Browsing by Author "Akbayrak, Turkan"

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Complex Decongestive Therapy and Taping For Patients with Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Study
(2014) Pekyavas, Nihan Ozunlu; Tunay, Volga Bayrakci; Akbayrak, Turkan; Kaya, Serap; Karatas, Metin; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0603-5688; 25066648
Purpose: The purpose of our study was to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (R) Application with Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in patients with lymphedema. Materials and Methods: 45 patients were randomly divided into 3 groups (CDT including Bandage, CDT including Bandage + Kinesio Tape (R), CDT including Kinesio Tape (R) without bandage). Assessments included the severity of the symptoms such as pain, discomfort, heaviness, tension, stiffness and weakness. Bilateral circumference measurements were done for evaluation of the edema. Results: Symptoms were decreased in all three groups (p < 0.05). CDT was found effective only during treatment in arm volume (p < 0.05). Kinesio Taping (R) applied with CDT had effect of decreasing edema after 10 days of treatment period (p < 0.05) and for control period (p < 0.05). Only the application of Kinesio Taping (R) group also had significant decrease at edema (p <0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio Taping (R) Application along with CDT may have a better effect on decreasing lymphedema which can stimulate the reduction of edema for long term effects. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The effect of kinesio taping and lifestyle changes on pain, body awareness and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea
(2020) Dogan, Hanife; Eroglu, Semra; Akbayrak, Turkan; 32379659
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and lifestyle changes on pain, body awareness, and quality of life in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Subjects in the first group underwent kinesio taping and lifestyle changes and subjects in the second group were instructed only lifestyle changes. The pain levels were evaluated using a visual analogue scale, menstrual symptoms using the Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire, health-related life quality using the Short Form-36, and changes in body awareness using the Body Awareness Questionnaire form. Pain intensity decreased, and body awareness and quality of life increased in both groups (p < 0.05). However, in the first group, pain severity decreased more, and body awareness and quality of life increased more (p < 0.05). As a result, it is thought that both kinesio taping and lifestyle changes can be used to improve quality of life and body awareness and to decrease pain level.
Physical activity level, exercise behavior, barriers, and preferences of patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema
(2020) Yildiz Kabak, Vesile; Gursen, Ceren; Aytar, Ayca; Akbayrak, Turkan; Duger, Tulin; 33170403
Purpose To identify physical activity level, exercise behavior, barriers, and preferences in female patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Methods Patients with BCRL consulted to physical therapy to receive lymphedema treatment were included. Age, gender, body mass index matched healthy controls (HC) were included to identify differences. The transtheoretical model was used to determine exercise behavior. Physical activity level was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The exercise barriers and preferences of patients with BCRL were recorded using a checklist based on the previous studies. Results A total of 48 female patients with BCRL and 38 female HC participated in the study. Physical activity level was significantly lower in patients with BCRL when compared to HC (p < 0.05). However, the number of participants who engaged in regular exercise was significantly higher in patients with BCRL than HC (33.2% vs 7.9%, p < 0.05). The most common exercise barriers were fatigue (64.5%), having other responsibilities (60.4%), and weather-related factors (56.2%). Majority of the participants preferred to participate in a supervised (79.1%), structured (66.6%), combined-type (77.1%), and moderate intensity (79.1%) exercise program, and they preferred to be informed at the time of the cancer diagnosis (45.8%) by a physiotherapist (66.6%). Moreover, the most preferred exercise type was walking/jogging (66.6%). Conclusion The present study showed inadequate physical activity and exercise behavior in patients with BCRL. Supportive care interventions are needed to overcome barriers for patients with BCRL. Preferences of patients and exercise enjoyment should also be taken into consideration to increase the participation in exercises.
Response To Letter To The Editor: The Importance Of Discussing Physical Exercise In Women With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
(2022) Kabak, Vesile Yildiz; Gursen, Ceren; Aytar, Ayca; Akbayrak, Turkan; Duger, Tulin; 36152063