic and diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist were examined prospectively. A self-controlled research design was applied to minimize individual differences. The sample group participating in the study were monitored over the course of four migraine attacks: two before and two during application period. Results: Comparison of the mean values of pain duration for pre-application and application periods revealed no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). However, there was found to be a significant difference between mean pain intensity total scores (p<0.05). At 30th and 60th - minute points, it was noted that the mean value of the total pain scores for the application period decreased significantly (p<0.05). Also, it was recognized that the 24-hour Migraine Quality of Life Scale showed statistically significant increase in total score and in subscale scores when compared to pre-application period (p=0.0001). Conclusion: The application of a cold band to forehead was found to have a positive effect in reducing pain severity and also improving quality of life.Istanbul University Scientific Research Projects Unit [TDK-2016-3781]This study was supported by Istanbul University Scientific Research Projects Unit. Project no: TDK-2016-378
A Rare Disease: Nursing Care of Patient with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in Accordance with The Model of Life
No full textStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but life-threatening drug allergy disorder, that causes necrosis of the epidermal cell layer. Almost, all of the individual's systems like bio-physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions are affected due to the disease. The aim of nursing care of the patient with SJS is to enhance the patient's quality of life by anticipating and diagnosing the possible complications early, and taking accurate and appropriate precautions. This review is aimed at providing guidance to the nurses, based on a nursing model of care guidelines for taking care of patients with SJS
Effects of Listening to Music on the Comfort of Chemotherapy Patients
No full textThe symptoms of an illness that requires chemotherapy and the corresponding effects of such treatment exacerbate the pain and discomfort that patients typically experience. Listening to music may help patients cope with chemotherapy symptoms, thereby contributing to their physical ease and well-being. Seventy patients who were receiving treatment at the outpatient chemotherapy unit were invited to participate in this work. During chemotherapy sessions and the week after the sessions, the patients listened to music with headphones. The occurrence of chemotherapy symptoms such as pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, lack of appetite, not feeling well, and shortness of breath in the intervention group was statistically significant after listening to music (p < .05). Improvements in total general comfort, as well as physical, psychospiritual, and sociocultural comfort, were also statistically significant (p < .05). These findings indicate that listening to music effectively reduces the severity of chemotherapy symptoms and enhances the comfort of patients receiving the treatment
The Relationship Between Anxiety Levels of Adolescents Who Undergo Surgical Interventions and Their Parents and Analysis of Anxiety Causes
No full textObjective: Anxiety does not only affect the individuals who undergo surgery but also their family members and relatives. This study aimed to evaluate anxiety levels of the adolescents who were to undergo surgical interventions and their parents, relationship between anxiety levels and causes of anxiety. Material and Methods: Adolescents who were hospitalized in Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology and General Surgery Departments of a university hospital between December 2006 and July 2007 who were planned to undergo surgical interventions and their parents constituted the study group of this cross sectional study. The study sample consisted of 100 adolescents and their parents. Data were collected using Adolescent and Parent Information Form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for children. Results: Fifty five percent of the adolescents were males, their mean age was 13.82 +/- 2.66 years and mean education duration was 7.72 +/- 2.87 years while mean age of the parents was 40.99 +/- 6.32 years. State anxiety scores was found as 37.38 +/- 8.00 in 10-13 age group, 45.62 +/- 9.12 in adolescents 14 years and older and 52.10 +/- 9.17 in parents. Although a relationship was not found between state anxiety scores of adolescents in 10-13 age group and their parents, there was a positive correlation between continuous anxiety scores, there no relationship between state and continuous anxiety scores of adolescents above 14 years and their parents. Conclusion: Adolescents who were planned to undergo surgery and their parents experience anxiety and some individual factors affect their anxiety. It can be recommended that the nurses should provide the necessary guidance and counseling services to decrease the anxiety of adolescents and their parents in preoperative period, and training and support groups should be planned where the parents can share their feelings and thoughts
