Browsing by Author "Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar"

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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.
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Prevalence of Physical Restraint: a Cross-Sectional Observational Study
(Gunes Kitabevi Ltd Sti, 2020) Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar; Kucukguclu, Oziem; Ozkaya, Bilgehan; Ozgul, Ecem
Introduction: Physical restraint (PR) is commonly used in healthcare institutions worldwide and controversial strategies in the medical field. The purpose of this study was to determine the PR prevalence in adult patients at a university hospital in Turkey. Materials and Methods: An observational and cross-sectional design was carried out. Prevalence rates were computed. A total of 6698 patients in 30 units were evaluated at 10 unit visits between July-September 2018. Patient and PR information form was used. Two researchers visited the units and proceeded with data collection. The study population consisted of all patients who were present in the hospital on the day of data collection. Results: Among 6698 patients, 287 (4.3%) patients were restrained. The highest overall prevalence of 69.6% was in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU). The main reasons reported for using restraints were the prevention of pulling out medical devices (47 %). Age (p = 0.000) and units (e.g., surgical units, ICUs) (p = 0.000) were statistically significant predictors of PR. Age (p = .000) and units (p =.000) were statistically significant predictors of PR. The results show that for every additional 0.038 year in patients age, the patient becomes 1.038 times more likely to be restrained. Conclusion: In Turkey, the rate of application of PR is similar to that of world figures. Age is a very important variable in the use of PR. As they get older, their risk of being exposed to PR increases.
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Telehealth Applications Used for Self-Efficacy Levels of Family Caregivers for Individuals With Dementia: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Mosby-Elsevier, 2023) Soylemez, Burcu Akpinar; Ozgul, Ecem; Kucukguclu, Ozlem; Yener, Görsev
Background: The effectiveness of telehealth applications for family caregivers of individuals with dementia remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate how telehealth-based interventions applied for family caregivers of individuals with dementia affect their self-efficacy levels, caregiving burden, stress, depression, and quality of life.Materials and Methods: This was a systematic review. Screening took place between April 30 and May 5, 2022, for the scope of the past 10 years (January 2012/May 2022). The related studies were screened over ten (10) databases and search engines both in English and Turkish, including CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science, ULAKBIM, Turkish Medline, Tu euro rkiye Klinikleri, and YOK National The - sis Center. Keywords included in various medical topic titles identified upon consultation with literature review experts from a library. Methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using Critical Appraisal Checklists developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute for experimental and quasi-experimental studies. The data were synthesized by meta-analysis. Results: Two hundred and twelve (212) records were accessed in the databases. Of that, 12 studies (covering 1,013 caregivers) were selected for the meta-analysis. Statistically, the self-efficacy mean score was signifi- cantly higher in the intervention group than the control group after the intervention (SMD: 1.08, Z=3.12, p=0.002). The effectiveness of telehealth-based applications for caregivers' caregiving burden, stress, depres- sion and quality of life -- except for self-efficacy - was evaluated. The results of the intervention and control groups were similar after the intervention (SMD:-0.17, Z=0.82, p=0.41; MD:-0.60, Z=0.49, p=0.63, SMD:-0.04, Z=0.13, p=0.98; SMD: 0.15, Z=0.47, p=0.64, respectively).Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that telehealth applications were effective in elevating the self-efficacy levels of caregivers of individuals with dementia. However, no statistically signifi- cant difference was observed in terms of caregiving burden, stress, depression, or quality of life for care- givers.(c) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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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.