Browsing by Author "Turgay, Gulay"

Now showing 1 - 7 of 7

The Effect of Acupressure Applied to Different Fistula Area on Fistule Needle Entry Pain
(2023) Turgay, Gulay; Cevik, Banu; Inanoglu, Isilay; Kaya, Semiha; AAN-3284-2021
Effect of Acupressure Applied To Li4 Point On Fistula Needle Pain Intensity In Haemodialysis Patients
(2022) Turgay, Gulay; Cevik, Banu; Inanoglu, Isilay; Kaya, Semiha; Sayin, Cihat Burak
THE EFFECT OF SLEEP HYGIENE TRAINING AND PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION EXERCISE ON SLEEP, QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEPRESSION IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
(2019) Turgay, Gulay; Polat, Ulku
Evaluation of Hemodialysis Patients in Terms of Activities of Daily Living, Disability, Depression and Comorbidity
(2017) Turgay, Gulay; Tutal, Emre; Sezer, Siren
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate the hemodialysis patients in terms of activities of daily living (ADLs), disability, depression and comorbidity. MATERIAL and METHODS: The population of this cross-sectional study included 220 patients undergoing treatment at a dialysis center between June-August 2016. The study sample however was comprised of 144 patients who were 50 years old and above, had been undergoing hemodialysis treatment for at least six months and who agreed to participate in the research. The data was collected using the Patient Identification Form, the Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale, Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, Brief Disability Questionnaire, Charlson Comorbidity Score and Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS: The patients were divided into two groups: the 50-64 years age group and the 65-plus age group. The patients in the first group were found to have an Activities of Daily Living Scale score of 17.28 +/- 1.45, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale score of 19.98 +/- 3.02, and a Brief Disability Questionnaire score of 7.42 +/- 3.99 whereas the patients in the second group were found to have score of 15.73 +/- 2.53, 17.29 +/- 3.43 and 10.7 +/- 4.18 respectively. CONCLUSION: Hemodialysis and age progression leads to dependency of patients at varying levels while they maintain their activities of daily living.
Home Application by Hemodialysis Patients for Hypertension Management
(2017) Gokdogan, Feray; Kes, Duygu; Turgay, Gulay; Tuna, Dondu
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine home application by hemodialysis patients for hypertension management. MATERIAL and METHODS: The population of the descriptive study included a total of 279 patients who were treated at the hemodialysis centers of two state hospitals, one private hospital and one training and research hospital situated within Karabuk province. A total of 120 patients who were over 18 years of age, had hypertension, could communicate, and whose clinic state were stable, who did not have any mental and psychiatric disorder and who accepted to participate in the research voluntarily were included in the sample. RESULTS: It was determined that 59.2% of the patients who participated in the study did not measure their blood pressures at home regularly; 44.6% did not take their medication regularly and did not know the name and dosages of their medication (60.7% and 64.3% respectively); 73.2% had stopped taking medication without the physician's knowledge; 85% used salt in meals; and 70.8% and 46.7% respectively did not comply with the liquid limitation. CONCLUSION: It is important to reveal the effects of a nursing care approach for supporting hypertension self-management at home of our patients based on their individual characteristics through studies focusing on regular training, monitoring and providing consultancy services.
Olfactory Function Test As A Nutritional Predictor In Hemodialysis Patients
(2018) Turgay, Gulay; Bal, Zeynep; Tutal, Emre; Sezer, Siren
Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
(2018) Turgay, Gulay; Tutal, Emre; Sezer, Siren
OBJECTIVE: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in hemodialysis patients and can lead to both insomnia and fatigue. This study examines the relationship between RLS, sleep quality and fatigue in hemodialysis patients. MATERIAL and METHODS: The population of this cross-sectional study included 360 patients on hemodialysis treatment. 61 patients of study group were diagnosed with RLS due to criteria of International RLS study group. 50 patients of study group without RLS were evaluated as the control group of study. Data were collected from the patient data charts; International RLS study group criteria severity scale intended for determining the severity of RLS in patients with RLS; the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI), the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) and the Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) were used. RESULTS: RLS was found in 17.8% (n=61) of patients and the mean severity score was 22.5 +/- 8.1. The RLS group was found to have a PSQI score of 10.8 +/- 4.8, an ESS score of 6.5 +/- 4.3 and a PFS score of 5.8 +/- 2.4 whereas the control group was found to have scores of 6.4 +/- 3.8,3.7 +/- 3.2 and 3.3 +/- 2.2 respectively (p=0.0001). CONCLUSION: RLS associated with chronic renal failure, both increase the fatigue of patients and adversely affect the quality of sleep.