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Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Eleştirel Düşünme Eğilimlerinin ve Algılarının Belirli Faktörlere Göre Analizi: Kesitsel Bir Karma Yöntem Çalışması

Objective: This cross-sectional mixed-methods study aims to analyze the nursing students' CT dispositions and perceptions considering certain factors. Method: 358 nursing students participated. The quantitative data were collected using a "Personal Information Form" and the "Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CDTS)". The qualitative data were collected through a 4-question open-ended questionnaire. Results: The mean scores of the sub-dimensions of CDTS were found to be 37.95±7.02, 42.44±7.53, 54.15±8.76, 22.72±4.17, 12.12±2.23. There was statistically significant differences between income level, choosing department willingly, liking the department and the sub-dimensions of CDTS. Nursing students stated that they usually gained CT skills in their family/during their education, they thought that CT was a significant skill in diagnosing patients, and nursing should be professionalized to improve CT skills. In the study, the nursing students' mean scores of CDTS sub-dimensions were found to be at medium and high levels. Conclusion: Qualitative data were found to be compatible with quantitative data. Critical thinking should be enhanced in nursing students.

The relationship between moral courage and lovingkindness–compassion levels in critical care nurses: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundEthical dilemmas and ethical problems are very common in intensive care units. Nurses need moral courage to deal with these problems. Nurses’ high empathy, humility, lovingkindness, and compassion support them to act with moral courage. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the moral courage, lovingkindness, and compassion levels of critical care nurses and to reveal whether there is a relationship between them. MethodsOne hundred sixty-eight nurses working in the intensive care unit of a university hospital in Turkey were included in this correlational descriptive cross-sectional study. The data were collected with the Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale (NMCS) and the Loving-kindness Compassion Scale (LCS). ResultsThere was a positive and significant relationship between the NMCS and the LCS lovingkindness (r = .377, p < .05) and compassion (r = .405, p < .05) subdimensions; on the other hand, a negative and significant relationship was observed with the LCS self-centredness subdimension (r = -.215, p = .025). In addition, the mean scores of the LCS subdimensions of compassion, self-centredness, and lovingkindness were predictors of the NMCS total score (R = .475, R2 = .286, p < .05). ConclusionsIn this study, it was determined that critical care nurses with high moral courage levels had high levels of compassion and lovingkindness and low levels of self-centredness. A high level of moral courage and compassion in nurses may contribute to quality and safe patient care. In-service trainings may be planned to increase nurses' awareness of moral courage, loving-kindness, and compassion.

OKUL ÖNCESİ ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN TEKNOLOJİK PEDAGOJİK ALAN BİLGİSİ ÖZGÜVENİ İLE TEKNOLOJİYE YÖNELİK TUTUMU ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between preschool teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) confidence and their attitude towards technology. In addition, it was aimed to examine whether preschool teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge and its sub-dimensions predict teachers' attitudes towards technology. The study group consists of 200 preschool teachers who teach 36-72-month-old preschool children in the 2020-2021 academic year. This study is a quantitative study designed in the single and relational screening model, one of the general screening models. The data were collected using the "Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Self-Confidence Scale (TPACKACKS)", "Attitude Towards Technology Scale" and "Personal Information Form". The data obtained were analyzed with SPSS 26.0 and JASP 0.16 programs and normality test, Pearson Correlation test and multiple linear regression analysis methods were used. As a result of the study, when the relationship between preschool teachers' attitudes towards technology and technological pedagogical content knowledge and sub-factors of it was examined, a significant positive relationship was found. When the other findings obtained from the research were examined, it was concluded that the relationship between preschool teachers' attitude towards technology scores and technological content knowledge sub-dimension scores was relatively low compared to other sub-dimensions.

NEW AGE BELIEFS OF DIGITAL NATIVE STUDENTS

In this research; it is aimed to determine whether the young generation expressed as “Digital Native” has new age beliefs, to analyse these beliefs in terms of socio-demographic variables, to present the psycho-social reasons behind these beliefs and to contribute to the literature. In this research, mixed research method was used. While in-depth interview technique was used from qualitative techniques, survey technique was used from quantitative techniques The population of the study consists of students who have the characteristics of “Digital Native” and continue their education at high school level in 5 different types. In this context, a total of 206 students were identified as the research sample. The main data sources of the research are the participant information form including the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and the “New Age Beliefs Scale” developed by Kaya and Mevlüt. The data obtained in the study were analysed using SPSS 25. In the analyses, firstly, the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and then the levels of “New Age Beliefs” were determined. In addition, in order to determine whether the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants create a significant difference with the levels of “New Age Beliefs”, frequency distributions, percentage and mean score values were determined and T test and Anova analyses were performed. In addition to these quantitative data, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants. In-depth interviews were recorded and then transcribed and written down. All the data obtained were interpreted together and included in the research. As a result of the research, it was found that “Digital Native” participants had moderate levels of “New Age Beliefs”. However, among the sub-dimensions of “New Age Beliefs”; “Old Folk Beliefs and Predicting the Future” sub-dimension scores were found to be low, while “Spiritism and Psychic Powers” and “Healing Objects and Methods” sub-dimensions scores were found to be high. In the study, it was observed that “New Age Beliefs” made a difference in terms of socio-demographic variables; school type and the place where they spent most of their lives.

The Effects of Taste Changes on the Quality of Life of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of taste changes on quality of life in cancer patients taking chemotherapy Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between January 2020 and September 2020 with cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in the inpatient and outpatient unit of a university hospital. The sample consisted of 466 cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria and received the same treatment at the same university hospital. Data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, the European Organization for Cancer Research and Treatment Quality of Life Scale Version 3 (EORTC QLQ-C30 Version 3.0), and the Chemotherapy-Induced Taste Change Scale (CiTAS). Results: While the mean total score of EORTC QLQ-C30 was 62.97±13.31, the mean total score of CiTAS was found to be 40.43±17.84. Statistically significant correlations were found between total scores of EORTC QLQ-C30 and CiTAS scales and sub-dimension scores (p&amp;lt;0.001). In the regression analysis, it was found that the EORTC QLQ-C30 total score average of the individuals had a statistically significant and negative effect on the CiTAS total score average. Conclusion: As a consequence, it was determined that taste changes in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment negatively affect the quality of life.

Psychosocial difficulties experienced by MS patients in their quality of life: A comparative study of two countries.

MS is deeply impacted by social factors, such as access to health services, support from official and unofficial sources, and social welfare, which are also thought to contribute to the quality of life of MS patients. The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of life and to analyse the psychosocial challenges of MS patients in North Cyprus and Germany. This study was designed with a cross-sectional and comparative research method. The personal information form and the WHO Quality of Life Scale Short Form were used. A total sixty-eight participants joined the study: 35 German patients and 33 Turkish Cypriot patients. Researchers collected the data by face-to-face interviews between December 2021 and March 2022. The majority of MS patients were females average age was 49.48 years old. In general, the two populations had comparable total sub-dimension scores of quality of life. However, only environment sub-dimension score has significant difference between Germany (x̄ =70.04) and North Cyprus (x̄ =55.87). Perceived opportunities for accessing medication, physiotherapy, and psychological support, as well as the opportunity to receive psychological support after the time of diagnosis were considered greater in the German group compared to the Turkish Cypriot one. Findings from this cross-sectional research demonstrate significant differences in services provided, particularly in the psychosocial domain, between those in Germany and those in Cyprus. Consequently, all parties in both countries (governments, families, health workers, social workers and people with MS) should cooperate to improve social support mechanisms. Moreover, it is needed better access to health services in Northern Cyprus.

Does Ego Identity Process Have a Predictive Role in Drug Abstinence?

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive effect of ego identity process on self-efficacy for abstinence from substance abuse.&#x0D; Method: The research that is descriptive and correlational was conducted with 415 young individuals between the dates 01.07.2021 and 30.01.2022. Socio-demographic characteristics information form, Ego Identity Process Questionnaire (EIPQ) and Self-Efficacy for Protecting Adolescences from Substance Abuse Scale (SEAPSAS) were applied in this study.&#x0D; Results: The general mean score of the youth sub-dimension of abstinence from substances/stimulants in the SEAPSAS scale was 54.13±11.05, and the total mean score of the EIPQ was 124.86±15.84. A moderate positive correlation was identified between the total scores of the EIPQ and SEAPSAS scales. Although the detected correlation coefficient was significant, EIPQ's interpretation of SEAPSAS was at a low level (R2=.135). According to participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, the scores obtained from the SEAPSAS were low in males, those with a bachelor's or higher education degree, those living in a dormitory or alone, those with six or more siblings, those with fragmented families, those who smoke, and in those who are children of working mothers. EIPQ stability sub-dimension score of the participants who live in the county is higher than those who live in the province. &#x0D; Conclusion: In line with the results of the study, it is recommended to organize programs that will develop the young's ego identity process and self-efficacy for abstinence from substance abuse. It is expected that these programs will contribute to the prevention of substance addiction.

A Descriptive Study of Spiritual Well-Being and Foot Care Practices Administered to Turkish Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

The aim of the study is the determination of factors affecting the moral well-being of individuals with type 2 diabetes, their foot care behaviors, and the relationship between their spiritual well-being and foot care behaviors. This is a descriptive and relationship-seeking study. The population of the study was comprised of patients with type 2 diabetes who continued their treatment in the same hospital. The sample group consisted of 157 people determined by power analysis (0.05 margin of error, 0.85 power, and 0.447 effect size). Fordata collection, the Participant Information Form, Spiritual Well-being Scale, andthe FootCareBehavior Scale were used. The mean age of the participants was 59.50 ± 4.858, the body cure index was 29.97 ± 4.233, the foot care awareness score was 51.04 ± 9.884, and the spiritual well-being score was 19.44 ± 7.423. The spiritual well-being subdimension scores were as follows: meaning: 5.17 ± 3.226, belief: 9.79 ± 4.277, and peace and tranquility: 4.48 ± 2.608. Foot care awareness and spiritual well-being scores of the patients were moderate. Individuals' awareness of foot care is affected by their willingness to use medication and to receive education about diabetes; while the income level affects their moral well-being. There is a weak and positive relationship between the two scale scores. It would be appropriate to address the patients spiritually and to provide care with an integrated understanding of care. The adoption of foot care by nurses will make nursing more visible and will be effective for the protection of public health.

Evaluation of Breast Cancer Risk, Fear and Knowledge Levels and their Effect on Examination Behaviors

This study is aimed to evaluate the risk of breast cancer (BC) by using the Gail risk model (GRM), assess the fear of BC, determine the knowledge level of BC and show how they affect examination behaviors. This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Survey forms were filled out by 241 women who were 35 years or older. Survey forms include general information about the participant, the BC fear scale (BCFS) to assess the fear of BC, GRM-related questions to evaluate BC risk and the comprehensive breast cancer knowledge level test (CBCKLT) to determine the knowledge level of BC. According to the GRM score, 79 (33%) of the participants were found to have a high 5-year risk of BC. There was no statistically significant correlation between the GRM score and the BC fear or knowledge level of the participants (p&gt;0.05). According to BCFS classification, the fear level of 47 (20%) participants was low, 51 (21%) moderate, and 143 (59%) high, and as the knowledge level of the participants increased, their fear of BC statistically significantly increased (r=0.139; p=0.031). The total score of CBCKLT was 7.39±1.75, the general knowledge sub-dimension score was 5.63±1.60, treatability sub-dimension score was 13.02±2.52. As the education level of the participants increased, their BC knowledge level increased (p=0.003). Moreover, participants who had clinical breast examination (CBE) were statistically significant and had higher BC knowledge levels than those who did not (p=0.030). In this study, there was no statistically significant correlation between the GRM score and BC fear levels or BC knowledge levels. Additionally, as the BC knowledge level of the participants increased, their fear of BC increased. Moreover, as it is expected, as the education level of the participants increased, their BC knowledge level increased, and the knowledge levels of BC have a role in increasing CBE.

Pediatri Hemşirelerinin Etkili Konuşma Becerileri ve Başa Çıkma Tutumları

Objective: This descriptive and cross sectional study was carried out to analyse the effective speaking skills and coping attitudes of pediatric nurses. Method: The population of the study consists of 251 nurses working in pediatric clinics of two hospitals in the eastern region of Turkey. The data in the study were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Effective Speech Skills Scale and Coping Attitudes Assessment Scale. Results: It was found that pediatric nurses had a mean effective speech scale total score of 50.96 ±16.92 and a mean coping scale total score of 157.75±26.69. Positive significant association was found between mean effective speech scale sub-dimension scores and total scores and between mean coping attitude scale sub-dimension scores and total scores. Conclusions: It was found that descriptive characteristics of pediatric nurses such as age, years of working as a nurse and weekly working hours were effective on their effective speech skills and coping attitudes. It was found that nurses used their coping attitudes effectively as their effective speech skills developed. Effective speech skills of pediatric nurses were moderate. When nurses are faced with stressful events, they use their coping attitudes effectively

Cognitive characteristics in women with mastectomy, mental symptoms and marriage compliance

IntroductionAlthough mastectomy is a treatment for the cleaning of cancer cells in the breast, it can also cause psychological changes in women.ObjectivesThis research was carried out to investigate the cognitive distortions, mental symptoms, and marital adjustment relationships in women with mastectomy.MethodsThe descriptive and comparatice study was conducted in a public hospital with 90 mastectomies and 90 healthy female samples. The data were collected using The Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS), The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), and Marriage Adjustment Scale (MAS) and were evaluated by descriptive statistical analyzes, t test, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman Correlation Analysis.ResultsWomen with mastectomy scored high in the healthy control group in all sub-dimensions of CDS and BSI and this difference is highly significant (p&lt;0,5). Women with mastectomy scored higher in total agreement sub-dimensions than the healthy control group and the difference between them was statistically significant (p&lt;0,5). There ara positive, very strong and statistically significant relationships between all sub-dimensions of the CDS and the total sub-dimension scores of the BSI (r=,769and, 919). There are positive, strong and statistically significant relationships between the sub-dimensions of the CDS and the sub-dimension of the agreement and the total score of MAS (r=681 and 734). There are strong and statistically significant relationships between the total and sub-dimension scores of the BSI and the sub-dimension and total score of the MAS’s agreement (r=,672 and 778).ConclusionsCognitive distortions and mental symptoms are significantly higher in women with mastectomy, and cognitive distortions are associated with mental symptoms. Cognitive distortions and psychological symptoms scores, marriage adjustment scores and agreement sub-dimension scores increase in women.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

The relationship between fear of hypoglycemia and health-related quality of life in diabetic patients with heart disease.

Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) frequently experience hypoglycemia, which has significant implications for the possibility of cardiovascular complications. The relationship between fear of hypoglycemia (FoH) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in diabetic heart patients was investigated in this study. This was a descriptive study, and 260 diabetic inpatients with heart disease were enrolled. The "Data Gathering Form", the "Hypoglycemia Fear Survey" (HFS), and the "Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)" were used to collect research data. The mean age of the patients was 63.46±11.73 (min 21-max 90) years, and 76.2% of them had type 2 DM. The mean FoH total score of the patients was 70.87±8.03 (min 45-max 113). The mean FoH behavior sub-dimension score was 35.41±4.07 (min 20-max 57), and the mean worry sub-dimension score was 35.55±5.26 (min 20-max 61). The mean total FoH score was found to be significantly higher in patients of 65 years of age and older, not working, with diabetes duration over 10 years, with HbA1c <7%, and with microvascular complications (p<0.05). Of the sub-dimensions of SF-36, "mental health" had the lowest mean score. There was a significant but very weak negative correlation between the other sub-dimensions of SF-36, "physical functioning", "role physical", "role emotional" and "vitality", with the FoH total score. FoH and HRQoL in diabetic patients with heart disease were found to be negatively correlated in this study. Prevention of hypoglycemia will improve patients' HRQoL by reducing their anxiety and fears.

The Effect of Coronavirus Perceptions and Attitudes of Pediatric Nurses on Quality of Life

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aims to explore the effect of pediatric nurses' perceptions and attitudes of coronavirus on their quality of life. &#x0D; Methods: It was carried out between the dates of June-August, 2021. The sample of the study consisted of 80 pediatric nurses working in the pediatric clinics of a university hospital. “Perceptions and Attitudes Evaluation Scale towards the COVID-19 Pandemic” and "WHOQOL-BREF-TR Scale" were used to collect data which were collected by online survey method. &#x0D; Results: It was determined that the mean score of the spiritual and social domains of the quality of life of the pediatric nurses was at a moderate level, while the mean scores of the physical and environmental domains were found to be below the medium level. According to the results of the regression analysis, the nurses' coronavirus perception and attitude sub-dimensions of dangerousness, macro, cognitive avoidance, common area avoidance and personal contact avoidance scores explained 30% of spiritual domain scores, and macro and common area avoidance sub-dimension scores explained 25% of social domain scores, macro and complo sub-dimensions scores explained 22% of environmental domain scores. &#x0D; Conlusion: As a result, it was determined that pediatric nurses' perceptions and attitudes towards coronavirus effect their quality of life. In order to increase the quality of life of pediatric nurses, attempts should be made to help nurses in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide necessary protection conditions to minimize the physical, spiritual, social, and environmental effects of the pandemic.

Self-Confidence as the Predictor of Metacognitive Awareness in High School Students

Metacognitive awareness is said to be reflected by self-confidence scores, and there exists a mutual relationship between them. This study was conducted to examine the role of self-confidence in predicting metacognitive awareness in high school students and to examine whether gender, grade point average, type of high school and father’s education level played a role in this relationship. The data were obtained from 390 high school students studying at two different types of high school (general and vocational) using two different scales. Research data were analyzed through hierarchical regression analysis method to determine the predictiveness. Results showed (i) the metacognitive awareness scores were moderately and highly correlated with the self-confidence level total score and sub-dimension scores; (ii) participants’ self-confidence scores explained 46% of the change in metacognitive awareness scores; (iii) the type of high school and grade point average had 9% effect on metacognitive awareness scores. It is recommended to examine the relationships of metacognitive awareness and self-confidence with different variables and to conduct experimental studies. The co-development of metacognitive awareness and self-confidence in students should be emphasized by families and educators. It is thought that the current study will be useful in relation to its results for understanding the importance of self-confidence and metacognitive awareness of high school and of those at other levels.

Pain And Coping Methods Of Hemodialysis Patients During The Covid-19 Pandemic Process

Objectives: This research was conducted to determine determine the pain and coping methods of hemodialysis patients during the covid-19 pandemic process . Methods: The research was conducted between April 2022 and August 2022. Data were collected from four dialysis centers in a city center. A total of 503 people receive hemodialysis treatment in the centers where the study was conducted. The sample consisted of 170 patients who volunteered to participate in the study and met the study criteria. The data of the study were collected using patient information form, and VAS Pain (Pain Level Measurement and Pain Coping Scale (PCS). Results: Accordingly, the VAS pain score experienced by the patients during the Covid 19 pandemic process is 7.64±0.97. The mean scores of the PCQ sub-dimensions; 27.1±8.96 in the self-coping sub-dimension; 19.86±4.83 in the helplessness sub-dimension; 9.77±5.24 in the sub-dimension of conscious cognitive interventions; It was found to be 18.84±4.22 in the sub-dimension of seeking medical help. In the case of VAS and PCQ total points averages, according to the pain characteristics of individuals, the severity of the pain, the pain type, the pain type the difference between the time and the scale point averages according to the methods of dealing with pain was statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). It has been found that the average of VAS and PCQ total points for individuals who suffer unbearable, have chest pain, define sudden and sharp pain, and experience pain all day long. In individuals who are waiting for the pain to be rested and spontaneous, VAS points averages and those who practice breathing exercises have been found to have significantly higher PCQ total score average. Conclusions: Most of the patients who participated in our study described the pain they experienced during the pandemic process suddenly and sharply, and the mean scores of VAS pain and PCQ were found to be significantly higher in this patient group. It has been determined that pain is experienced mostly at night and analgesics are mostly used to cope with it.

THE EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL ANXIETY LEVEL ON THE JOB SATISFACTION OF PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: AN EXAMPLE OF THE PROVINCE OF ADIYAMAN

Amaç: Bu çalışma hastane öncesi acil sağlık çalışanlarında mesleki kaygı düzeyinin iş doyumu üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, çevrim içi anket uygulaması olarak Adıyaman İl Ambulans Servisi’nde sahada görev yapan ve araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 29 Acil Tıp Teknisyeni ve 43 Paramedik olmak üzere toplam 72 hastane öncesi sağlık çalışanı ile yapılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Kişi Bilgi Formu”, “Acil Sağlık Çalışanları İçin Mesleki Kaygı Ölçeği” ve “Minnesota İş Doyumu Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Veriler SPSS v. 25.00 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan sağlık personelinin Minnesota İş Doyum Ölçeği içsel alt boyut puanı 2,99±0,72; ölçeğin dışsal alt boyut puanı 2,50±0,86 ve ölçeğin toplam puanı 2,79±0,73 olarak bulunmuştur. Mesleki kaygı ölçeği toplam puanı 86,11±18,15 bulunmuştur. Anket çalışmasına katılanlardan kadınların, paramedik, evli olanların ve 18-25 yaş aralığında olanların Minnesota İş Doyum Ölçeği puanı, anket çalışmasına katılan diğer sağlık personellerinden daha yüksek olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Sağlık personelinin iş doyum puanının düşük ve kaygı düzeyinin yüksek olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Sağlık çalışanlarının iş doyumunu etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi ve gerekli çözümlerin sağlanması sağlık çalışanının kaygı düzeyini azaltmada önem taşımaktadır.

The effect of menopausal symptoms on women's daily life activities.

With the increase in expected life duration, the life expectancy increases, and so one-third or more of a woman's life will be after the menopause. As a result, menopause, aging physiology and process management carry great importance for women's health. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of menopausal symptoms on women's daily life activities. The sample of the descriptive and relationship-seeking study consisted of 381 women aged 40-64 years who agreed to participate in the study. The data of the study were collected by Personal Information Form, Menopause Symptoms Rating Scale, and Daily Living Activities Schedule. Descriptive statistical techniques were used to evaluate the data. Differences in independent groups were evaluated with Student's t-test and one-way ANOVA. The relationship between continuous variables was evaluated with the Pearson correlation analysis test. Of women participating in the research, 67.5% had not had a period for more than one year, and 95.5% entered the menopause through natural routes. The daily life activities most affected by the menopausal symptoms experienced by women were sleep, concentration, physical and mental fatigue, mental state, general quality of life, and enjoyment of life. The least affected daily living activities were sexuality and interpersonal communication. Advanced level significant positive correlations were found between the menopause rating scale and its sub-dimension scores and daily living activities scores of women (p < 0.05). The results of this study showed that menopausal symptoms in the menopausal period negatively affected the daily activities of women.

Sağlık Bilimleri Y Kuşağı Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Beceri ve Sosyal Yeterlik Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi: Tanımlayıcı ve İlişki Arayıcı Türde

Objective: This research was conducted to determine examining the relationship between social skills and social competence levels of Y generation students in health sciences. Material and Methods: The sampling of the research consisted of 453 students in the departments of nursing, audiology, health management, nutrition and dietetics and ergotherapy in the 2016-2017 academic year in a faculty of health sciences in İstanbul. The data were collected via the 'Student Information Form', 'Social Skill Inventory', 'Social Self Efficacy', and 'Social Outcome Expectations Scale.' Results: It was found out that the mean age of the students was 20.49±1.69, 88.7% of them were female, 27.8% were first year students, and 40.2% were studying in the department of nursing. The mean total scores of the Social Skill Inventory and Social Self Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations Scale were 270.15±35.56 and 70.87±12.24, respectively. It has been revealed that the social skills of generation Y students studying in the field of healthcare are at a moderate level, and their social competence and social outcome expectations are at a high level. A positive weak correlation was observed between generation Y students' social skill inventory affective expressivity subdimension scores and the scale scores of social self-efficacy and social outcome expectations (p<0.05) (r=0.133 and r=0.094). Conclusion: It was determined that the social skills of the Y generation students studying in the field of health were at a moderate level, and their social competence and social outcome expectations were at a high level.

Mental Symptoms in Individuals with COVID-19 Examining its Impact on Psychological Resilience, Shaking of Core Beliefs and Post-Traumatic Growth

OBJECTIVE: The coronavirus, which has affected the whole world, has brought along many psychosocial problems in individuals. In our study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between mental symptoms in people who have had COVID-19 infection with post-traumatic growth level, shaking of their basic beliefs and psychological resilience. METHODS: Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who had COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months, recovered from hospitalization and outpatient treatment and had no problems in their cognitive capacity were included in the study. All participants were evaluated with Sociodemographic Data Form and COVID-19 Assessment Form, Beck Depression Assessment Scale (BECK-D), Beck Anxiety Assessment Scale (BECK-A), Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults, Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory and Core Belief Inventory. RESULTS: Of the 200 participants, 132 (66.00%) were female and 68 (34.00%) were male. While the mean age is 36.80±10.00, the mean education year is 15.10±2.20. 25.50% of those who have Covid are anxiety; 36.50% of them were diagnosed with depression. The resilience scale and sub-dimensions scores of those with anxiety and depression were statistically significantly lower than those without anxiety and depression (p&lt;0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of post-traumatic growth inventory (p&gt;0.05). In terms of basic belief inventory scores; The scale score of the participants with anxiety and depression was statistically significantly higher than those without anxiety and depression (p=0.009; p=0.002, respectively). CONCLUSION: A significant relationship was found between the psychological resilience and changes in basic beliefs of individuals with COVID-19, and their depression and anxiety levels.

Validation of the Turkish Revised Algase Wandering Scale – Long Term Care Version (TR-RAWS-LTC) For People With Dementia in Türkiye

The Revised Algase Wandering Scale—Long-Term Care Version (RAWS-LTC) is a tool used to measure the level of wandering in people with dementia who live in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. This study aims to adapt RAWS-LTC to Turkish (TR) and determine its psychometric suitability. The scale was translated from its original language, English, into Turkish and then translated back to English by bilingual translators. It was then reviewed and evaluated according to translation problems and equivalence degrees. In this study, TR-RAWS-LTC was administered to eighty-six wanderers and fifty-six non-wanderers with dementia by nurses. The triple conceptual structure of TR-RAWS-LTC, consisting of persistent walking, eloping behavior, and spatial disorientation sub-dimensions, was confirmed by factor analysis. TR-RAWS-LTC total and three sub-dimension score levels were significantly different in wanderers with dementia compared to non-wanderers. A valid and reliable wandering assessment tool that can be easily applied by caregivers of individuals with dementia in long-term care has been brought to the Turkish literature.