Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi / Faculty of Health Sciences
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Item The Effect of Cultural Values on Leadership Behavior: A research on Turkish and American Managers(2015) Ercan, Umit; Sigri, Unsal; 0000-0002-8870-7398; ADV-8340-2022Leadership is afield of study, which is considerably affected by the cultural differences. A large number of researchers have attempted to prove the effect of cultural differences on leadership behavior. Yet, the complex nature of the cross-cultural studies has prevented to reach definite results. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of cultural values and differences on leadership behavior. To this end, the sample consisting of Turkish and American managers has been tested by using Bass and Avolio's (1997) Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ/5X) and Schwartz's (1992) Personnel Values Questionnaire (PVQ-IV). The findings of the research have showed that there are differences between Turkish and American leaders regarding cultural values, and the effects of these differences on their leadership behavior have been discussed in the conclusion section.Item The Effects of Exercise Program on Satisfaction Level in Unilateral Above Knee Amputees(2015) Anaforoglu, Bahar; Erbahceci, Fatih; Tuzun, Emine Handan; Sonmezer, EmelPurpose: To investigate the effects of exercise program performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist, on prosthetic satisfaction level in unilateral above knee amputees. Methods: 19 unilateral above knee amputees, with the mean age of 39.3+/-12.8 years were enrolled in this study. The sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and properties of the prostheses of the participants were recorded. All cases attended to a 10 session exercise program. They continued the exercises after the program finished. The satisfaction level of the patients concerning comfort, appearance weight of the prosthesis and walking with prosthesis were assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and 2 months after the treatment. Results: When compared pre and post-treatment results, comfort of the prosthesis (p=0.048), satisfaction with the appearence of prosthesis (p=0.01), and walking ability (p=0.033) were statistically different. Discussion: In the present study, it is demonstrated that the exercise program affected prosthetic satisfaction levels positively in unilateral above knee amputees.Item Relationship Between Vitamin B12, Homocysteine and Oxidative Stress in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis(2016) Bicer, Nihan Cakir; Aksoydan, Emine; Zeybek, Cigdem Aktuglu; Barut, Kenan; Kasapcopur, OzgurJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which is one of the rheumatic diseases, is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by chronic and erosive synovitis that involves peripheral joints. In patients who had been diagnosed with JIA, increasing proinflammatory cytokines, metabolic abnormalities associated with systemic inflammation, may provoke vascular endothelial damage which can cause atherosclerosis. Homocysteine is another metabolite among the factors causing endothelial dysfunction. Homocysteine is an intermediate metabolite which is formed during the conversion of methionine to cysteine and high levels of homocysteine in blood can lead to vascular damage. Dietary folate and vitamin B12 deficiency can cause an increase in blood homocysteine levels. Vitamin B12 is essential for the transfer of methyl group and cell division in humans, but it is also important for the proliferation, maturation and regeneration of the nerve cells. In addition, "functional vitamin B12 deficiency" in which blood vitamin B12 level is in the normal range and without severe clinical symptoms like anemia has also been reported. Studies have showed that vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to oxidative stress without causing significant increase in homocysteine levels by its effects on cytokines, growth factors, nitric oxide metabolism, antioxidant enzymes and producing reactive oxygen species.Item The Effects of Two Different Water Exercise Trainings on Pain, Functional Status and Balance in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis(2018) Kunduracilar, Zuhal; Sahin, Hulya Guvenir; Sonmezer, Emel; Sozay, Seyhan; 0000-0002-8460-7699; 29475802; AAJ-2936-2021Methods: Eighty-nine female patients who had been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were divided into three groups as two experimental and a control group. All groups have received the standard therapy (hotpack, ultrasound, TENS). Both experimental groups underwent water exercise program. While Group 1 performed lower extremity exercise training, Group 2 performed upper extremity exercises as well as trunk exercises in addition to the lower extremity exercises used in the Group 1. The third group was control group who did not receive water exercise treatment. The pain severity was measured with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Functional status was assessed by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Balance was evaluated by using the single leg stance test. Results: The change in VAS scores from pre-to post-treatment was highest in Group 1 (p < 0.001). On the other hand, the change in WOMAC pain, stiffness and physical function values from pre-to post-treatment was highest in Group 2 (p < 0.001). Discussion: Water exercise training was found to be beneficial in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in both groups. Moreover, adding upper extremity and trunk exercises to the lower extremity exercises was found to be more effective for improving the function. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Item The Necessity of Sector Carrying Capacity in Multinational Companies' FDI Location Choice(2019) Baskici, Cigdem; Ercil, Yavuz; AAI-6607-2020The aim of this study is to define the carrying capacity as a new criterion in multinational companies' foreign direct investment (FDI) location choice. The validity of such a definition requires the existence of a causal relationship between FDI and the number of companies at the investment location. As carrying capacity is a function of the sector population, FDI refers to the decisions of foreign investors regarding location choice. With this in mind, the company numbers and FDI data used belonging to 34 sub-sectors of Agriculture, Industry and Services sectors in Turkey between the years of 2006-2016 were analyzed. The Granger causality test was applied to investigate the causal relationship between the company numbers and FDI. As a result of the findings, a causality relationship between the number of companies and FDI was determined in 29 of the 34 sub-sectors. A causality relationship could not be found in 2 sub-sectors. Analysis was not possible in the remaining 3 sub-sectors because of a lack of data. The results show that carrying capacity can be used as decision criterion in multinational companies' FDI location choice. In addition to this main result of the study, predictions for the investment decision are presented in the light of the analyses along with evaluations of the carrying capacity of the Agriculture, Industrial and Services sectors.Item Review of oncology nursing research that conducted by nurses in Turkey and published between 2009-2013: a systematic review(2015) Bagcivan, Gulcan; Uysal, Nese; Karaaslan, Akile; Kapucu, Sevgisun; Talas, Melek Serpil; Trakye, GulsenOBJECTIVES This study was aimed to analyze the nursing research that conducted field of oncology in Turkey and published between 2009-2013. METHODS Literature search conducted in October 2013, researchers searched the keywords of "cancer, patient, nursing, oncology, Turkey" in Turkish and English on the international ("PubMed", "Embase", "Ovid", "ProQuest", "Ebscohost", and "Blackwell-Synergy") and national (Turkish Medical Index - ULAKBIM, Council of Higher Education - YOK, Thesis Center) databases. RESULTS In 66% of studies were descriptive. In 38% of the studies, all cancer types were included in the sample. Sample of 94% the of studies were adults, and 31% of the studies were related to "Symptom and Symptom Management" and 65% of this studies were conducted by academician nurses. CONCLUSION It was seen that there were a large number of researches conducted in the field of oncology. However it was seen that the majority of these researches have low evidence level, performed by academic nurses, and its samples consisted of adults.Item Lessons Learned from Experiencing Mavi At Cafe (Blue Horse Cafe) during Six Years: A Qualitative Analysis of Factors Contributing to Recovery from the Perspective of Schizophrenia Patients(2017) Attepe Ozden, Seda; Soygur, Haldun; Yuksel, M.Merve; Eraslan, Pinar; 29192939Objective: In recent years, the recovery-oriented approaches (along with experiences and thoughts of patients and patient's relatives) have been taken into account for establishing mental health services and policies. This study aims to identify the factors contributing to recovery, as observed from the perspective of schizophrenia patients working at The Blue Horse Cafe which was founded by the Federation of Schizophrenia Associations. Method: The sample for the study consisted of 24 patients who worked at The Blue Horse Cafe. A phenomenological approach was used in the study, whereby interviews with patients were analyzed qualitatively. Results: Certain common factors, which were expressed as having contributed to recovery, were identified from the perspective of schizophrenia patients. These factors are: 1-The fact that the setting is informal and welcoming without being constrictive; 2-Predominance of the human element; 3-Hope and encouragement; 4-Being cared about; 5-Being able to reach someone when in need of support; 6-Friendly sharing; 7-Having a purpose, assuming responsibility, and being motivated; and 8-Giving meaning to life. Conclusion: The findings may serve as a stimulus since schizophrenia patients that contribute to recovery give mental health professionals the opportunity to question there need for a change in their professional roles. Additionally, schizophrenia patients that have experienced The Blue Horse Cafe draw attention to certain points and these points can serve as a guide, especially for establishing the working methods of Community Mental Health Centers.