TR Dizin İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / TR Dizin Indexed Publications Collection
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Article Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the 25-Question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale(Turkish Geriatrics Soc, 2025) İlçin, Nursen; Tuna, Hülya; Gurpinar, BarisIntroduction: Locomotive syndrome, characterized by gait disorders, loss of balance, and cognitive difficulties, significantly impacts older adults by increasing morbidity and reducing independence. This study aimed to adapt the 25-item Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale into Turkish and evaluate its validity and reliability. Materials and Method: The translation process involved forward and backward translations by bilingual experts to ensure linguistic and conceptual equivalence with the original scale. A total of 250 individuals aged ≥65 years participated, completing the Turkish version of the scale alongside functional mobility tests; the timed up-and-go, five repetitions of sit-to-stand, two-step, and standing tests. Participants repeated the scale 1 week after the initial evaluation to assess the test–retest reliability. Results: The internal consistency of the Turkish version was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.952). Test–retest reliability, assessed 1 week apart, yielded an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.974, indicating excellent reliability. Concurrent validity was examined by correlating scale scores with functional test results. Significant correlations were observed (p < 0.001), with Pearson’s correlation coefficients of 0.472 for timed up-and-go, 0.504 for five repetitions of sit-to-stand, -0.871 for the two-step test, and -0.518 for the standing test. These findings demonstrate that the Turkish version is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mobility impairment and functional limitation in older adults. Conclusion: The adaptation and validation of the 25-item Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale into Turkish provide a comprehensive measure for evaluating and monitoring locomotor function, supporting early detection and intervention in this population.Article Determining the Factors Affecting the Satisfaction of Patient in Sedoanalgesia Due to Distal Radius Fracture in Emergency Department(Galenos Publ House, 2025-05-21) Ellidokuz, Hülya; Aksay, Ersin; Oray, Nese Colak; Özgür, Sefer; Güzelce, Mustafa Can; Colak, NeseIntroduction: Patients with distal radius fractures (DRF) are frequently admitted to the emergency departments (EDs). Reduction with procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) and followed by plaster/splint are the treatment of choice. We aimed to determine the factors affecting the satisfaction in patients with DRF undergoing PSA. Methods: This prospective, observational, cross-sectional study included 70 patients with DRF. The socio-demographic features, comorbidities, level of satisfaction with PSA procedure, physical factors of the environment, physician and patient satisfaction were evaluated. PSA satisfaction scores “1, 2 and, 3” were grouped as “dissatisfied group” and “4-5” points as “satisfied group” with the Likert scale. Patient satisfaction was compared between the groups according to the satisfaction levels. Results: The median satisfaction level was found 4 (interquartile range 4-5). Their satisfaction with the given information about the PSA procedure and the cleanliness of the area where the procedure was performed was higher in the satisfied group than the dissatisfied group (p=0.014 and p=0.007, respectively). Also, as the level of residents of emergency physicians, the satisfaction of the patients increased (p=0.025). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age, gender, educational status, comorbidities, fracture type, additional injury, selected sedo-analgesic drugs, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale and, complications (p>0.05). Satisfaction was high in all physicians. Conclusion: PSA procedure was satisfactory by a majority and can be performed safely in the ED. The residency period of the physician who performed the PSA, satisfaction with the given information about PSA and the cleanliness of the area were affecting the patient satisfaction.Article Citation - WoS: 4Histological and Biochemical Investigation of the Effects of Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Orthodontic Tooth Movement(Duzce Univ, 2019-03-25) Cesur, Mine Gecgelen; Onal, Tuna; Bilgin, Mehmet Dincer; Sirin, Fevziye Burcu; Inan, Sevinc; Koken, Ergun Cem; Alkan, Afra; Cesur, GökhanObjective: The goal of our study is to assess the effects of low intensity pulsed ultrasound on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Methods: For this study, 40 adult male Wistar albino rats (12-weeks old age) were used from the Animal Laboratory at Adnan Menderes University. Rats were divided into four groups each of ten. Group 1 was the untreated as a control. In group 2, an orthodontic spring was used to move teeth. For groups 3 and 4, orthodontic treatment was combined with low intensity pulsed ultrasound at 16 J/cm2 or 48 J/cm2 for 14 days, respectively. Tooth movement was measured at the last day of treatment. Serum bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) and C-telopeptide type I collagen (CTX-I) levels were analyzed biochemically. The number of osteoclasts, osteoblasts and inflammatory cells, capillary density and new bone formation was determined histologically. Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) were assessed using immunohistochemical staining. Results: BALP and CTX-I levels in group 4 were significantly higher compared to control (p<0.05). Tooth movement and the number of osteoclasts, inflammatory cells and capillary density in group 4 were significantly greater than group 2 (p<0.05). The intensity levels of RANKL and OPG in group 4 were significantly greater than group 2 (p<0.05). Conclusions: Ultrasound is a noninvasive application and promising therapy for accelerating bone remodelling during orthodontic tooth movement.