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Determination of the Knowledge Levels of Nurses Regarding Central Venous Catheter Care
(Galenos Publ House, 2022) Turkkan, Hicran; Ayyildiz, Tulay Kuzlu; Sonmez, Munevver; Nursing
Introduction: It is important that pediatric nurses have sufficient knowledge in the prevention of central catheter-related blood circulation infections. This study was carried out to determine knowledge levels of the nurses, who were working in pediatric clinics, regarding central venous catheter care.Methods: The universe of the study was composed of 118 nurses, who were working in pediatric clinic of a public hospital (n=50) and a training hospital (n=68) between May-June 2019. No sample was selected; and 88 nurses, who were eligible for the sample and study criteria and approved to participate during the dates of data collection (May-June 2019) were included in the study. 75% of the universe was reached. Personal information form for the identification of demographic characteristics and working lives of the nurses and the form for the knowledge levels of the nurses regarding central venous catheter care were used to collect data.Results: At the end of statistical assessment, central venous catheter care mean score of nurses was found to be 8.35+2.36 (0-12). In addition, it was determined that no significant differences were found between central venous catheter scores of the nurses based on age, sex, marital status, working institution, working department, working year and their states of providing central venous catheter care (p>0.05). A significant difference was detected between nurses' states of having knowledge and education regarding central venous catheter and their central venous catheter scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was found that the knowledge points of the nurses for central venous catheter care were insufficient. It is recommended to increase in-service training in line with the protocol/procedure/ instructions regarding central venous catheter care.
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The effect of knowledge levels of intensive care nurses about pressure injuries on their attitude toward preventing pressure injuries
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2023) Korkmaz, Serap; Sonmez, Munevver; Kisacik, Oznur Gurlek; Nursing
ABS T R A C T Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the current knowledge levels of intensive care nurses about pressure injuries and their attitudes toward preventing pressure injuries, and to reveal the relationship between these variables. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 152 nurses, working in the Adult Intensive Care Units of a Training and Research Hospital. Data were collected between 10.08.2021 and 31.11.2021 with the Patient Information Form, Modified Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test and Attitude toward Pressure Injury Prevention Scale. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, multiple logistic regression analysis and the structural equation modeling technique were used in the analysis of the study data. Results: The mean age of the nurses was 25.82 & PLUSMN; 3.42 years, 86.2% of them were female and 67.1% of them had a bachelor's degree. Total mean score of the Modified Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test of the intensive care nurses was found to be 32.58 & PLUSMN; 6.58. The knowledge score of 113 out of 152 nurses was & GE;60% or above. The total mean score of the Attitude toward Pressure Injury Prevention Scale was 42.00 & PLUSMN; 5.70 and a total of 76.97% (117 participants) of them were found to score 75% or above on the scale. The results of the regression analysis showed that educational degree, and status of having training about pressure injuries did not affect the total mean score of the Knowledge Test and the Attitude Scale. However, it revealed that the frequency of encoun-tering a patient with pressure injuries in the unit where they work has affected the total mean score of the scales significantly (p < 0.05). As per the results of the structural equation model, the Modified Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test scores of the nurses were found to have a statistically significant effect on the scores of the Attitude toward Pressure Injury Prevention Scale (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed that intensive care unit nurses had a positive attitude toward Pressure Injury Prevention and their knowledge was sufficient and that as the Modified Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test scores increase, their positive attitude toward Pressure Injury Prevention also increases.
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Effects of Cold Therapy on Pain and Anxiety During Needle Removal From Implanted Ports
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2023) Bahar, Arzu; Aktas, Demet; Sonmez, Munevver; Nursing
This study was conducted as a quasiexperimental, single-blind study to examine the effect of cold therapy on pain and anxiety during port needle removal. Patients in the experimental group received cold therapy 10 minutes before port needle removal. Patients in the control group received no intervention before port needle removal. Data were collected using the visual analog scale (VAS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). After cold therapy was applied to the patients in the experimental group, the second and third VAS scores were found to be statistically significant and lower than those in the control group (P < .05). There was no statistically significant difference between the anxiety levels of the experimental group and the control group before cold therapy (P> .005). However, the STAI scores of the experimental group were found to be statistically and significantly lower than those of the control group after cold therapy (P < .05). This study determined that cold therapy before port needle removal reduces pain and anxiety. Cold therapy may be recommended as an effective nonpharmacological pain control method with ease of application to prevent pain induced by port needle removal.
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Factors affecting care burden and life satisfaction among parents of children with type 1 diabetes
(Elsevier Science inc, 2024) Bilgehan, Tugba; Bagriacik, Ezgi; Sonmez, Munevver; Nursing
Aim: Parents in the caregiving role for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are affected from many aspects including physically, psychologically, socially, financially and spiritually. The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting the care burden and life satisfaction of parents caring for a child with T1D and to examine the relationship between them. Method: This research was completed with 293 parents of children with T1D aged 3 -18 years, attending the pediatric health and diseases clinics in two state hospitals located in [redacted for peer review] from May 2023 to September 2023. For collection of data, a survey form, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and Adult Life Satisfaction Scale (ALSS) were used. Analysis of data used percentages, means, one-way ANOVA (post -hoc Tukey test), independent samples t - test, regression and correlation tests. Statistical significance level was accepted as p < 0.05. Results: Parents had mean care burden scale scores of 56.30 +/- 12.4, with mean adult life satisfaction scale scores of 69.39 +/- 11.61. According to the regression analysis results, the ZBI scores were affected by the child's general health status after T1D diagnosis, impact on responsibilities after T1D diagnosis and diabetes management skills ( p < 0.05). ALSS scores were affected by the variables of caregiver assessment of health status before and after the child's T1D diagnosis, income level, impact on responsibilities after T1D diagnosis and diabetes management skills ( p < 0.05). There was a negative weak level of significant correlation identified between the ZBI and ALSS total scores ( r = -0.36; p < 0.05). Conclusion: General health status after receiving T1D diagnosis, impact on responsibilities after diabetes diagnosis and diabetes management skills are factors affecting the care burden and life satisfaction of parents. Additionally, a negative relationship was determined between parents' care burden and life satisfaction. Nurses should develop family -centered care plans and work to reduce factors increasing care burden while increasing life satisfaction. (c) 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
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Hemodiyaliz Tedavisi Alan Hastalarda Öz-Aşkınlık Durumu ve Yaşam Kalitesi
(2023) Eraydın, Canan; Sönmez, Münevver; Erdoğan, Zeynep; Nursing
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan hastalarda kendini aşma durumunu ve yaşam kalitesinin değerlendirilmesidir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel bir çalışmadır. Araştırmanın evrenini Zonguldak il merkezinde bulunan diyaliz merkezlerinde hemodiyaliz tedavisi gören tüm hastalar (n=380) oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Reed’in öz-aşkınlık ölçeği” ve ‘’ EUROHIS-QOL (Avrupa Sağlık Etki Ölçeği) kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Bulgular: Reed’in öz-aşkınlık ölçeği ile Avrupa Sağlık Etki Ölçeği arasında oldukça pozitif bir ilişki saptandı (p, 0,000, r = 0.605). Ayrıca, bu çalışmada hemodiyaliz hastalarının yaşı ve gelir düzeyinin yaşam kalitesini ve kendini aşmayı etkilediği bulundu. Sonuç: Yaşam kalitesini ve kendini aşmayı artırmak için daha büyük örneklemlerde yapılacak deneysel ve randomize kontrollü çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak hemodializ hastalarında 60-74 yaş grubu ve gelir düzeyi düşük olan hastaların öz-aşkınlık durumunun kötü olduğu, 75 yaş ve üstü, düşük gelir düzeyine sahip ve çalışmayan hastaların ise yaşam kalitelerinin kötü olduğu saptanmıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Yaşam Kalitesi, Hemodializ, Hemşirelik Kuramı, Spiritüel İyileşme
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Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin İntramüsküler Enjeksiyon Bilgi Düzeylerini Yordayan Bazı Değişkenlerin İncelenmesi: Chaid Analizi
(2022) Kısacık, Öznur Gürlek; Sönmez, Münevver; Doğan, Mehmet Latif; Aslan, Serdar; Nursing
Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı hemşirelik öğrencilerinin intramüsküler enjeksiyona ilişkin bilgi düzeylerini yordayan bazı değişkenlerin incelenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipteki bu araştırma 1 Aralık 2020-15 Ocak 2021 tarihleri arasında araştırmaya katılmayı gönüllü olarak kabul eden 359 hemşirelik öğrencisi ile yürütüldü. Araştırma verileri ''Öğrenci Bilgi Formu'' ve ''IM Enjeksiyon Başarı Testi'' ile toplandı. Araştırma verilerinin analizi SPSS versiyon 22.0 paket programı ile yapıldı. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve çok değişkenli bir istatistiksel yaklaşım tekniği olan CHAID (karar ağaçları yaklaşım tekniği) analizi uygulandı. Bulgular: Hemşirelik öğrencilerin IM Enjeksiyon Başarı Testi puan ortalamasının 21 puan üzerinden 8.82±0.20 olduğu belirlendi. CHAID analizi sonucuna göre; kız öğrencilerin anlamlı olarak daha yüksek bilgi puanına sahip oldukları saptandı (p<0.001). Ayrıca kız öğrencilerde, eğitim yılı arttıkça intramüsküler enjeksiyon bilgi puanlarının düştüğü belirlendi (p=0.034). Erkek öğrenciler için ise; intramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulama sayısı arttıkça intramüsküler enjeksiyon bilgi puanının da anlamlı olarak arttırdığı saptandı (p=0.001). Sonuç: Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin intramüsküler enjeksiyon bilgilerinin yeterli düzeyde olmadığı, geliştirilmesi gereken alanların olduğu saptandı.
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HOW ATTITUDES TOWARDS E-LEARNING AFFECTED THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN EXAMPLE OF A NURSING SKILLS TEACHING
(Anadolu Univ, 2023) Gurlek Kisacik, Oznur; Sonmez, Munevver; Ozdas, Azize; Nursing
It is known that the students' attitudes toward e-learning are an important factor in achieving the targeted learning achievement. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between attitudes toward e-learning and the academic achievements. This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with a total of 135 first-year nursing students. Data were collected via Student Information Form, General Attitudes toward E-Learning Scale, Vital Signs Skills Laboratory Practice Assessment Videos. Two-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The total mean score of the first-year NSs' general attitude scale toward e-learning was found to be 52.58 +/- 15.93. A statistically negative correlation was found between the "avoidance of e-learning" factor and the NSs' vital signs skills general achievement scores (r= -0.185; p= .035). Gender (beta 1= 5.399, p= 0.001), receiving adequate counseling and help on using the e-learning platform (beta 1= 4.895, p= 0.022) and avoidance of e-learning (beta 1= -0.222 p= 0.046) explained 20.9% of the variance in vital signs overall achievement score. The results showed that negative attitudes and negative satisfaction with e-learning may lead to a decrease in e-learning academic achievement.
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HOW ATTITUDES TOWARDS E-LEARNING AFFECTED THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN EXAMPLE OF A NURSING SKILLS TEACHING
(Anadolu Universitesi, 2023) Kisacik,O.G.; Sonmez,M.; Ozdas,A.; Nursing
It is known that the students’ attitudes toward e-learning are an important factor in achieving the targeted learning achievement. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between attitudes toward e-learning and the academic achievements. This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with a total of 135 first-year nursing students. Data were collected via Student Information Form, General Attitudes toward E-Learning Scale, Vital Signs Skills Laboratory Practice Assessment Videos. Two-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The total mean score of the first-year NSs’ general attitude scale toward e-learning was found to be 52.58±15.93. A statistically negative correlation was found between the “avoidance of e-learning” factor and the NSs’ vital signs skills general achievement scores (r= -0.185; p=.035). Gender (β1= 5.399, p= 0.001), receiving adequate counseling and help on using the e-learning platform (β1= 4.895, p= 0.022) and avoidance of e-learning (β1= -0.222 p= 0.046) explained 20.9% of the variance in vital signs overall achievement score. The results showed that negative attitudes and negative satisfaction with e-learning may lead to a decrease in e-learning academic achievement. © 2023,Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education.All Rights Reserved.
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HOW ATTITUDES TOWARDS E-LEARNING AFFECTED THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN EXAMPLE OF A NURSING SKILLS TEACHING
(Anadolu Universitesi, 2023) Kisacik,O.G.; Sonmez,M.; Ozdas,A.; Nursing
It is known that the students’ attitudes toward e-learning are an important factor in achieving the targeted learning achievement. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between attitudes toward e-learning and the academic achievements. This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with a total of 135 first-year nursing students. Data were collected via Student Information Form, General Attitudes toward E-Learning Scale, Vital Signs Skills Laboratory Practice Assessment Videos. Two-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The total mean score of the first-year NSs’ general attitude scale toward e-learning was found to be 52.58±15.93. A statistically negative correlation was found between the “avoidance of e-learning” factor and the NSs’ vital signs skills general achievement scores (r= -0.185; p=.035). Gender (β1= 5.399, p= 0.001), receiving adequate counseling and help on using the e-learning platform (β1= 4.895, p= 0.022) and avoidance of e-learning (β1= -0.222 p= 0.046) explained 20.9% of the variance in vital signs overall achievement score. The results showed that negative attitudes and negative satisfaction with e-learning may lead to a decrease in e-learning academic achievement. © 2023,Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education.All Rights Reserved.
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Incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries and identification of risk factors in the neonatal unit
(Tissue Viability Society, 2024) Yarkıner,Z.; Bahar,A.; Sönmez,M.; Kapan,E.; Şahin,S.; Köstekçi,E.; Erdeve,Ö.; Department of Mechanical Engineering; Nursing
Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) and the risk factors influencing their occurrence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Method: This study is a prospective, descriptive study. The research was conducted with 116 newborns between June 1, 2022, and June 1, 2023. Newborns who stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least 24 h were observed daily for medical device-related pressure injuries under and around each medical device throughout their stay in the intensive care unit. The “Case Report Form,” "MDRPIs Monitoring Form," “Braden Q scale for children,” National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Pressure Grading, and Glasgow Coma Scale were used in the research. Results: The incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries is 35.3 % (41/116). It was found that 38.1 % (16/42) of medical device-related pressure injuries developed due to Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) probes, and 33.5 % (14/42) developed due to medical devices related to the respiratory system. In terms of anatomical location, 38.1 % occurred on the forehead, and 23.8 % on the arm/leg. The difference between birth weight, gestational age, development of MDRPIs in newborns receiving sedation and inotropes was found to be statistically significant. Regression analysis identified gestational age (p = 0.040, OR = 0.795, 95%CI = [0.632–1.000]) as an independent risk factor for the occurrence of medical device-related pressure injuries. Conclusions: The incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries in newborns was relatively high in this study, with gestational age being the most significant risk factor for MDRPIs formation. It is crucial for neonatal intensive care nurses to consider associated risk factors while providing newborn care and implement appropriate preventive measures to reduce the incidence of MDRPIs. © 2024 Tissue Viability Society / Society of Tissue Viability
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Incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries in the intensive care unit and related risk factors
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2023) Kudu, Aslihan Aydim; Tasdemir, Nurten; Sonmez, Muenevver; Nursing
Aim: At present, physicians employ medical devices extensively in the treatment of numerous diseases and in the care and follow-up of patients. However, these medical devices are a potential cause of pressure injuries.The study aimed to investigate the incidence and affecting risk factors of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) in an adult intensive care unit.Materials and methods: This is a longitudinal descriptive/analytical and cross-sectional study. The researchers conducted this study with 213 intensive care patients between 15.06.2021 and 15.12.2021. The skin and mucosa under and around each medical device were observed once a day for MDRPIs during the stay of patients who had been hospitalized in the intensive care unit for at least 24 h. The data were collected using Patient Information Form developed by the researchers based on the literature, Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Monitoring Form, the Jackson/Cubbin Pressure Area Risk Calculator (Jackson/Cubbin BARHATr)-Turkish Version, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Pressure Injury Staging System and the Glasgow Coma Scale.Results: The incidence of MDRPIs was 28.6% (61/213). The study revealed that 48.4% (46/95) of these injuries were caused by medical devices for respiratory system, 26.3% (25/95) by devices for gastrointestinal and genitourinary system. The study also revealed that 70.5% of MDRPIs occurred on the skin and 29.5% on the mucosal membrane, and that 82.1% of the MDRPIs occurring on the skin were at Stage 1. In terms of anatomical location, 21.1% of these injuries developed on the fingers and 13.7% on the mouth/lip. In multivariate analysis, parenteral + enteral (p = 0.006, OR = 0.083, 95%CI = [0.014-0.497]) and oral nutrition (p = 0.037, OR = 0.210, 95%CI = [0.049-0.908]), a higher number of devices (nine or more) (p = 0.002, OR = 5.387, 95%CI = [1.840-15.772]) and the duration of device wear (p < 0.05) were identified as independent risk factors for the occurrence of MDRPIs.Conclusions: The study showed that the incidence of MDRPIs was relatively high and was associated with various factors. It is critical for intensive care nurses, who encounter MDRPIs more frequently, to consider these factors while caring for their patients and to take appropriate preventive measures to reduce the incidence of these injuries.
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İnkontinans İlişkili Dermatit Yönetiminde Hemşirelerin Bilgi, Tutum ve Uygulamalarını Değerlendirme Ölçeği: Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
(2022) Sönmez, Münevver; Korkmaz, Serap; Kısacık, Öznur Gürlek; Nursing
Amaç: Çalışma, İnkontinans İlişkili Dermatit Yönetiminde Hemşirelerin Bilgi, Tutum ve Uygulamalarını Değerlendirme Ölçeği Türkçe formunun geçerlik ve güvenirliğini incelemek amacı ile gerçekleştirildi. Gereç ve Yöntem: Metodolojik araştırma tipinde planlanan çalışmanın örneklemini 272 yoğun bakım ve palyatif bakım hemşiresi oluşturdu. Ölçeğin dil eşdeğerliği için çeviri-geri çeviri tekniği kullanıldı. Ölçeğin geçerlik çalışması için, uzman görüşlerine dayalı kapsam geçerliği hesaplandı. Yapı geçerliği için açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanıldı. Ölçeğin güvenirlik analizinde test-tekrar test, korelasyon, madde toplam puan korelasyon ve Cronbach’s alpha katsayısı kullanıldı. Bulgular: Ölçeğin Türkçe formunun kapsam geçerliği uygundu (KGİ=0.95). Ölçek toplam Cronbach’s alpha katsayısı 0.92, madde toplam puan korelasyonları 0.33 ile 0.72 arasında bulundu. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizinde ölçeğin toplam varyansın %63.55’sini açıklayan dört faktörden oluştuğu doğrulandı. Yapı geçerliği, 0.62-0.83 faktör yükü aralığı ile desteklendi. Ölçeğin 20 madde ve 4 alt boyuttan oluştuğu belirlendi. Sonuç: İnkontinans İlişkili Dermatit Yönetiminde Hemşirelerin Bilgi, Tutum ve Uygulamalarını Değerlendirme Ölçeği’nin Türk toplumuna uyarlanması için yapılan analizlerden elde edilen bulgular, ölçeğin Türkçe formunun, hemşirelerin inkontinans ilişkili dermatit hakkındaki bilgi, tutum ve uygulamalarının incelenmesinde dört boyutlu bir araç olarak, güvenilir ve geçerli olduğunu gösterdi.
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Medical device-related pressure injuries: Knowledge levels of nurses and factors affecting these
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2022) Sonmez, Munevver; Bahar, Arzu; Nursing
Aim: The knowledge level of nurses plays a key role in preventing medical device-related pressure injuries. This research aimed to investigate the knowledge levels of nurses with regard to medical device-related pressure injuries and the factors affecting these. Materials and methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 355 nurses between December 15, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Data were collected using the Nurse Information Form and the Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries Knowledge Questionnaire. Results: The mean score of the nurses for the Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries Knowledge Questionnaire was 22.11 +/- 5.79. The nurses obtained the highest score from the "Description" sub-dimension of the test, whereas the lowest scores pertained to the "Staging" sub-dimension. Only 23.1% of the nurses stated that they had general knowledge about medical device-related pressure injuries. A significant difference was determined between the mean scores that the nurses got from the Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries Knowledge Questionnaire and their gender, work experience in the intensive care unit, frequency of encountering a medical device-related pressure injuries and their previous training on such injuries. In addition, a positive relationship was determined between the level of knowledge about medical device-related pressure injuries and age and seniority. Results: It was concluded that the level of knowledge of nurses about medical device-related pressure injuries was insufficient. We therefore recommend that a regular training program be provided to nurses on medical device-related pressure injuries in order to reduce the incidence of these injuries and to provide a quality and safe care service to patients.
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Perceptions of Turkish Nursing Students on Nursing Diagnoses
(Marmara Univ, inst Health Sciences, 2022) Sonmez, Munevver; Kisacik, Oznur Gurlek; Nursing
Objective: This study aimed to determine how Turkish nursing students' perceived nursing diagnosis. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out with 655 nursing students in the Departments of Nursing in the Health Sciences Faculties of two universities, in the Aegean and western Black Sea Region, between 15 February and 5 April 2020. The Students Information Form and Perceptions of Nursing Diagnosis Scale were used for data collection. The independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA test, and the Mann-Whitney U-test with Bonferroni-correction were used to determine the differences between the groups. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the effects of independent variables Results: The mean age of the nursing students was 21.12 +/- 1.39; 76.6% of them were female and 36.8% were in the second-year. 53.7% of the nursing students reported that they had difficulty in making nursing diagnoses. The overall Perceptions of Nursing Diagnosis Survey score of the nursing students was found to be 2.46 +/- 051. Statistically significant difference was found between Perceptions of Nursing Diagnosis Survey scores in terms of gender (p=0.012), the necessity of nursing diagnosis (p<0.001), and having sufficient knowledge about nursing diagnosis (p=0.019). Conclusions: The findings of this study have revealed that Turkish nursing students' perceptions of nursing diagnoses are positive. It is important that use effective teaching methods in teaching nursing diagnoses in fundamental nursing education, to give more importance to nursing diagnoses. It is recommended to plan qualitative studies to in-depth examine students' perceptions with randomized controlled studies involving innovative educational interventions in the future.
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Pressure injury knowledge of Turkish internship nursing students
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2021) Sonmez, Munevver; Tasdemir, Nurten; Oren, Nursen; Nursing
Aim: This study aimed to describe the pressure injury (PI) knowledge of Turkish internship nursing students (INSs). Materials and methods: This descriptive study was performed using the Turkish version of the Modified Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test. The study population consisted of INSs in a nursing program in the West Black Sea Region, Turkey. The sample of the study was 278 (74.1% of a total of 375 volunteer INSs). Results: The mean knowledge test score was 29.03 +/- 7.15 (range 11-44). The prevention/risk score was higher; only 28.4% of the students had a satisfactory test score. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that the INSs had significant knowledge gaps regarding PI. Nursing students' knowledge deficiencies regarding PIs should be identified at undergraduate level, and the necessary educational measures should be taken.