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Research paper thumbnail of The Examination Of The Some Aspects Of The Therapeutic Environment Of Psychiatric Inpatient Clinics In Turkey

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences, 2018

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics... more Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics in Turkey in terms of therapeutic environment. Methods: The present study was performed cross-sectionally and descriptively in 195 institutes comprising the psychiatry clinic in Turkey. A survey of 42 questions was used that included the characteristics of clinics obtained by reviewing the literature and listing specialist opinions. Data were collected via telephone between June 25, 2014 and July 15, 2015. Analysis of data was performed using the SPSS 18.0 software. Numbers and percentages were used as descriptive statistics with respect to hospitals. Results: It was found that 63.1% of clinics had 6-10 nurses, 77.9% of them had 1-10 doctors, and 37.4% of them did not have a visit room, whereas 47.2% of them had an occupation room. It was discovered that 99% of clinic activities for patients were performed, 45.6% of them with occupational therapy were not performed, 16.9% of them with occupational therapy were performed, and 57.5% of them with regular sport activities were not performed. It was detected that psychoeducation was not performed in 66.2% of the clinics, whereas it was performed in 33.8% of them. Conclusions: It was observed that when the results of the study were evaluated, there were deficiencies in physical configuration in our country and limited therapeutic activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Roles of Psychiatry Nurses Within a Therapeutic Environment of Psychiatry Clinics in Turkey

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Jun 1, 2017

Object: The object of this study is to determine the roles of psychiatry nurses within the therap... more Object: The object of this study is to determine the roles of psychiatry nurses within the therapeutic environment of psychiatry clinics in Turkey. Methods: This study was performed in a cross-sectional and descriptive design in 195 institutes comprising psychiatry clinics in Turkey. Results: When the responsibilities of nurses for clinical activities were asked, the following answers were obtained: playing with patients or painting at a rate of 54,4%. It was determined that in the majority of psychiatry clinics, there were educational activities which were conducted by nurses. Conclusion: The researchers propose that the increase in the roles and responsibilities of nurses in such activities be supported.

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors of psychiatric symptom scores in a sample of Turkish high school students

Nursing & Health Sciences, Oct 8, 2010

Most mental health problems start in adolescence and early adulthood. According to the literature... more Most mental health problems start in adolescence and early adulthood. According to the literature, one out of five children and adolescents suffers at least one mental health problem. In this cross-sectional study, the distribution of psychiatric symptom scores among 728 Turkish high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 was examined and associated with the students' gender, type of school, and grade level, as well as parental attitudes. The Brief Symptom Inventory and The Global Severity Index were used in this study. The latter is a global index of the former, and assesses indications of psychopathological disturbance. Girls score significantly higher than boys on all subscales of the Inventory, and specifically the Index. The highest Global Severity Index scores were obtained from the students who were attending vocational high schools, those who were in 11th grade, and those who indicated indifferent parental attitudes. This study revealed the need for a closer investigation of those students who are at severe risk of mental health problems.

Research paper thumbnail of Determining the relation between the internet addiction in Turkish secondary school students and the perceived family support

European Psychiatry, Apr 1, 2017

Aims Are sleeping problems as measured by the use of hypnotics in toddlers a risk factor for ADHD... more Aims Are sleeping problems as measured by the use of hypnotics in toddlers a risk factor for ADHD? Methods Prescription database information data was collected for 47,413 children participating in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort, where mothers report on toddler drug use. These two datasets were used as predictors of diagnoses of ADHD as seen in the Norwegian Patients Registry in a 7-year follow up period. Results Agreement between mother-reported drug use and hypnotics use as measured was less than 50% for all hypnotics (min 19% and max 48%). The two datasets will be further used to investigate the relationship between toddler drug use and a later childhood diagnosis of ADHD. Conclusions Considering the low to moderate agreement between mother-reported survey data and data from prescription databases it is of value to use both data sources in a study looking at the predictive value of sleeping problems and hypnotics use in toddlers on later development of ADHD. Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Research paper thumbnail of Kronik Hastalığı Olan ve Olmayan Ergenlerin Ruhsal Durumlarının Karşılaştırılması

Research paper thumbnail of Temel Yaşam Desteği Kursuna Katılan Hemşirelik/Sağlık Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinin Kurstaki Başarı, Beklenti ve Memnuniyetleri

Amac: Yapilan calismalarda hemsirelerin temel yasam destegi (TYD) konusundaki bilgi ve becerileri... more Amac: Yapilan calismalarda hemsirelerin temel yasam destegi (TYD) konusundaki bilgi ve becerilerinin yetersiz oldugu bildirilmektedir. Bu calisma, hemsirelik ogrencilerinin TYD egitiminden beklentilerini belirlemek, TYD on test basarilarini ve TYD kursunun ogrencilerin bilgi, beceri ve memnuniyet duzeylerine katkisini degerlendirmek amaciyla yapildi.Gerec ve Yontem: Tanimlayici tipteki arastirmanin orneklemini Istanbul’daki Hemsirelik/Saglik Yuksekokulu’nda okumakta olan ve ozel bir universiteye bagli hemsirelik egitim-arastirma merkezi ve bir vakif kurulusunun duzenledigi TYD kursuna katilan 125 ogrenci olusturdu. Veriler, Kisisel Bilgi Formu, TYD On ve Son Test Soru Formu, TYD Beceri Kontrol Cizelgeleri ve Kurs Memnuniyet Soru Formu ile toplandi. Bulgular: Ogrencilerin %36.5’inin daha once TYD egitimi aldigi; bu egitimi almis olanlarin TYD bilgi on testinde daha basarili oldugu belirlendi. Kurs oncesi bilgi puanina gore kurs sonrasi bilgi puaninda (on test ortalama puani 59.5±17.9...

Research paper thumbnail of 68 Psychological Symptoms of Adolescents with and Without Chronic Illnesses

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Verbal sexual harrassment: A hidden problem for Turkish adolescent girls

Asian Journal of Women's Studies, 2015

This study is a descriptive one that seeks to determine how adolescent girls cope with verbal sex... more This study is a descriptive one that seeks to determine how adolescent girls cope with verbal sexual abuse in Turkey. The study sample comprised 500 female secondary school students who agreed to participate in the investigation. Data was obtained via a questionnaire that focused on the background of the respondents, the kinds of verbal sexual abuse they had faced, how they felt afterwards, if they had sought to take any action, what coping strategies they adopted, how they explained the abuse and so on. All of them felt that the sexual abuse was abnormal. After the abuse most of the female students did not seek any kind of help and felt that it cannot be stopped. The respondents have had to make some changes in their life styles and restrict their lives to some extent in order to protect themselves from verbal sexual abuse. Some suggestions are made to address the issue and for improving the situation and viewing verbal sexual abuse as an important social and health problem in different educational and health institutions, the family and society.

Research paper thumbnail of The Adaptation of The Successful Aging Inventory: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

This study was conducted to adapt the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) into Turkish and to determ... more This study was conducted to adapt the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) into Turkish and to determine its validity/reliability. The study is a methodological type study. The data were collected by face-to-face interview method in a nursing home and different seven district in Burdur province. The sample of the study consisted of 115 elderly individuals over the age of 60. Adaptation steps were made according to internationally accepted scientific methods. Accordingly, the factor loads of the items were between .41 and .89, the correlation coefficient between the score for each item and the scale score was r=.21-.65; correlation coefficient of each subscale item and subscale score is r=.57-.90 (p<.001). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient is .81 for the whole scale and .62-.86 for the subscales. There was no significant difference in the test-retest analysis performed to determine the difference between the two separate applications of the scale (p>.05). In this study, it was c...

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Share of the “Burden”: Impact of a Support Organisation on Caregiver Burden of People Affected by Dementia

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Purpose. This study investigated the experiences and expectations of unpaid caregivers who were m... more Purpose. This study investigated the experiences and expectations of unpaid caregivers who were members of a nonprofit social support organisation. Design and Methods. Colaizzi’s phenomenological exploration was followed. Data were saturated after 15 in-depth individual interviews at a centre for people affected with dementia. Findings. The themes reported with the COREQ checklist were contributory to caregiver burden, the escalation of dementia symptoms, changes in family roles, psychological distress, social challenges, membership in a social network, and developing effective coping skills. Practice Implications. Access, availability, and continuity of psychosocial support programs are vital for the wellbeing of people affected with dementia.

Research paper thumbnail of Obstetric violence in southwestern Turkey: Risk factors and its relationship to postpartum depression

Health Care for Women International

Research paper thumbnail of Gebelik Döneminde Kadına Yönelik Şiddet Risk Faktörleri, Sonuçları ve Önlenmesi

Research paper thumbnail of Erken evre meme kanseri hastalarında telefonla danışmanlık müdahalesinin etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi

ÖZETAraştırma, Evre O,I,II meme kanseri tedavisini tamamlamış hastalara uygulanan telefonla danış... more ÖZETAraştırma, Evre O,I,II meme kanseri tedavisini tamamlamış hastalara uygulanan telefonla danışmanlık ve kitapçıkla bilgilendirme ve sadece kitapçıkla bilgilendirme girişimlerinin hastaların anksiyete, depresyon, yaşam kalitesi ve hastalığa psikososyal uyumları üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla deneysel olarak yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin onkoloji kliniği’nde basit rastgele örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 120 hasta oluşturmuştur. Bu hastalardan 40’ı telefonla danışmanlık ve kitapçıkla bilgilendirme grubunu (Deney 1), 40’ı kitapçıkla bilgilendirme grubunu (Deney 2), 40’ı ise kontrol grubunu oluşturmuştur. Deney 2 grubuna hastanede kitapçığın kullanılması eğitimi verilmiş, Deney 1 hastalarına ise bu eğitimin yanında 8 seanstan oluşan telefonla danışmanlık müdahalesi yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, müdahale öncesinde ve ön test uygulamasından 8 hafta sonra Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Hastane Anksiyete Depresyon Ölçeği, Kısa Form (SF-36), Hasta...

Research paper thumbnail of The examination of psychiatry clinics in terms of therapeutic milieu in Turkey

European Psychiatry, 2016

Psychiatry clinics have a high importance for treatment of psychological problems. In some cases,... more Psychiatry clinics have a high importance for treatment of psychological problems. In some cases, individuals can stay in the inpatient treatment units after having being diagnosed a mental illness. Only Ergun [1] gives information about the physical status of psychiatry clinics, educational status and the number of the healthcare personnel in Turkey in her master thesis. For that reason, obtaining data for therapeutic milieu of the psychiatry clinics in Turkey will contribute to the development of contemporary psychiatry approach. This research is cross-sectional and definitive. Survey form of 42 questions has been prepared in the research. The data has been collected between the dates of 15th July–25th June by the researcher. The sampling involves all hospitals having psychiatry clinics in Turkey ( n =195). As a result of the research, it is found that psychiatry clinics in Turkey are not sufficient in terms of some of the therapeutic milieu features and sufficient for some. The n...

Research paper thumbnail of Psychiatric inpatients' view of the therapeutic environment: A Turkish interview study

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2020

The aim of the study was to determine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of inpatients in a ... more The aim of the study was to determine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of inpatients in a psychiatric clinic about the therapeutic environment of the clinic. Design and Methods: The data were collected in interviews using the phenomenological method and interpreted using Strauss and Corbin's approach to qualitative data analysis. Findings: As a result of the data analysis, four themes, "Activities," "Physical Environment," "Personnel," and "Rules" were determined, and each with a number of related subthemes.

Research paper thumbnail of The Elephant in the Room: Nurses’ Views of Communication Failure and Recommendations for Improvement in Perioperative Care

AORN Journal, 2019

Perioperative communication failures endanger patient safety and may reduce efficiency. The objec... more Perioperative communication failures endanger patient safety and may reduce efficiency. The objective of our phenomenological research study was to determine the reasons for and consequences of perioperative communication failures and to seek recommendations for improvement. Fourteen perioperative nurses participated in this study. We conducted in-depth interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire following Colaizzi's seven-step methodology to extract themes. We organized the themes into categories: causes, consequences, and recommendations for preventing communication failure. Some themes for causes were inadequate time for preoperative preparation, lack of personnel, and disruptive behaviors of physicians. Consequences of communication failure were decreased staff retention, avoidance of colleagues, threats to patient safety, and intra-team violence. Two recommendations included enforcing institutional regulations and creating team spirit. The study revealed that nurses believe that institutional regulations should not only be present but enforced. Further, nurses believe that strengthening employees' interpersonal skills is essential to preventing communication issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia: A phenomenological study

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2019

The aim of this study was to examine in depth the senses of hope and belonging in patients with s... more The aim of this study was to examine in depth the senses of hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia and factors which affect these. Design and Methods: The data were collected through the phenomenological interview method and interpreted using Strauss and Corbin's approach to qualitative data analysis. Findings: Patients with schizophrenia reported that having hope and feeling a sense of belonging were very important to them and patients with the same diagnosis, and that being accepted by society, being employed and being productive increased their senses of both hope and belonging. Practice Implications: For the rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia, which is a chronic disease, psychiatric nurses should carry out activities which increase their senses of hope and belonging.

Research paper thumbnail of Şizofreni Hastalığına Sahip Bireylerin Çalışma Hayatı Konusunda Yaşadıkları Güçlükler

Acibadem Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi, 2020

Bu çalışma şizofreni hastalarının iş bulma ve iş hayatında yaşadıkları güçlükleri belirlemek amac... more Bu çalışma şizofreni hastalarının iş bulma ve iş hayatında yaşadıkları güçlükleri belirlemek amacıyla fenomenolojik tipte yapılmış bir araştırmadır. Araştırma, amaca yönelik örneklem seçme yöntemi ile İstanbul'da bulunan Avrasya Şizofreni ve Dünya Şizofreni Dernekleri'ne üye olan, araştırmaya dâhil edilme kriterlerine uyan ve araştırmaya katılmayı yazılı ve sözlü olarak kabul eden, 12 hasta ile yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri 5 Eylül 2016-17 Mayıs 2017 tarihleri arasında belirlenen hastalarla yaklaşık 45'er dakikalık görüşmeler yapılarak toplanmıştır. Bireysel derinlemesine görüşmeler için literatür doğrultusunda araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen 17 soruluk yarı yapılandırılmış form kullanılmıştır Yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda hastaların çalışamama nedenleri, çalışmanın hasta üzerine etkileri ve çözüm önerileri olmak üzere toplam 3 ana tema ve bu temalar için alt temalar belirlenmiştir. Çalışmama nedenleri adlı tema için hastalığın çalışma hayatına etkisi, hastaların işe alınmamaları, engellilik maaşının çalışma durumunda kesilmesi ve damgalanma nedeniyle iş hayatında yaşanan güçlükler olmak üzere 4 alt tema belirlenmiştir Çalışmanın hasta üzerine etkileri adlı tema için çalışmanın olumlu etkileri ve çalışmamanın olumsuz etkileri olmak üzere 2 alt tema belirlenmiştir Çözüm önerileri adlı tema için ise hastalığa uygun işler, halkın eğitimi, derneklerin artırılması ve devletle ilgili çözümler olmak üzere 4 alt tema belirlenmiştir. Hastaların ifadeleri doğrultusunda şizofreni hastalarının aldıkları engelli maaşı kesildiği için bir işe girmeye çekindikleri, damgalandıkları için işe alınmadıkları ve işe alınanların iş ortamında damgalanma yaşaması nedeniyle çalışmamayı tercih ettikleri belirlenmiştir Hastaların çalışma hayatına ait sorunların çözümü konusunda girişimler yapılması ve damgalamayı azaltıcı uygulamalar için harekete geçilmesi gerektiğini düşündükleri görüldü. Sonuç olarak şizofreni tanısı alan hastaların her alanda olduğu gibi iş alanında da damgalanmakta ve ekonomik özgürlüklerini kazanamamaktadırlar.

Research paper thumbnail of The Examination Of The Some Aspects Of The Therapeutic Environment Of Psychiatric Inpatient Clinics In Turkey

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences, 2018

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics... more Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics in Turkey in terms of therapeutic environment. Methods: The present study was performed cross-sectionally and descriptively in 195 institutes comprising the psychiatry clinic in Turkey. A survey of 42 questions was used that included the characteristics of clinics obtained by reviewing the literature and listing specialist opinions. Data were collected via telephone between June 25, 2014 and July 15, 2015. Analysis of data was performed using the SPSS 18.0 software. Numbers and percentages were used as descriptive statistics with respect to hospitals. Results: It was found that 63.1% of clinics had 6-10 nurses, 77.9% of them had 1-10 doctors, and 37.4% of them did not have a visit room, whereas 47.2% of them had an occupation room. It was discovered that 99% of clinic activities for patients were performed, 45.6% of them with occupational therapy were not performed, 16.9% of them with occupational therapy were performed, and 57.5% of them with regular sport activities were not performed. It was detected that psychoeducation was not performed in 66.2% of the clinics, whereas it was performed in 33.8% of them. Conclusions: It was observed that when the results of the study were evaluated, there were deficiencies in physical configuration in our country and limited therapeutic activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Determining the relation between the internet addiction in Turkish secondary school students and the perceived family support

European Psychiatry, 2017

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to determine the relation between the internet addiction l... more ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to determine the relation between the internet addiction levels of secondary school students and the perceived family support.MethodsThe study was conducted in the cross-sectional and descriptive design, and the data were collected from 3391 students who were studying at 5th and 7th grades at 23 secondary schools in the city of Burdur and its central villages. The Personal Information Form, the Internet Addiction Scale, and the Social Support Received from the Family Scale were used to collect the data. The data were collected between the dates 15.11.2013 and 15.01.2014. After the necessary explanations were made to the students, the informed consent form were sent to their parents/legal guardians, and the students who returned these forms were included in the study. The numbers, percentages, average values, and standard deviation, which are among the descriptive statistical methods, were used in evaluating the data. The Pearson correlation and...

Research paper thumbnail of The Examination Of The Some Aspects Of The Therapeutic Environment Of Psychiatric Inpatient Clinics In Turkey

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences, 2018

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics... more Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics in Turkey in terms of therapeutic environment. Methods: The present study was performed cross-sectionally and descriptively in 195 institutes comprising the psychiatry clinic in Turkey. A survey of 42 questions was used that included the characteristics of clinics obtained by reviewing the literature and listing specialist opinions. Data were collected via telephone between June 25, 2014 and July 15, 2015. Analysis of data was performed using the SPSS 18.0 software. Numbers and percentages were used as descriptive statistics with respect to hospitals. Results: It was found that 63.1% of clinics had 6-10 nurses, 77.9% of them had 1-10 doctors, and 37.4% of them did not have a visit room, whereas 47.2% of them had an occupation room. It was discovered that 99% of clinic activities for patients were performed, 45.6% of them with occupational therapy were not performed, 16.9% of them with occupational therapy were performed, and 57.5% of them with regular sport activities were not performed. It was detected that psychoeducation was not performed in 66.2% of the clinics, whereas it was performed in 33.8% of them. Conclusions: It was observed that when the results of the study were evaluated, there were deficiencies in physical configuration in our country and limited therapeutic activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Roles of Psychiatry Nurses Within a Therapeutic Environment of Psychiatry Clinics in Turkey

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Jun 1, 2017

Object: The object of this study is to determine the roles of psychiatry nurses within the therap... more Object: The object of this study is to determine the roles of psychiatry nurses within the therapeutic environment of psychiatry clinics in Turkey. Methods: This study was performed in a cross-sectional and descriptive design in 195 institutes comprising psychiatry clinics in Turkey. Results: When the responsibilities of nurses for clinical activities were asked, the following answers were obtained: playing with patients or painting at a rate of 54,4%. It was determined that in the majority of psychiatry clinics, there were educational activities which were conducted by nurses. Conclusion: The researchers propose that the increase in the roles and responsibilities of nurses in such activities be supported.

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors of psychiatric symptom scores in a sample of Turkish high school students

Nursing & Health Sciences, Oct 8, 2010

Most mental health problems start in adolescence and early adulthood. According to the literature... more Most mental health problems start in adolescence and early adulthood. According to the literature, one out of five children and adolescents suffers at least one mental health problem. In this cross-sectional study, the distribution of psychiatric symptom scores among 728 Turkish high school students in grades 9, 10, and 11 was examined and associated with the students&amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; gender, type of school, and grade level, as well as parental attitudes. The Brief Symptom Inventory and The Global Severity Index were used in this study. The latter is a global index of the former, and assesses indications of psychopathological disturbance. Girls score significantly higher than boys on all subscales of the Inventory, and specifically the Index. The highest Global Severity Index scores were obtained from the students who were attending vocational high schools, those who were in 11th grade, and those who indicated indifferent parental attitudes. This study revealed the need for a closer investigation of those students who are at severe risk of mental health problems.

Research paper thumbnail of Determining the relation between the internet addiction in Turkish secondary school students and the perceived family support

European Psychiatry, Apr 1, 2017

Aims Are sleeping problems as measured by the use of hypnotics in toddlers a risk factor for ADHD... more Aims Are sleeping problems as measured by the use of hypnotics in toddlers a risk factor for ADHD? Methods Prescription database information data was collected for 47,413 children participating in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort, where mothers report on toddler drug use. These two datasets were used as predictors of diagnoses of ADHD as seen in the Norwegian Patients Registry in a 7-year follow up period. Results Agreement between mother-reported drug use and hypnotics use as measured was less than 50% for all hypnotics (min 19% and max 48%). The two datasets will be further used to investigate the relationship between toddler drug use and a later childhood diagnosis of ADHD. Conclusions Considering the low to moderate agreement between mother-reported survey data and data from prescription databases it is of value to use both data sources in a study looking at the predictive value of sleeping problems and hypnotics use in toddlers on later development of ADHD. Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Research paper thumbnail of Kronik Hastalığı Olan ve Olmayan Ergenlerin Ruhsal Durumlarının Karşılaştırılması

Research paper thumbnail of Temel Yaşam Desteği Kursuna Katılan Hemşirelik/Sağlık Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinin Kurstaki Başarı, Beklenti ve Memnuniyetleri

Amac: Yapilan calismalarda hemsirelerin temel yasam destegi (TYD) konusundaki bilgi ve becerileri... more Amac: Yapilan calismalarda hemsirelerin temel yasam destegi (TYD) konusundaki bilgi ve becerilerinin yetersiz oldugu bildirilmektedir. Bu calisma, hemsirelik ogrencilerinin TYD egitiminden beklentilerini belirlemek, TYD on test basarilarini ve TYD kursunun ogrencilerin bilgi, beceri ve memnuniyet duzeylerine katkisini degerlendirmek amaciyla yapildi.Gerec ve Yontem: Tanimlayici tipteki arastirmanin orneklemini Istanbul’daki Hemsirelik/Saglik Yuksekokulu’nda okumakta olan ve ozel bir universiteye bagli hemsirelik egitim-arastirma merkezi ve bir vakif kurulusunun duzenledigi TYD kursuna katilan 125 ogrenci olusturdu. Veriler, Kisisel Bilgi Formu, TYD On ve Son Test Soru Formu, TYD Beceri Kontrol Cizelgeleri ve Kurs Memnuniyet Soru Formu ile toplandi. Bulgular: Ogrencilerin %36.5’inin daha once TYD egitimi aldigi; bu egitimi almis olanlarin TYD bilgi on testinde daha basarili oldugu belirlendi. Kurs oncesi bilgi puanina gore kurs sonrasi bilgi puaninda (on test ortalama puani 59.5±17.9...

Research paper thumbnail of 68 Psychological Symptoms of Adolescents with and Without Chronic Illnesses

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Verbal sexual harrassment: A hidden problem for Turkish adolescent girls

Asian Journal of Women's Studies, 2015

This study is a descriptive one that seeks to determine how adolescent girls cope with verbal sex... more This study is a descriptive one that seeks to determine how adolescent girls cope with verbal sexual abuse in Turkey. The study sample comprised 500 female secondary school students who agreed to participate in the investigation. Data was obtained via a questionnaire that focused on the background of the respondents, the kinds of verbal sexual abuse they had faced, how they felt afterwards, if they had sought to take any action, what coping strategies they adopted, how they explained the abuse and so on. All of them felt that the sexual abuse was abnormal. After the abuse most of the female students did not seek any kind of help and felt that it cannot be stopped. The respondents have had to make some changes in their life styles and restrict their lives to some extent in order to protect themselves from verbal sexual abuse. Some suggestions are made to address the issue and for improving the situation and viewing verbal sexual abuse as an important social and health problem in different educational and health institutions, the family and society.

Research paper thumbnail of The Adaptation of The Successful Aging Inventory: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

This study was conducted to adapt the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) into Turkish and to determ... more This study was conducted to adapt the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) into Turkish and to determine its validity/reliability. The study is a methodological type study. The data were collected by face-to-face interview method in a nursing home and different seven district in Burdur province. The sample of the study consisted of 115 elderly individuals over the age of 60. Adaptation steps were made according to internationally accepted scientific methods. Accordingly, the factor loads of the items were between .41 and .89, the correlation coefficient between the score for each item and the scale score was r=.21-.65; correlation coefficient of each subscale item and subscale score is r=.57-.90 (p<.001). The Cronbach's alpha coefficient is .81 for the whole scale and .62-.86 for the subscales. There was no significant difference in the test-retest analysis performed to determine the difference between the two separate applications of the scale (p>.05). In this study, it was c...

Research paper thumbnail of Urban Share of the “Burden”: Impact of a Support Organisation on Caregiver Burden of People Affected by Dementia

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Purpose. This study investigated the experiences and expectations of unpaid caregivers who were m... more Purpose. This study investigated the experiences and expectations of unpaid caregivers who were members of a nonprofit social support organisation. Design and Methods. Colaizzi’s phenomenological exploration was followed. Data were saturated after 15 in-depth individual interviews at a centre for people affected with dementia. Findings. The themes reported with the COREQ checklist were contributory to caregiver burden, the escalation of dementia symptoms, changes in family roles, psychological distress, social challenges, membership in a social network, and developing effective coping skills. Practice Implications. Access, availability, and continuity of psychosocial support programs are vital for the wellbeing of people affected with dementia.

Research paper thumbnail of Obstetric violence in southwestern Turkey: Risk factors and its relationship to postpartum depression

Health Care for Women International

Research paper thumbnail of Gebelik Döneminde Kadına Yönelik Şiddet Risk Faktörleri, Sonuçları ve Önlenmesi

Research paper thumbnail of Erken evre meme kanseri hastalarında telefonla danışmanlık müdahalesinin etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi

ÖZETAraştırma, Evre O,I,II meme kanseri tedavisini tamamlamış hastalara uygulanan telefonla danış... more ÖZETAraştırma, Evre O,I,II meme kanseri tedavisini tamamlamış hastalara uygulanan telefonla danışmanlık ve kitapçıkla bilgilendirme ve sadece kitapçıkla bilgilendirme girişimlerinin hastaların anksiyete, depresyon, yaşam kalitesi ve hastalığa psikososyal uyumları üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla deneysel olarak yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinin onkoloji kliniği’nde basit rastgele örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 120 hasta oluşturmuştur. Bu hastalardan 40’ı telefonla danışmanlık ve kitapçıkla bilgilendirme grubunu (Deney 1), 40’ı kitapçıkla bilgilendirme grubunu (Deney 2), 40’ı ise kontrol grubunu oluşturmuştur. Deney 2 grubuna hastanede kitapçığın kullanılması eğitimi verilmiş, Deney 1 hastalarına ise bu eğitimin yanında 8 seanstan oluşan telefonla danışmanlık müdahalesi yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, müdahale öncesinde ve ön test uygulamasından 8 hafta sonra Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Hastane Anksiyete Depresyon Ölçeği, Kısa Form (SF-36), Hasta...

Research paper thumbnail of The examination of psychiatry clinics in terms of therapeutic milieu in Turkey

European Psychiatry, 2016

Psychiatry clinics have a high importance for treatment of psychological problems. In some cases,... more Psychiatry clinics have a high importance for treatment of psychological problems. In some cases, individuals can stay in the inpatient treatment units after having being diagnosed a mental illness. Only Ergun [1] gives information about the physical status of psychiatry clinics, educational status and the number of the healthcare personnel in Turkey in her master thesis. For that reason, obtaining data for therapeutic milieu of the psychiatry clinics in Turkey will contribute to the development of contemporary psychiatry approach. This research is cross-sectional and definitive. Survey form of 42 questions has been prepared in the research. The data has been collected between the dates of 15th July–25th June by the researcher. The sampling involves all hospitals having psychiatry clinics in Turkey ( n =195). As a result of the research, it is found that psychiatry clinics in Turkey are not sufficient in terms of some of the therapeutic milieu features and sufficient for some. The n...

Research paper thumbnail of Psychiatric inpatients' view of the therapeutic environment: A Turkish interview study

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2020

The aim of the study was to determine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of inpatients in a ... more The aim of the study was to determine the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of inpatients in a psychiatric clinic about the therapeutic environment of the clinic. Design and Methods: The data were collected in interviews using the phenomenological method and interpreted using Strauss and Corbin's approach to qualitative data analysis. Findings: As a result of the data analysis, four themes, "Activities," "Physical Environment," "Personnel," and "Rules" were determined, and each with a number of related subthemes.

Research paper thumbnail of The Elephant in the Room: Nurses’ Views of Communication Failure and Recommendations for Improvement in Perioperative Care

AORN Journal, 2019

Perioperative communication failures endanger patient safety and may reduce efficiency. The objec... more Perioperative communication failures endanger patient safety and may reduce efficiency. The objective of our phenomenological research study was to determine the reasons for and consequences of perioperative communication failures and to seek recommendations for improvement. Fourteen perioperative nurses participated in this study. We conducted in-depth interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire following Colaizzi's seven-step methodology to extract themes. We organized the themes into categories: causes, consequences, and recommendations for preventing communication failure. Some themes for causes were inadequate time for preoperative preparation, lack of personnel, and disruptive behaviors of physicians. Consequences of communication failure were decreased staff retention, avoidance of colleagues, threats to patient safety, and intra-team violence. Two recommendations included enforcing institutional regulations and creating team spirit. The study revealed that nurses believe that institutional regulations should not only be present but enforced. Further, nurses believe that strengthening employees' interpersonal skills is essential to preventing communication issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia: A phenomenological study

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2019

The aim of this study was to examine in depth the senses of hope and belonging in patients with s... more The aim of this study was to examine in depth the senses of hope and belonging in patients with schizophrenia and factors which affect these. Design and Methods: The data were collected through the phenomenological interview method and interpreted using Strauss and Corbin's approach to qualitative data analysis. Findings: Patients with schizophrenia reported that having hope and feeling a sense of belonging were very important to them and patients with the same diagnosis, and that being accepted by society, being employed and being productive increased their senses of both hope and belonging. Practice Implications: For the rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia, which is a chronic disease, psychiatric nurses should carry out activities which increase their senses of hope and belonging.

Research paper thumbnail of Şizofreni Hastalığına Sahip Bireylerin Çalışma Hayatı Konusunda Yaşadıkları Güçlükler

Acibadem Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi, 2020

Bu çalışma şizofreni hastalarının iş bulma ve iş hayatında yaşadıkları güçlükleri belirlemek amac... more Bu çalışma şizofreni hastalarının iş bulma ve iş hayatında yaşadıkları güçlükleri belirlemek amacıyla fenomenolojik tipte yapılmış bir araştırmadır. Araştırma, amaca yönelik örneklem seçme yöntemi ile İstanbul'da bulunan Avrasya Şizofreni ve Dünya Şizofreni Dernekleri'ne üye olan, araştırmaya dâhil edilme kriterlerine uyan ve araştırmaya katılmayı yazılı ve sözlü olarak kabul eden, 12 hasta ile yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri 5 Eylül 2016-17 Mayıs 2017 tarihleri arasında belirlenen hastalarla yaklaşık 45'er dakikalık görüşmeler yapılarak toplanmıştır. Bireysel derinlemesine görüşmeler için literatür doğrultusunda araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen 17 soruluk yarı yapılandırılmış form kullanılmıştır Yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda hastaların çalışamama nedenleri, çalışmanın hasta üzerine etkileri ve çözüm önerileri olmak üzere toplam 3 ana tema ve bu temalar için alt temalar belirlenmiştir. Çalışmama nedenleri adlı tema için hastalığın çalışma hayatına etkisi, hastaların işe alınmamaları, engellilik maaşının çalışma durumunda kesilmesi ve damgalanma nedeniyle iş hayatında yaşanan güçlükler olmak üzere 4 alt tema belirlenmiştir Çalışmanın hasta üzerine etkileri adlı tema için çalışmanın olumlu etkileri ve çalışmamanın olumsuz etkileri olmak üzere 2 alt tema belirlenmiştir Çözüm önerileri adlı tema için ise hastalığa uygun işler, halkın eğitimi, derneklerin artırılması ve devletle ilgili çözümler olmak üzere 4 alt tema belirlenmiştir. Hastaların ifadeleri doğrultusunda şizofreni hastalarının aldıkları engelli maaşı kesildiği için bir işe girmeye çekindikleri, damgalandıkları için işe alınmadıkları ve işe alınanların iş ortamında damgalanma yaşaması nedeniyle çalışmamayı tercih ettikleri belirlenmiştir Hastaların çalışma hayatına ait sorunların çözümü konusunda girişimler yapılması ve damgalamayı azaltıcı uygulamalar için harekete geçilmesi gerektiğini düşündükleri görüldü. Sonuç olarak şizofreni tanısı alan hastaların her alanda olduğu gibi iş alanında da damgalanmakta ve ekonomik özgürlüklerini kazanamamaktadırlar.

Research paper thumbnail of The Examination Of The Some Aspects Of The Therapeutic Environment Of Psychiatric Inpatient Clinics In Turkey

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences, 2018

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics... more Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the current status of psychiatry clinics in Turkey in terms of therapeutic environment. Methods: The present study was performed cross-sectionally and descriptively in 195 institutes comprising the psychiatry clinic in Turkey. A survey of 42 questions was used that included the characteristics of clinics obtained by reviewing the literature and listing specialist opinions. Data were collected via telephone between June 25, 2014 and July 15, 2015. Analysis of data was performed using the SPSS 18.0 software. Numbers and percentages were used as descriptive statistics with respect to hospitals. Results: It was found that 63.1% of clinics had 6-10 nurses, 77.9% of them had 1-10 doctors, and 37.4% of them did not have a visit room, whereas 47.2% of them had an occupation room. It was discovered that 99% of clinic activities for patients were performed, 45.6% of them with occupational therapy were not performed, 16.9% of them with occupational therapy were performed, and 57.5% of them with regular sport activities were not performed. It was detected that psychoeducation was not performed in 66.2% of the clinics, whereas it was performed in 33.8% of them. Conclusions: It was observed that when the results of the study were evaluated, there were deficiencies in physical configuration in our country and limited therapeutic activities.

Research paper thumbnail of Determining the relation between the internet addiction in Turkish secondary school students and the perceived family support

European Psychiatry, 2017

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to determine the relation between the internet addiction l... more ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to determine the relation between the internet addiction levels of secondary school students and the perceived family support.MethodsThe study was conducted in the cross-sectional and descriptive design, and the data were collected from 3391 students who were studying at 5th and 7th grades at 23 secondary schools in the city of Burdur and its central villages. The Personal Information Form, the Internet Addiction Scale, and the Social Support Received from the Family Scale were used to collect the data. The data were collected between the dates 15.11.2013 and 15.01.2014. After the necessary explanations were made to the students, the informed consent form were sent to their parents/legal guardians, and the students who returned these forms were included in the study. The numbers, percentages, average values, and standard deviation, which are among the descriptive statistical methods, were used in evaluating the data. The Pearson correlation and...