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    Citation - WoS: 5
    Citation - Scopus: 9
    Deviations of Body Functions and Structure, Activity Limitations, and Participation Restrictions of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model in Children With Cystic Fibrosis and Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
    (Wiley, 2020) Ozipek, Melike; Arikan, Hulya; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Kerem-Gunel, Mintaze; Saglam, Melda; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Ozcelik, Ugur
    Background To the best of our knowledge, there is no study in the literature investigating the extrapulmonary outcomes of children with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis and CF under the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the children with CF and non-CF bronchiectasis using the ICF model. Materials and Methods Children with CF, non-CF bronchiectasis, and healthy counterparts were evaluated (20 participants in each group) according to the ICF items in domain b (body functions), domain s (body structures), and domain d (activities and participation). The pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength tests, and posture analysis were carried out for domain b. For domain d, however, the Glittre-activities of daily living test and Pediatric Outcome Data Collection were used. Results Muscle strength of shoulder abductors and hip extensors in children with CF was significantly lower than healthy children and adolescents (P < .05). The severity of lateral and posterior postural abnormalities in children with CF and non-CF bronchiectasis was higher than those of healthy children (P < .05). Among the patient groups, global function, sports/physical function, expectations, transfers/basic mobility, and pain/comfort were the most affected participation dimensions (P < .05). Conclusions This study highlights the need for comprehensive up-to-date evaluation methods according to the ICF model for understanding rehabilitation requirements in CF and non-CF bronchiectasis in different age groups.
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    Citation - WoS: 4
    Citation - Scopus: 5
    Physical Fitness and Maternal Psychosocial Status in Children With Autism Attending a Regular Physical Activity Program
    (Sage Publications inc, 2022) Sahan, Ayse Kubra; Ozturk, Nazan; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Aksu, Hatice; Tunagur, Mustafa Tolga; Arikan, Hulya
    The aim of this study was to compare physical fitness-related parameters in children with mild to moderate autism and their typically developing (TD) peers to determine maternal anxiety level and quality of life. Children with autism had significantly worse scores for all Munich Fitness Test (MFT) parameters except step test heart rate and had lower physical activity levels compared to the TD children (p < .05). There was no difference between groups in terms of postural deviations or maternal anxiety scores (p > .05). The MFT total score was associated with higher maternal quality of life scores (r = .605, p = .006). This study showed that despite participating in a regular physical activity program, children with mild to moderate autism have lower physical fitness and activity levels compared to their TD peers, whereas better physical fitness in children with autism has a positive effect on their mothers' quality of life.
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    Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living in Ccpd Patients With Mild and Higher Symptom Scores
    (European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2024) Eyuboglu, Filiz; Saglam, Melda; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Coplu, Lutfi; Arikan, Hulya; Inal-Ince, Deniz
    [No Abstract Available]
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 8
    Citation - Scopus: 8
    Physical fitness and activities of daily living in primary ciliary dyskinesia: A retrospective study
    (Wiley, 2022) Sonbahar-Ulu, Hazal; Cakmak, Aslihan; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Yatar, Ilker; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Ozcelik, Ugur
    Background Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, hereditary, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections. This study aimed to compare pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, physical fitness, and activities of daily living (ADLs) retrospectively between patients with PCD and healthy controls. Methods Data from 20 patients with PCD and 20 matched, healthy counterparts recorded between July 2015 and January 2017 were analyzed. The data evaluated and recorded included pulmonary function using a portable spirometer, respiratory muscle strength (using a mouth pressure device, exercise capacity using the incremental shuttle walk test,), physical fitness (using the Munich Fitness Test), and ADLs (using the Glittre ADL test). Results Pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, incremental shuttle walk test scores (all parameters), and total Munich Fitness Test scores were lower in the PCD group relative to controls (P < 0.05). The duration to complete the Glittre ADL test was higher in PCD patients than in healthy subjects (P < 0.05). Conclusions Pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, physical fitness, and ADL were affected by PCD. Thus, pulmonary rehabilitation regimens should be tailored according to these impacts.
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    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    The Association Between Respiratory Functions, Pain Tolerance and Body Awareness in Obstructive Lung Diseases
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2025) Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Saglam, Melda; Firat, Merve; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Kilic, Kubra; Coplu, Lutfi
    Purpose: There are only a limited number of studies in the literature evaluating body awareness, pain perception, and the relationship between clinical parameters and respiratory functions in patients with obstructive lung disease (OLD) and compared with healthy individuals. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate respiratory functions, pain tolerance, and body awareness in patients with OLD and compare these findings with those of healthy individuals. Methods: The study included 33 patients and 30 healthy individuals. The respiratory function (spirometer), respiratory muscle strength (mouth pressure device), endurance (threshold loading device), pain level and tolerance (short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire and algometer), posture, and body awareness (Body Awareness Questionnaire-BAQ) were evaluated. Results: The pain threshold and tolerance of the biceps, triceps, trapezius, and quadriceps muscles were significantly lower and BAQ scores were higher in patients with OLD compared with healthy individuals (p < .05). There was a significant relationship between FEV1 (%) and pain tolerance of the triceps (r = 0.371, p = .047) and gastrocnemius muscles (r = 0.419, p = .024); FVC (%) and pain threshold of the gastrocnemius (r = 0.413, p = .023), triceps muscles (r = 0.394, p = .034), and pain tolerance of the gastrocnemius muscle (r = 0.549, p = .002). Conclusions: Patients with OLD have a marked increase in pain perception and body awareness levels and a decrease in pain threshold and tolerance compared with healthy controls. Future studies should assess the effectiveness of pain management interventions as a part of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Clinical Implications: Pain management is important for planning pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. (c) 2024 American Society for Pain Management Nursing. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
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    Citation - WoS: 13
    Citation - Scopus: 15
    Daily Living Activities, Exercise Capacity, Cognition, and Balance in Copd Patients With and Without Frailty
    (Springer London Ltd, 2022) Kagiali, Sezen; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Cakmak, Aslihan; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Saglam, Melda; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Coplu, Lutfi
    Background Information on the interaction between frailty and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is limited. Aims This study aimed to compare activities of daily living (ADL), exercise capacity, balance, and cognition in COPD patients with and without frailty. Methods Twenty frail and 28 non-frail COPD patients aged 55 years and over were included. Frailty was determined according to Fried et al. Dyspnea was evaluated using the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale. Respiratory and peripheral muscle strength were measured. Functional capacity was assessed using a 6-min walk test (6MWT); ADL performance was evaluated using the Glittre ADL test. The balance was evaluated using the functional reach test (FRT). Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Evaluation (MoCA) Test. Quality of life was measured using the COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Results The mMRC and CAT scores were higher in the frail patients as compared with the non-frail patients (p < 0.05). The maximal inspiratory pressure, handgrip strength, 6MWT distance, and FRT score were lower in the frail patients as compared with the non-frail patients (p < 0.05). The duration for the Glittre ADL test was longer in the frail patients than the non-frail patients (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between MoCA scores between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions Frail COPD patients have increased dyspnea perception, impaired muscle strength, and functional capacity, ADL performance, balance, and quality of life. Whether pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with frail COPD need to be adapted with new rehabilitation strategies, including components of frailty, needs further investigation.
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    A Comparison of Arm Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living Between Well-Controlled Asthma Patients With and Without Severe Fatigue During Daily Life
    (European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2021) Karaduz, Beyza Nur; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Cakmak, Aslihan; Ince, Deniz Inal; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Saglam, Melda; Karakaya, Gul
    [No Abstract Available]
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 12
    Citation - Scopus: 11
    Visuomotor Reaction Time and Dynamic Balance in Children With Cystic Fibrosis and Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: a Case-Control Study
    (Wiley, 2020) Dik, Jan; Saglam, Melda; Tekerlek, Haluk; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Dogru, Deniz
    Objective Extrapulmonary involvement such as balance and reaction time is unclear in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate visuomotor reaction time (VMRT) and dynamic balance in children with CF and non-CF bronchiectasis compared to healthy children. Design/Methods Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. All children were evaluated with pulmonary function test (PFT) using a spirometer, incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) for exercise capacity, Fitlight Trainer for VMRT, and functional reach test (FRT) for dynamic balance. Results Fourteen children with CF (10.71 +/- 2.94 years, 7 females), 17 children with non-CF bronchiectasis (12.75 +/- 2.81 years, 8 females), and 21 healthy children (11.36 +/- 3.28 years, 11 females) were included. Children with CF had longer total VMRT (P = .027), poorer FRT performance (P = .001), and shorter ISWT distances (P = .03) compared to the children with non-CF bronchiectasis and controls. Although total VMRT was longest in the CF group, there was no significant difference in mean VMRT among the CF, non-CF bronchiectasis, and control groups (P > .05). Conclusion Dynamic balance and VMRT show greater impairment in children with CF than in children with non-CF bronchiectasis compared to healthy controls. Our findings suggest that VMRT and dynamic balance should be taken into consideration for assessments and exercise programs in pulmonary rehabilitation.
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    The Association Between Bodex Index and Activities of Daily Living, Occupational Performance, Psychosocial Status and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Copd
    (European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2020) Karaduz, Beyza Nur; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Oksuz, Cigdem; Saglam, Melda; Inal-Ince, Deniz; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Coplu, Lutfi
    [No Abstract Available]
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    Energy Expenditure and Muscle Oxygenation at Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test in Cystic Fibrosis With and Without Airway Obstruction
    (European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2020) Ozel, Cemile Bozdemir; Tekerlek, Haluk; Arikan, Hulya; Saglam, Melda; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Calik-Kutukcu, Ebru; Ince, Deniz Inal
    [No Abstract Available]