Meral Yay

ORCID: 0000-0003-1857-8719
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Research Areas
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
  • Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
  • Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
  • Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
  • Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
  • Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
  • Advanced Statistical Methods and Models
  • Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
  • Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
  • Inflammation biomarkers and pathways
  • Statistical Methods and Applications
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Vasculitis and related conditions
  • Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
  • Educational Research and Analysis
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Rhetoric and Communication Studies
  • Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits
  • Information and Cyber Security
  • HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations

Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi
2013-2024

Marmara University
2020

Istanbul University
2007

Abstract The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (TREM-1) and peptidoglycan recognition protein (PGLYRP1) are involved in the propagation of inflammatory responses. This study investigated whether serum levels TREM-1 PGLYRP1 correlate with periodontitis rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. A total 154 non-smoking participants RA (n = 55, F/M: 41/14), Behçet´s disease (BD, n 41, 30/11) healthy controls (HC, 58, 40/18) were recruited. Serum saliva collected, 28-joint activity score...

10.1038/s41598-021-82335-9 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2021-02-03

The aim of the study was to examine whether oral health as an infection focus could mediate disease course in patients with Behçet's (BD).In study, 194 BD examined at baseline and follow-up periods. reasons for last dental visits were recorded tooth extraction or regular control visits/planned treatments end period. severity score calculated higher scores indicating a more severe course. Mediation analysis carried out assess effects on period study.Dental periodontal indices found be visit...

10.1111/joor.12750 article EN Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2018-11-22

To evaluate key factors for presenteeism and activity impairment in multinational patients with Behçet's syndrome (BS) recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).In this cross-sectional study, 364 BS from Jordan, Brazil, the United Kingdom Turkey 143 RAS were included. The Work Productivity Activity Impairment (WPAI) scale was used impairment. Mediation analyses performed to both direct indirect causal effects.Presenteeism score higher active genital ulcers eye involvement as well comorbidities...

10.1093/rheumatology/keab581 article EN Lara D. Veeken 2021-07-19

Abstract Objective The aim of this multi‐center study was to assess predictive factors for work‐day loss as an indirect cost element in Behçet's syndrome (BS). Methods In cross‐sectional, study, 834 BS patients (F/M: 441/393, age mean: 38.4 ± 10.9 years) were included. Data collected by a questionnaire regarding treatment protocols, disease duration, smoking pattern, frequency medical visits during the previous year and self‐reported year. Results Work‐day observed 16.2% (M/F: 103/32)....

10.1111/1756-185x.13771 article EN International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases 2019-12-19

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to show relations between activity impairment and salivary gland involvement for patient empowerment in primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS).

10.1111/odi.14620 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Oral Diseases 2023-05-29

Abstract The aim of the present study was to examine effects age on mucocutaneous activity by using moderation analysis in Behçet’s syndrome (BS). In this cross‐sectional study, 887 BS patients (female : male, 481:406; mean age, 38.4 ± 10.9 years) followed 13 tertiary centers Turkey were included. Mucocutaneous evaluated Index (MI) according sex and disease course. Moderation performed test effect activity. A moderator variable is a third affects relationship between independent outcome...

10.1111/1346-8138.15553 article EN The Journal of Dermatology 2020-09-27

Background: Health information technologies (HITs) present numerous opportunities for the improvement and transformation of healthcare, which include reducing human errors, improving clinical outcomes, facilitating care coordination, efficiency practice tracking data over time.HITs involve various that range from simple charting, to a more advanced decision support integration with medical technology.Objective: The aims this study were examine readiness implementation health among...

10.5455/aim.2020.28.265-271 article EN Acta Informatica Medica 2020-01-01

The study aimed to evaluate the mediating roles of patient experiences on loyalty. data were collected through an electronic questionnaire regarding feedback from 5732 patients received outpatient clinics. Patient loyalty was evaluated using Net Promoter Score (NPS 11 ) that asked whether they would like recommend hospital their relatives or friends. with physicians, nurses, and waiting times also in questionnaire. After preliminary analysis, mediation analyses performed direct indirect...

10.1177/23743735221103027 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Patient Experience 2022-01-01

Background: Shoulder injuries are prevalent in adolescent water polo (WP) players. Study aimed to determine whether preseason shoulder characteristics (range of motion [ROM], flexibility, and strength) core endurance can identify athletes at risk future injuries. Hypothesis: characteristics, including changes ROM (internal rotation [IR], external [ER], total), strength (IR ER), pectoralis minor capsule endurance, would be factors for reinjury with previous overuse compared noninjured...

10.1177/19417381241286502 article EN Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach 2024-10-11

10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2023.98553 article EN Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2023-04-01

The aim of the study was to analyse effects Treatment Response with oral ulcers on health related quality life in Behçet's syndrome (BS).

10.4317/medoral.26319 article EN Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal 2023-12-27

Computer Engineering Students (CES) and Medical (MS) will actively participate in the management of health information system future.The aim study was to evaluate views CES MS about patient privacy security systems.The participants this cross-sectional were 3rd 4th year Marmara University, (n=163, F/M:71/92) 5th 6th University (n=65, F/M:38/27). The data collected via questionnaire comprising questions statements confidentiality. Responses prepared on basis 5 Point Likert Scale.During...

10.5455/aim.2019.27.300-304 article EN Acta Informatica Medica 2019-01-01

10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2022.40078 article EN Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022-10-31

Background: Since oral ulcer is a common clinical manifestation, health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) affected by the presence poorly in patients with Behcet’s disease (BD). Objectives: The aim study was to examine associated factors for poor OHRQoL status improve treatment outcomes BD. Methods: In this retrospective study, 339 BD (F/M: 179/160, mean age: 36,13±9,81 years) included. Data were collected structured questionnaire regarding expectation, Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14)...

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.3043 article EN Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2021-05-19

Bu çalışmanın amacı değişim noktasının belirlenmesinde kullanılmak üzere "R" programlama dili için yeni geliştirilen "ChangePoint" isimli fonsiyonun tanıtılması ve bootstrap tekniğine bağlı kümülatif toplam (CUSUM) kontrol grafikleri aracılığıyla 5 Eylül-13 Kasım 2015 tarihleri arasında İstanbul'da kaydedilen SO2 değerlerinden oluşan veri seti üzerinde

10.16984/saufenbilder.54674 article TR Sakarya University Journal of Science 2016-09-02
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