Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi / Faculty of Health Sciences
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Item Validity and Reliability of Turkish Transcultural Adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility(2023) Yosmaoglu, Sevgin; Yazicioglu, Gul; Demir, Yasin; Aydemir, Koray; Yosmaoglu, Hayri Baran; 0000-0001-7356-8500; 36037291; IVH-4699-2023Background: Amputee-specific, self-assessment mobility scales are essential to evaluate mobility in lower-limb amputees.Objectives: To evaluate the validity and reliability of a Turkish translation and adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility. Study design: This is a validation study. Methods: Turkish translation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS-M-T) from its original was performed following the rules of intercultural adaptation and translation methods. The PLUS-M-T and its 12-item short form were applied to '100 induviduals with limb loss twice in 3-day intervals. The structural validity analysis was determined by calculating the correlation with the Amputee Mobility Scale, which is a valid, reliable scale for assessing the functional level in amputees. The Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated to analyze the internal consistency. The interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Spearman correlation coefficient (r) were calculated, and the test-retest reliability was determined. Results: A positive, high correlation was found between the first application and its repetition of both PLUS-M-T (ICC = 0.85, r = 0.94, P < 0.001) and 12-item short form (ICC = 0.92, r = 0.93, P < 0.001). The internal consistency was high for both PLUS-M-T (Cronbach alpha = 0.94) and 12-item short form (Cronbach alpha = 0.91). A positive, high correlation was found between the scores obtained from the Amputee Mobility Scale and PLUS-M-T (r = 0.84, P < 0.001) and 12 question short form (r = 0.77, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Turkish translation of the PLUS-M questionnaire is a valid and reliable scale for assessing the mobility of individuals who have undergone lower-extremity amputation using a prosthesis.Item Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in the Management of Patients With Asthma A Randomized Controlled Trial(2018) Duruturk, Neslihan; Acar, Manolya; Dogrul, Mustafa Ilgaz; 29652761; ACK-5152-2022; AAD-3908-2020Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, fatigue, quality of life, and daily living activities of asthmatic patients. Methods: Thirty-eight asthmatic patients, between 18 and 65 years of age, were enrolled in the study and randomly divided into 2 groups; IMT (n = 20) or control (n = 18). Participants in the IMT group performed 30 breaths using a patient-specific threshold pressure device, twice daily for 6 wk at 50% maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), in addition to "breathing training" during this period. Participants in the control group performed only the "breathing training" (sham or no threshold pressure device). Outcome measurements, performed before and after the intervention, included pulmonary function test, respiratory muscle strength, 6-min walk test, modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, St George's Respiratory Questionnaire, Fatigue Severity Scale, and London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale. Results: Among the outcomes in the study, changes to key variables including MIP (P < .01); MIP, percent predicted (P < .01); maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), percent predicted (P < .01); 6-min walk test walking distance (P = .001); modified Medical Research Council scale (P = < .001); Fatigue Severity Scale (P = .03); St George's Respiratory Questionnaire symptoms (P = .03); London Chest Activity of Daily Living domestic (P = .03); and London Chest Activity of Daily Living leisure (P = .01) were significantly different in favor of IMT versus control. Conclusion: These findings suggest that IMT may be an effective modality to enhance respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, quality of life, daily living activities, reduced perception of dyspnea, and fatigue in asthmatic patients.Item Effects of Early Life Factors on the Health and Quality of Life of Older Adults(2018) Yilmaz, Fikriye; Tekin, Rukiye N.; 0000-0002-4884-3803; 28745423; AAF-7789-2020; AAZ-4775-2020Background: Few studies on the effects of early life factors on the health and quality of life of adults have been conducted in Turkey. We aimed to investigate the effects of early life factors on the health and quality of life of older adults. Methods: We administered a questionnaire to 350 adults, aged 50-89years, living in Cankaya, Ankara. The questionnaire covered sociodemographic characteristics, early life characteristics, health status, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Ageing scale. Data were analyzed using chi(2) tests, independent samples t-tests, one-way anova, and binary logistic regression analysis. Results: The analyses showed that the most important risk factors for chronic disease were being >= 65years (odds ratio (OR)=2.34), having a chronic health problem before 18years of age (OR=2.48), experiencing prolonged hospitalization or bed rest before 18years of age (OR=2.65), and experiencing parental unconcern during early life (OR=2.13) (P<0.05). In addition, having a high school education or less includes people who have primary or secondary or high school diploma (OR=1.65), having lived in a village (OR=1.65), having a low family economic status (OR=2.40), and having experienced one negative event (OR=1.41) or two or more negative events (OR=1.39) during their early lives were identified as important risk factors for low quality of life (P<0.05). Conclusion: Early life factors are among the important determinants of the health and quality of life of older adults in Turkey.Item A Comparison of Calisthenic and Cycle Exercise Training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial(2016) Duruturk, Neslihan; Arikan, Hulya; Ulubay, Gaye; Tekindal, Mustafa Agah; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2478-9985; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4060-7048; 26616764; AAD-3908-2020; AAB-5064-2021; U-9270-2018Aim: To compare the effects of calisthenic and cycle exercises with no exercise in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.Method: Forty-seven participants were allocated to either a cycle or calisthenic exercise or control group. Outcome measures, including Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire, pulmonary functions, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Fitness Testing, and Hospital Anxiety-Depression, Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea, Fatigue Severity, Fatigue Impact Scales, were performed before and after the intervention.Results: The change in VE/VCO2 significantly differed (p=0.01) between two exercise groups. Physical fitness, quality of life, anxiety-depression, dyspnea and fatigue changed significantly in exercise groups, with no between-group differences. There were no significant improvements in control group.Conclusion: Calisthenics are as safe and effective as cycle exercise and could be included in comprehensive treatment programs.Item Factors Associated with Kinesiophobia in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis(2022) Acar, Manolya; Sonmezer, Emel; Yosmaoglu, H. BaranPurpose This study aims to determine factors affecting kinesiophobia in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and Methods The fear of movement was measured using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia in 60 patients with knee OA. Pain intensity was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale, quality of life with the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), disability with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), anxiety and depression with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), balance with the Berg Balance Scale, mobility with the Timed Up and Go Test, and the physical activity status was measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results Physical mobility and emotional reactions subscales of NHP, all WOMAC subscales and the HADS depression subscale were significantly related to kinesiophobia. Muscle strength, ROM, level of physical activity, balance, mobility and anxiety were not significantly related to kinesiophobia. Quality of life and disability explained 34.4% of the variation in the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. Conclusions Kinesiophobia was associated with quality of life, disability and depression. It may be useful for clinicians to pay attention to the evaluation of psychosocial characteristics instead of physical performance parameters in order to increase treatment success in OA patients.Item The effect of acupressure on upper extremity pain and quality of life in patients hemodialysis treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial(2020) Cevik, Banu; Tasci, Sultan; 32379666; AAN-3284-2021Background and aims: Acupressure is a commonly used method to reduce the severity of pain. This study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on pain severity and quality of life in patients with upper extremity pain due to hemodialysis. Method: The study was completed with a total of 50 patients, consisting of 25 intervention group and 25 control group patients. In the intervention group, acupressure was applied to five acupressure points on the arms and shoulders in the first half of the dialysis sessions carried out for six weeks and for three days per week. Results: There was a significant decrease (p <.05) between the VAS pain score median values of the preliminary monitoring of patients in the intervention group and their VAS pain score median values recorded six weeks later. Conclusions: Acupressure reduces extremity pain and increases the quality of life in dialysis patients.