Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi / Faculty of Health Sciences
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Item Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The Patient On Hemodialysis Resilience Scale(Başkent Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, 2024-05-16) Eler, Cigdem Oezdemir; Kav, SultanIntroductionThe study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the hemodialysis resilience scale (PHRS) in the Turkish population.MethodsA cross-sectional methodologic study involved 136 hemodialysis patients at two dialysis centers affiliated with a foundation university in Turkey. The updated guidelines for the Intercultural Scale Adaptation Stages, Language, and Culture Adaptation were followed.ResultsCronbach's alpha of the PHRS-Tr was 0.94. A three-factor structure was extracted, namely "the pursuit of positive meaning in the present," "building the will to live through close human relationships," and "acceptance of hemodialysis as a part of daily life" explaining 66.82% of the total variance. Test-retest reliability was conducted with 50 patients within the sample 2 weeks after the first application. The correlation coefficient for test-retest reliability was r = 0.680.ConclusionThe study results indicate that the PHRS-Tr is a valid and reliable tool for assessing resilience status in Turkish hemodialysis patients.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 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.