Browsing by Author "Kosucu, Sibel Nargiz"

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Hand Hygiene Compliance Rate of Health Professionals
(2015) Kosucu, Sibel Nargiz; Goktas, Sonay Baltaci; Yildiz, Tulin; 0000-0003-4100-5767; 0000-0003-4100-5767; AAT-4416-2020; GOJ-9695-2022; GQH-4538-2022
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to define the compliance rate of health professionals to the rule of 5 indications which require hand hygiene. Method: Health professionals were observed for two hours a day within working hours during three months by an observer. The observation was made according to 5 indications rule for hand hygiene and compliance rates were calculated. Results: A total of 3690 hand hygiene indications were observed. Compliance rate of health professionals was found as 58%. Hand hygiene compliance rates were found to be 69% for nurses, 45% for doctors and 36% for allied health professionals. Hand hygiene compliance was observed to be the highest as 80% before aseptic operations and the lowest as 48% after touching patients' goods. Conclusions: Providing hand hygiene for health professionals is the first step of infection control programme which is constituted to prevent hospital infections. In accordance with obtained findings, increasing compliance is planned with repetitive educations which especially include the statement of hand hygiene indications and methods for health professionals tailored through evaluations via observation method and feedback of gained findings.
A Hospital-Based Survey on the Perception of Music Therapy Among Nurses and Midwives
(2016) Goktas, Sonay Baltaci; Yildiz, Tulin; Kosucu, Sibel Nargiz; Ates, Duygu; 0000-0003-4100-5767; GQH-4538-2022
Objective: To determine the knowledge, understanding, behavior, and practices of music therapy among Turkish nurses and midwives. Methods: This was a cross-sectional hospital-based survey performed on 225 nurses and midwives with a self-completed study questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of five sections, each having 4-20 multiple-choice questions on socio-demographic and professional characteristics, patterns of listening to music, knowledge and opinions on music therapy, the effect of music therapy on vital signs, and applicability of music therapy. Results: Of the participants, 194 (87.8%) were nurses and 27 (12.2%) were midwives. Almost all the participants (99.1%) stated that they like music. Of the participants, 70.6% had knowledge on the health-related effects of music and believe that music positively affects patients. However, over 90% had not received any education on music therapy during formal or in-service training. Only 7.7% use music therapy in patient care, and 36.2% have never thought of using music therapy. Although 67.4% of participants think that music therapy is easy to apply, 52.0% have working conditions which is not appropriate for the application of therapy. The reasons preventing participants from applying music therapy were insufficient physical conditions, shortage of time, and unsupportive approach of hospital management. Conclusion: Even though Turkish nurses and midwives have a positive perspective toward music therapy, they have no adequate training and physical conditions to effectively apply this treatment. Comprehensive continuous education programs on music therapy for both nurses and midwives and hospital managements should be planned and implemented.
Relationship Between Depression and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Patients With History of Transplant
(2019) Gezginci, Elif; Kosucu, Sibel Nargiz; Goktas, Sonay; Sahin, Ezgi; 31402254
Background. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression and healthy lifestyle behaviors of patients with a history of transplant. Methods. This was a descriptive study. The study was conducted on 110 patients who received organ transplant and attended a university hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Data were collected using a patient information form, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale-II. Results. The mean age of the patients in years +/- SD was 45.8 +/- 12.35; 60.9% of them were men; and the mean body mass index (kg/m(2)) was 26.9 +/- 4.84. There was a statistically significant difference between nutrition subscale and body mass index. A statistically significant difference was found between the total score of healthy lifestyle behaviors, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships subdimension with education status. There was a statistically significant difference between health responsibility, nutrition, and interpersonal relationships subdimension with marital status. There was a statistically significant difference between health responsibility subdimension and income status. A statistically significant difference was found between nutrition, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, stress management subdimension with living alone or living with someone. There was a statistically significant difference between depression scores and elapsed time after transplantation. There was a significant moderate negative correlation between depression and healthy lifestyle behaviors scores. Conclusion. According to results of this study, healthy lifestyle behaviors of patients with a history of organ transplant were affected by factors such as body mass index, education status, income status, and marital status. Depression levels decreased as healthy lifestyle behaviors improved for the patients of organ of the transplant.