ABSTRACT Background In intensive care units ( ICU s), patients cannot sleep well. Aromatherapy is used for depression, anxiety, relaxation and disorders related with stress. Aim This study aimed to investigate the effect of lavender essential oil on quality anxiety level in coronary . Participants A total 60 participated this study. Design randomized controlled was conducted a province located southeast Turkey. Methods After informing both groups about study, they were administered...

The aim of this study was to examine the effect application lavender oil on fatigue and anxiety levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. This randomized controlled conducted with 60 (30 intervention group, 30 control group) a province located southeastern Turkey. After both groups were informed about study, questionnaire, Fatigue Severity Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory applied patients. In statistically significant difference found between pretest posttest scores Scale (t =...

Abstract Purpose: This study aims to investigate the relationship between anticipatory nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with social support anxiety. Material Methods: descriptive-correlational involved 134 receiving at a university hospital experiencing nausea. Anxiety levels were measured using Beck Inventory (BAI), while severity of was assessed Visual Analog Scale (VAS-nausea), evaluated Cancer Patient Social Support (CPSSS). Descriptive statistics employed...

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between fatigue and social support in hemodialysis patients T urkey. This conducted on 73 receiving treatment a unit province M alatya J uly N ovember 2011. A questionnaire consisting 16 questions for sociodemographic disease data used together with ultidimensional S cale P erceived ocial upport ( MSPSS ) F atigue everity FSS ). In statistical evaluation, ann– W hitney U ‐test, independent t K ruskal– allis test, earson's...

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between psychological resilience and social support in hemodialysis patients Turkey.Methods: descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional, correlational with 100 who underwent treatment at a university hospital September December 2016. In study, questionnaire form including sociodemographic data as well regarding disease, Resilience Scale for Adults RSA Multidimensional of Perceived Social Support MSPSS were used. For statistical...

Abstract Aim To assess the effect of baby oil on pruritus, sleep quality, and quality life in hemodialysis ( HD ) patients. Methods This pretest–post‐test model with control groups study was conducted units two different provinces eastern T urkey. The group consisted a total 70 patients receiving treatment who met inclusion criteria, 35 being intervention group. After both were informed about study, they administered questionnaire, S everity cale, V isual A nalog P ittsburgh leep Q uality I...

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact an educational intervention on incidence stage II pressure ulcers (PUs) in adult patients intensive care units (ICUs) a Turkish medical center.This prospective admitted ICUs. Data were collected over 3-month period. Subjects assessed using Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk risk developing PU; assessment completed within first 24 hours admission and each 48 thereafter maximum 12 weeks. Educational employed: Intervention...

Background Treating patients with care and respecting their cultural values are key factors necessary to enhance the quality of nursing care. Aim The objective this study was explore describe difficulties experienced by hospitalized Syrian refugees expectations from nurses hospital administration. Methods We used a descriptive qualitative research approach engage 30 undergoing treatment in internal medicine who met criteria. Data were collected using questionnaire semi‐structured interview...

SUMMARY Background Self‐management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is crucial for health outcomes. Objectives This study was conducted to demonstrate the effect a self‐management programme based on Bandura's self‐efficacy theory offered patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) behavioural changes regarding hand‐washing/mask‐wearing and level. Design In this study, pretest‐posttest design used without control group. Methods The sample consisted 30 who were dialysis. At first interview with...

This study explored Turkish nursing students' perceptions of providing care to patients culturally different from themselves.Increasing migration will increase the need for nurses provide across cultural groups.Twenty one students in second year a 4-year programme participated 3 focus groups. Data were analysed using directed content analysis. Research questions based on Campinha-Bacote's model.Three themes identified: perceived barriers, facilitators and identifying sensitive actions....

This study was planned to assess the levels of fatigue and social support in patients with diabetes determine relationship between these patients.A descriptive design used this research. The conducted March June 2013 300 sampled from 1657 studied participants type 2 who presented polyclinics Malatya State Hospital Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center. Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support Fatigue Severity were study.When correlation analysis carried out severity examined, a...

To examine the relationship between symptom experience of lung cancer patients and their illness perception disease.The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2015 at Chemotherapy Treatment Centre Medicine Chest Diseases Clinic Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, comprised either gender aged >18 years. Data collected using a predesigned Patient Questionnaire as well standard Lung Cancer Symptom Scale, Illness Perception Karnofsky Performance Scale. The patients'...

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine NANDA-I nursing diagnoses and NIC interventions in patients who underwent radical prostatectomy. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted a research teaching hospital western Turkey between June 2016 2017. The sample included adult diagnosed with prostate cancer the immediate postoperative period of Data collection performed using Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, NANDA-International Nursing Interventions Classification Taxonomy Systems....

Stigma has a high incidence and adversely affects people with diabetes. In this context, patients face difficulties such as fear of losing their jobs, travel restrictions, isolation from social life, problems related to mental health, feeling wellness. The aim study was investigate the validity reliability stigma assessment scale in individuals type 2 diabetes.The sample consisted 153 diabetic individuals. language, content, construct were examined evaluate diabetes scale. Cronbach’s alpha...

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect music, which they were made listen to, on sleep quality and vital signs patients with chronic renal failure who are getting hemodialysis treatment. Material Methods: This was planned as a randomized controlled experimental clinical conducted between dates March 15-November 30, 2010 in nephrology service. In total, 70 patients, suitable for sample selection criteria gave consent participate study, included research sample; 35 them...

Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the effect of oncology nursing internship education on attitudes students (stigma) toward cancer patients. The in a faculty İzmir, Turkey.
 Methods: quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design used this study. sample composed totally 84 students, who attended course Oncology Nursing Internship (n:43) and Gynaecology Obstetrics (n:41). Student Information Form Questionnaire for Measuring Attitudes Toward Cancer - Community Version were as data...

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects baby oil on pruritus, anxiety and fatigue levels patients with liver cirrhosis. Materials Methods: This randomized controlled conducted 60 hospitalized in internal medicine clinic a University hospital western part Turkey. Patients both groups; Patient Information Form, 5-D Itch Scale, Visual Analog Fatigue Severity Scale Beck Anxiety Inventory were applied. In intervention group, cooled applied itching area 15 minutes at time for...

Objective: End-stage renal disease is a chronic situation requiring life-long dialysis or kidney transplantation. The objective of this study to determine the relationship between illness perception and disability in hemodialysis due failure. Material Methods: This descriptive study. sample group comprised 86 patients who were compliance with criteria could be reached throughout duration study.Study data collected using Questionnaire on Sociodemographic Illness Characteristics, Perception...

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