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Bir Üniversite Hastanesinin Dâhili ve Cerrahi Birimlerinde Çalışan Hemşirelerin Hemşirelik Bilişim Yetkinlikleri ve İlişkili Faktörler
(2022) Özgül, Ecem; Küçükgüçlü, Özlem; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Söylemez, Burcu Akpınar
Amaç: Bu çalışma, bir üniversite hastanesinin dahili ve cerrahi birimlerinde çalışan hemşirelerin hemşirelik bilişimi yetkinliklerinin ve ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte olan araştırma Temmuz- Ağustos 2021 tarihleri arasında bir üniversite hastanesinin dahili ve cerrahi birimlerinde çalışan 202 hemşireyle yürütülmüştür. Örnekleme yöntemlerinden amaçlı örneklem yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veriler katılımcıların tanıtıcı özelliklerini gösteren sosyodemografik özellikler formu ve TIGER Temelli Hemşirelik Bilişimi Yetkinliklerini Değerlendirme Aracı kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesi araştırmacılar tarafından SPSS 24.0 programı kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Değerlendirmede sayı, yüzde, ortalama, bağımsız gruplarda t testi, Mann Whitney U testi, Kruskal-Wallis H testi ve Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan hemşirelerin yaş ortalaması 32.94±7.63 yıl olup (min-maks:22-64), %89.6’ı kadın, %49.0’unun geliri giderine eşit, %78.7’i lisans mezunudur. Hemşirelerin ölçek toplam puan ortalaması 2.40?0.65’tir (min-maks:1-4). Hemşirelerin yaş ortalamaları (p<0.001), hemşire olarak çalışma süreleri (p<0.001), eğitim durumları (p=0.045), bilgisayar/hemşirelik bilişimi hakkında kurs, sempozyum, toplantıya katılma durumları (p<0.005), bilgisayar kullanım becerileri (p<0.001) ve bakımda bilgi teknolojisi kullanımı gerekliliği hakkındaki düşüncelerinin (p=0.043) hemşirelik bilişim yetkinliğini etkilediği saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Hemşirelerin hemşirelik bilişimi yetkinliklerinin istendik düzeyde olmadığı bulunmuştur. Hemşirelerin hemşirelik bilişimine ilişkin yetkinliklerinin düzenli aralıklarla belirlenmesi ve bu alana uygun güncel eğitim programlarının oluşturularak hemşirelerin hemşirelik bilişimi konusundaki yetkinliklerinin sürdürülmesi ve geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
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Caregiving Self-Efficacy in Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: the Role of Knowledge of Dementia and Perceived Social Support
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023) Özgül, Ecem; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar; Küçükgüçlü, Özlem
PurposeTo examine the role of perceived social support and knowledge of dementia in family caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) regarding caregiving self-efficacy.DesignDescriptive, cross-sectional, and predictive design was used.MethodsThe study was conducted with caregivers of PwD (n:102) between March and May 2022. Data was collected using the following forms: a socio-demographic characteristics form, the revised scale for caregiving self-efficacy (RSCSE), the dementia knowledge assessment scale (DKAS) and the revised form of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (RFMSPSS). Data was assessed through descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analysis.FindingsThe participants' RSCSE, DKAS and RFMSPSS mean scores were 1125.89 & PLUSMN; 417.18 (range:0-1800), 15.70 & PLUSMN; 6.06 (range:0-34), and 52.72 & PLUSMN; 20.07 (range:12-74), respectively. Analysis indicated that DKAS and RFMSPSS predicted positive caregiving self-efficacy scores but it was not statistically significant for DKAS (R2:0.209, F:13.077, p < 0.001). These variables accounted for 21% of total variance of caregiving self-efficacy. RFMSPSS predicted positively and statistically significantly (& beta;:0.461, p < 0.001) the total score of the self-efficacy scale.ConclusionsThe perceived social support of caregivers of PwD is an important predictor of the self-efficacy level of caregivers.Clinical EvidenceIn order to enhance improving the quality of the caregiving process, caregivers should be strengthened, and caregiving self-efficacy should be comprehensively evaluated to enable assistance to the caregiver. The social support of caregivers is an important predictor of caregiving self-efficacy. Therefore, social support should be taken into consideration when engaging in appropriate initiatives.
Covıd-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Demanslı Bireylere Bakım Veren Aile Üyelerinin Sağlık Okuryazarlık Düzeyleri ve İlişkili Faktörler
(2023) Özgül, Ecem; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Akpınar Söylemez, Burcu
Amaç: Bu araştırma COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde demanslı bireylere bakım veren aile üyelerinin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri ve ilişkili faktörlerini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma Ekim-Kasım 2021 tarihleri arasında demanslı bireylere bakım veren 114 aile üyesiyle yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada amaçlı örneklem yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veriler; tanımlayıcı özellikler formu, Avrupa Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği (ASOY-TR) ve COVID-19 Korkusu Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesi araştırmacılar tarafından SPSS 24.0 programı kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Değerlendirmede sayı, yüzde, ortalama, One-way ANOVA testi ve ki-kare testi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan demanslı bireylere bakım verenlerin yaş ortalaması 55.90±10.72 yıl (min-maks:20-79), %82.5’i kadın, %66.7’sinin geliri giderine eşit, %55.4’ü lisans mezunudur. Bakım verenlerin %34.2’sinin yeterli ve mükemmel düzeyde sağlık okuryazarlığına sahip olduğu bulunmuştur. Bakım veren bireylerin genel sağlık okuryazarlığı puan ortalamalarının, çalışma ve eğitim durumlarının sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri üzerinde istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı bir fark oluşturduğu (p0.05) görülmüştür. Sonuç: Çalışma COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde demanslı bireylere bakım veren aile üyelerinin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerine ve ilişkili faktörlere ışık tutmaktadır. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda özellikle çalışmayan ve düşük eğitim seviyesi olan bakım verenlerin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir. Ayrıca bakım verenlerin üçte ikisinin yetersiz ve sorunlu-sınırlı düzeyde sağlık okuryazarlığına sahip olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Sağlık profesyonellerinin demanslı bireye bakım veren aile üyelerinin sağlık bilgilerine etkin bir şekilde erişmesine, anlamasına, değerlendirmesine ve uygulamasına yardımcı olmaları önerilmektedir.
Effectiveness of Self-Hydration Management Interventions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Slack Incorporated, 2025) Atasoy, Ezgi; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Akpınar Söylemez, Burcu; Küçükgüçlü, Özlem
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of self-hydration management interventions for middle-aged and older adults without cognitive impairment. METHOD: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Studies published from January 2010 to May 2024 were included. A total of 1,065 articles were reviewed, leading to the selection of 20 eligible articles; of these, five were considered suitable for inclusion. RESULTS: The analysis showed a significant increase in total daily fluid intake and urine volume in intervention groups compared to control groups. This improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of various self-hydration management interventions. CONCLUSION: Nurse-led self-hydration management interventions are effective and provide valuable guidance for middle-aged and older adults. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
The Turkish Version of Hydration Risk Assessment Tool in Older Patients: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation
(Galenos Publishing House, 2025) Söylemez, Burcu Akpınar; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Küçükgüçlü, Özlem; Atasoy, Ezgi
Objective: Dehydration is a common and serious issue among older adults, with significant implications for their health and well-being. Preventing dehydration in older adults requires a multifaceted approach that involves early identification of risk factors, accurate detection methods, targeted interventions, and ongoing monitoring to ensure adequate hydration. For this reason, the study was designed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Northumbria Assessment of Hydration (T-NoAH) among older patients. Materials and Methods: A methodological and descriptive approach was utilized in this investigation. After establishing linguistic validity, the study was conducted with a convenience sample of 360 older patients within 24 hours of admission to the hospital, using a descriptive information form and T-NoAH for data collection. The analyses performed included exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), discriminant validity assessment, internal consistency evaluation via Cronbach’s alpha, item-total correlation analysis, examination of ceiling and floor effects, and Hotelling’s T-squared test. Predictive accuracy was examined in the sample using a receiver operating characteristic curve, with serum osmolality as the reference test. Results: The tool had sufficient linguistic validity. The instrument consisting of 8 items and one factor was identified. This factor explained 39.24% of the total variance. Model fit indices were ≥0.90, as per CFA. Cronbach’s alpha was determined to be 0.73. There was no response bias identified, and there were no floor or ceiling effects. The optimal cut-off point (5 or more) showed sensitivity (70%) and specificity (89%) (area under the curve =0.795, 95% confidence interval, p<0.001) compared to non-dehydration group. Conclusion: This tool is a short, easily understandable and applicable measurement for assessing older patients’ hydration risk. It can be used by nurses to evaluate the risk of dehydration in older patients and to implement and evaluate effective interventions according to risk situations.
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What Does the Public Really Know About Dementia? a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in Turkiye
(WILEY, 2024) Akyol, Merve Aliye; Güney, Seda; Özgül, Ecem; Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar; Kucukguclu, Ozlem
Despite the increasing burden of dementia, there has been no evaluation of the level of dementia knowledge among the general public in Turkiye. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the public's knowledge regarding dementia and the factors predicting this knowledge. This is a community-based cross-sectional study.A survey was conducted with 1106 participants between April and August 2023.The research tools were demographic characteristics form, a Turkish version of the dementia knowledge assessment scale (DKAS-T), and a form focusing on sociodemographic information and questions related to the degree of dementia knowledge. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression.The mean score on the DKAS-T was 12.32 +/- 6.05 (min: 0 points, max: 33 points) out of 34. The sample recorded an incorrect response for less than half of the items in the dementia knowledge scale. Adjusted R2 was used as explanatory power. Moreover, the results of the multiple regression analysis identified various factors that significantly predicted dementia knowledge scores: age, prior education about dementia, experience of caring for a PwD, interaction with a PwD, and self-reported risk of being diagnosed with dementia in the future. These variables accounted for 18.1% of the total variance of dementia knowledge.Dementia is not well known in the public. The finding underscores the need for targeted educational initiatives to enhance dementia knowledge in the Turkish population. Interventions should focus on addressing specific areas of deficiency identified in the DKAS-T.
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Willingness To Work With Elderly People Scale for Medical and Nursing Students: Cross Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2022) Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar; Akyol, Merve Aliye; Ozgul, Ecem; Kucukguclu, Ozlem; Tan, Semen Gokce; Soysal, Pinar
The number of older people is increasing globally, particularly in middle-income countries like Turkey. The psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Willingness to Work with Elderly People Scale (WEPS-T) was evaluated in this study. A descriptive, methodological and cross-sectional design was used. The data were collected using a sociodemographic form and WEPS-T during April to June 2021. The language and content validity, explanatory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to assess the validity of the scale. The scale's reliability was obtained using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, item-total correlations, and test-retest reliability. Content validity index of WEPS-T was excellent (CVI was 1.00). All the factor loadings were found to be > .30 in factors analysis. In CFA, it was inferred that the model had a good fit (x2/df = 5.344; GFI = .864; CFI = .868; RMSEA = .079; RMR <.01). A Cronbach's alpha value was obtained 0.881 for the entire scale. The test-retest reliability scores of the first sub-dimension were r = .84 and p < .001, the second r = .97 and p < .001, the third r = .98 and p < .001, the fourth r. = .95 and p <.001 and the total score was r = .96 and p <.001. WEPS-T is a valid and reliable measurement tool that determines the willingness of Turkish nursing and medical students to work with the older people.
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Willingness To Work With Older Adults and Related Factors in Nursing Students: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2024) Akyol, Merve Aliye; Özgül, Ecem; Akpınar Söylemez, Burcu; Küçükgüçlü, Özlem
Given the increased demand for health professionals to work with older adults, research on the factors that influence students' career choices is critical in order to increase the popularity of gerontology. The purpose of this study was to investigate willingness and related factors of undergraduate nursing students to work with older adults. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 579 undergraduate nursing students in Turkiye. The data were collected using the descriptive characteristics form, the 12-item expectations regarding aging scale (ERA-12), Kogan's attitudes toward old people scale (KAOP), and willingness to work with elderly people scale (WEPS). Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for data analysis. The WEPS, ERA-12, and KAOP mean score of the students were 68.57 +/- 11.54 (range: 20-120), 59.83 +/- 15.09 (range: 0-100), and 142.98 +/- 18.63 (range: 34-238), respectively. Expectations regarding aging, attitudes toward older adults, prior experience caring for older adults, and completing an elective geriatric nursing course positively predicted the total score of WEPS. These variables accounted for 14% of total variance of WEPS (R-2: 0.137, F: 12.995, p < .001). Age, sex, and academic year also positively predicted the total score of WEPS, but it was not statistically significant. The willingness of nursing students to work with older adults was moderate. To enhance nursing students' willingness to work with older adults, nursing programs should foster a positive attitude toward older adults and expectations regarding aging. Greater willingness of nursing students to care for older adults will eventually improve the quality of care for the geriatric population.