Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi / Faculty of Health Sciences
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Item Role Of The Nurse In Patient Education And Follow-Up Of People Receiving Oral Chemotherapy Treatment: An International Survey (Vol 16, Pg 1075, 2008)(Başkent Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, 2024-02) Kav, Sultan; Johnson, Judi; Rittenberg, Cynthia; Fernandez-Ortega, Paz; Suominen, Tarja; Olsen, Pia Riis; Patiraki, Elisabeth; Porock, Davina; Dahler, Annette; Toliusiene, Jolanta; Tadic, Dusanka; Tadic, Dusanka; Roy, Vijay; Wang, Qi; Colak, Meric; Saca-Hazboun, Hanan; Makumi, David; Kadmon, Ilana; Ami, Sarah Ben; Anderson, Elsie; Clark-Snow, RebeccaItem Role Of The Nurse In Patient Education And Follow-Up Of People Receiving Oral Chemotherapy Treatment: An International Survey (Vol 16, Pg 1075, 2008)(SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, 2024-01-21) Kav, Sultan; Johnson, Judi; Rittenberg, Cynthia; Fernandez-Ortega, Paz; Suominen, Tarja; Olsen, Pia Riis; Patiraki, Elisabeth; Porock, Davina; Dahler, Annette; Toliusiene, Jolanta; Tadic, Dusanka; Pittayapan, Pongpak; Roy, Vijay; Wang, Qi; Colak, Meric; Saca-Hazboun, Hanan; Makumi, David; Kadmon, Ilana; Ami, Sarah Ben; Anderson, Elsie; Clark-Snow, RebeccaItem "Being in the Digital Box". Academic Staff Experiences in Online Practical Teaching: A Qualitative Study From Six Universities and Countries(HELIYON, 2024-03-04) Baskici, Cigdem; Aytar, Aydan; Ersoy, Halil; Wiktsrom-Grotell, Camilla; Arell-Sundberg, Marina; Neves, Hugo; Coutinho, Veronica; Blazeviciene, Aurelija; Vaskelyte, Alina; Soderlund, Anne; Fritz, Johanna; Strods, Raimonds; Jansone-Ratinika, Nora; Kav, SultanThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused radical changes in education, as in everything else, bringing many challenges. Despite all the difficulties, the COVID-19 pandemic has enormous opportunities for online teaching and the use of digital technologies. A comprehensive understanding of this period is needed to investigate these opportunities. Thus, this study aims to explore the academic staff's experiences of online teaching and the use of digital technologies in practical skills -based courses in health care education. This study was conducted at six universities from six countries (Turkiye, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Latvia, Lithuania). Data were collected between June 17, 2021 and November 30, 2021 via a focus group with an in-depth interview technique. 22 focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 117 participants. Colaizzi's method was used to evaluate the data to discover, comprehend, and define the experiences of academic staff. The analysis of the interview data resulted in 6 themes, 25 subthemes and 56 categories that captured participants' experiences regarding online teaching of practical skills and using digital technologies in health care education. The findings of the study provide crucial information that will help online teaching and digital technology for practical skills be successfully integrated.Item Health Literacy In Older Adults Receiving Hemodialysis In Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study(THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS AND DIALYSIS, 2024-01-10) Ugurlu, Ziyafet; Kav, Sultan; Eler, Cigdem Ozdemir; Kaya, Semiha; Korkmaz, YaseminIntroductionThis study aimed to determine the health literacy level and related factors of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the five dialysis centers, using the information form and Turkish Health Literacy Survey-32 (THLS-32). A total of 336 older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment participated.ResultsThe general health literacy score was found to be 25.69 +/- 14.47. Based on the health literacy assessment scores, 62.5% of the participants were in the category of inadequate and limited level of health literacy. The lower level of education, perceived health status, income, and getting help in reading and writing were statistically significant predictors of the health literacy score.ConclusionThe health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment was inadequate and limited. Findings of this study emphasize the importance of integrating health literacy assessment in clinical care settings and supporting the health literacy of older adults receiving hemodialysis treatment.Item Digital Competence Of Faculty Members In Health Sciences Measured Via Self-Reflection: Current Status And Contextual Aspects(PEERJ, 2024-11-11) Ersoy, Halil; Baskici, Cigdem; Aytar, Aydan; Strods, Raimonds; Ratinika, Nora Jansone; Fernandes, Antonio Manuel Lopes; Neves, Hugo; Blazeviciene, Aurelija; Vaskelyte, Alina; Wikstrom-Grotell, Camilla; Paakkonen, Heikki; Soderlund, Anne; Fritz, Johanna; Kav, SultanThis descriptive study aims to determine the digital competence level of faculty members who teach in the health sciences, empirically considering possible contextual aspects. Two data collection instruments were used: a self-reflection questionnaire to assess digital competence, and a survey querying demographics and aspects of teaching and learning context. In total, 306 health sciences faculty members from six universities voluntarily participated the study. The results revealed that a majority of the faculty members have intermediate (integrator or expert) level of digital competence, which is described as being aware of the potential use of digital technology in teaching and having a personal repertoire for its use under various circumstances. Age, digital teaching experience, perception of work environment, and previous teaching experience in fully- or partially-online courses were identified as influencing factors for digital competence. Faculty members in health sciences were able to integrate digital technologies in their teaching practices. Health education institutions may facilitate the use of digital technologies in teaching and learning environments. Moreover, institutions or stakeholders should consider that digital competence requires practice and experience in meaningfully-designed digital environments and tools.Item Alarm Fatigue Among Nurses Working in Intensive Care and Other Inpatient Clinics(2023) Karahan, Azize; Kav, Sultan; Cevik, Banu; Citak, Ebru Akgun; Ugurlu, Ziyafet; Fulser, Berrak; 0000-0001-6698-2121; 0000-0003-0361-7498; 0000-0003-1396-854X; 37092200; B-8478-2015; KIH-9136-2024BACKGROUND: Alarm fatigue is an important technological hazard that adversely affects patient safety and the healthcare team. Nurses can be exposed to an excessive amount of alarms during their work which may lead to alarm fatigue. OBJECTIVE: To determine the experiences of alarm fatigue among nursesworking in intensive care units and other inpatient clinics. METHODS: This descriptive study was conducted in university hospitals in five cities in Turkey between August and December 2019. A total of 592 nurses participated in this study. The data was collected using questionnaires and the Visual Analog Scale (0 to 10 points) was used to determine the level of alarm fatigue. RESULTS: More than half of the nurses experienced problems, especially false alarms, caused by devices. Alarm fatigue decreased with increasing age and working years. Nurses reported appropriate actions in solving problems, but also had practices that may increase the risk of error, such as turning off or muting alarms or turning off equipment. CONCLUSION: Alarm fatigue is mostly caused by false alarms. It can lead to physical fatigue, increased workload and decreased concentration, resulting in an increased possibility of error. Management of alarm fatigue is necessary in preventing a compromise in patients' safety and improving quality of care.Item Evaluating Palliative Care Needs in Middle Eastern Countries(2015) Kav, Sultan; 0000-0003-0361-7498; 25302525; V-9745-2019Background: Cancer incidence in Middle Eastern countries, most categorized as low- and middle-income, is predicted to double in the next 10 years, greater than in any other part of the world. While progress has been made in cancer diagnosis/treatment, much remains to be done to improve palliative care for the majority of patients with cancer who present with advanced disease. Objective: To determine knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and resources regarding palliative care services in Middle Eastern countries and use findings to inform future educational and training activities. Design: Descriptive survey. Setting/Subjects: Fifteen Middle Eastern countries; convenience sample of 776 nurses (44.3%), physicians (38.3%) and psychosocial, academic, and other health care professionals (17.4%) employed in varied settings. Measurements: Palliative care needs assessment. Results: Improved pain management services are key facilitators. Top barriers include lack of designated palliative care beds/services, community awareness, staff training, access to hospice services, and personnel/time. The nonexistence of functioning home-based and hospice services leaves families/providers unable to honor patient wishes. Respondents were least satisfied with discussions around advance directives and wish to learn more about palliative care focusing on communication techniques. Populations requiring special consideration comprise: patients with ethnic diversity, language barriers, and low literacy; pediatric and young adults; and the elderly. Conclusions: The majority of Middle Eastern patients with cancer are treated in outlying regions; the community is pivotal and must be incorporated into future plans for developing palliative care services. Promoting palliative care education and certification for physicians and nurses is crucial; home-based and hospice services must be sustained.Item Nurses' Practices in Targeted Therapies in Turkey(2015) Kav, Sultan; Atay, Sevcan; 0000-0002-4787-0666; 0000-0003-0361-7498; 25778328; D-9607-2018; V-9745-2019Purpose: The number of targeted agents has increased over the last years. The aim of this study was to explore the current practice and knowledge of nurses about targeted therapies and to identify the gap in their management in Turkey. Methods: Nurses who attended to the oncology nursing educational programs organised by the Turkish Oncology Nursing Association were invited to participate. A total of 187 nurses from 29 cities responded. Data were collected via a 30-item questionnaire on demographics and knowledge and practices on targeted therapies. Following this survey nurses were invited to participate in 'target' courses. Results: More than half of them (57.2%) stated they were willing to receive information on targeted therapies, mostly through in-service education (32.7%). Also, most of them were partly (67.3%) or not satisfied (24.3%) with their knowledge. Only few explained what targeted therapies are and how they work. While most of them responded correctly about how and where to store targeted drugs, few (1.8%) wrote that these agents should be stored in freezer. The majority stated that targeted agents should be prepared like the chemotherapy drugs. Conclusions: Lack of knowledge may cause errors and influence drug effectiveness. Nurses need to be supported with information. This survey revealed the needs in nursing practice over targeted therapies, side-effects and management.Item Sleep Quality in The Elderly Either Living at Home or In A Nursing Home(2014) Daglar, Gulseren; Pinar, Sukran Ertekin; Sabanciogullari, Selma; Kav, Sultan; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0361-7498; V-9745-2019Objective Changes in sleep duration, pattern, and quality occur with ageing. The aim of this study was to analyse the sleep quality and affecting factors in the elderly living either at home or in nursing homes. Design Descriptive and cross-sectional study Setting Sivas, a central Anatolian city in Turkey. Subject This study was carried out with 112 individuals; 52 were living in a nursing home and 60 at home. Main outcome measures A personal information form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results There was no statistically significant difference between mean scores and sleep qualities of both groups (p > 0.05). The sleep quality of the individuals in both groups was not significantly influenced by personal variables such as age, gender, education, income, having children, and having a physical illness (p > 0.05). Individuals in both groups who reported their sleep as inadequate had sleep problems, and those who reported their sleep was affected for various reasons and who perceived their health as poor had significantly worse sleep quality (p < 0.05). Conclusion The sleep quality of the elderly living either at home were at similar levels and more than half of individuals in both groups had poor sleep quality.Item Perspectives in International Palliative Care(2018) Kav, Sultan; Brant, Jeannine M.; Mushani, Tayreez; 0000-0003-0361-7498; 30122428; V-9745-2019OBJECTIVES: To explore an international perspective on the needs and challenges for providing palliative care services, the nurse's role, and building capacity for palliative care. DATA SOURCES: Review of the most up-to-date literature related to global palliative care, cancer and nursing. CONCLUSION: The increase of cancer worldwide has added to the need for nurses to develop skills in palliative and end-of-life care. Despite the numerous global challenges nurses face in providing palliative care, a multitude of opportunities and organizations are available that support nurses. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Palliative care is a foundation of care for most chronic illnesses globally. Nursing practice requires an awareness of palliative care best evidence to provide expert palliative care for patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses.