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Empathy And Lgbti Perspectives Among University Nursing Students In Turkiye
(ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING, 2024-12) Topal, Cansu Akdag; Ucgun, Tugce; Gurel, Reyyan
Objective: The research aims to understand the factors influencing nursing students' attitudes towards the LGBTI community, given the importance of culturally competent and inclusive care in healthcare. Method: A descriptive and relationship-seeking design was used. The study was completed by 386 nursing students. Data were collected with "Personal Information Form, LGBTI Attitude Scale (LGBTI-AS) and Toronto Empathy Scale (TEQ)". Hierarchical regression analysis was used to identify predictors of attitudes towards LGBTI individuals among nursing students. Results: The total mean score of the Awareness to LGBTI Attitude Scale was 2.47 +/- 1.0 (moderate attitudes). The findings revealed that female students and senior nursing students exhibited more positive attitudes, while those with friendships with LGBTI individuals and higher empathy levels showed greater acceptance and understanding towards the LGBTI community (p p < 0.001). The results showed that 22 % of the total variance in the LGBTI attitude could be explained in model 3 (F = 27.43, R2 variation = 0.224, p = 0.001). Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of integrating LGBTI-related content into nursing curricula and promoting empathy-building activities. These findings underscore the significance of empathy in shaping positive attitudes and emphasize the need for comprehensive educational strategies to promote inclusivity in healthcare.
Experiences Of Nurses Providing Care To Hospitalized Patients With Acute Mania In Türkiye: A Phenomenological Study
(Başkent Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, 2024-04-27) Oksuz, Emine; Mersin, Sevinc; Ucgun, Tugce; Sarikoc, Gamze
The main purpose of this study was to determine the experiences of nurses who care for hospitalized patients experiencing an acute manic episode. This qualitative study was carried out with 15 nurses working in a psychiatric ward in T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected through semi -structured in-depth individual interviews and focusgroup interviews in which the face-to-face interview technique was used. Two main themes emerged from the analysis of the qualitative data: (1) the difficulties experienced and (2) the most effective elements of care. Under the first main theme, the following sub -themes emerged: difficulties in setting boundaries, safety concerns, difficulties in managing the patient's demands, inability to choose the appropriate word(s), and the "emotional whirlwind" experienced. The second main theme, on the other hand, included the following sub -themes: meeting basic needs, ensuring treatment compliance, encouragement to engage in physical activity, and having a sufficient number of qualified personnel. The study revealed that the nurses had difficulties in caring for their manic patients. On the basis of these results, it is recommended that nurses be given counseling and training on setting boundaries, ensuring safety, managing the patient's demands, coping with their own emotions, and communicating better. In addition, the study identified the importance of nursing interventions to meet patients' basic needs, encourage them to engage in physical activity, and ensure treatment compliance, and the importance of there being an adequate number of qualified personnel. These results may help students and other nurses in terms of assessing and setting priorities in cases needing acute psychiatric care.
The Relationship Between Biological Rhythm And Perceived Social Support, Coping Styles And Medication Adherence İn Patients With Bipolar Disorder İn Türkiye
(ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING, 2024-03-15) Ucgun, Tugce; Oksuz, Emine
Introduction: The disruption of biological rhythm (sleep, eating patterns, hormonal secretions, activities, and social life etc.) in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder makes it challenging to balance the mood of the patient and facilitates recurrence. Although social support, coping with stress, and medication adherence are known to affect prognosis, no study has been found to investigate the relationship between these factors and biological rhythm. Aim: This descriptive and correlational design study investigated the relationship between perceived social support, coping styles and medication adherence, and biological rhythm in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Method: This study was conducted with 111 patients receiving treatment in the outpatient clinics of the psychiatry department of two public hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. Biological Rhythm Interview of Assessment in Neuropsychiatry (BRIAN), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Coping Style Inventory (CSI), and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) were used for data collection. Results: The biological rhythm total and subscales scores were significantly and negatively related to perceived social support total, and subscales scores (p < 0.005). The biological rhythm total and most of its subscales scores were significantly and negatively related to medication adherence (p < 0.005). The biological rhythm total and domain scores were significantly and negatively related to seeking social support, self-confident, and optimistic subscales of CSI while significantly and positively related to helpless and submissive (p < 0.005). Discussion: In this study, a positive relationship was found between increased perceived social support, effective coping with stress, and adherence to medication. This study highlights that these factors may be helpful for the regulation of biological rhythm.