New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences

Correlation between health perception and attitude in diabetic patients

Merve Çimena — 2023-09-05

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common health issues in society that is caused by population growth and urbanization, has an ever-growing prevalence depending on lifestyle changes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle, and causes morbidity and early mortality. This study was conducted as a descriptive correlational study to determine the correlation between the health perception of individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and their attitudes toward diabetes. The study was carried out with the participation of 242 diabetes mellitus patients receiving treatment in a university hospital in Samsun province between 1 August 2017 and 1 February 2018. In the study, the data were collected via a survey form. In the evaluation of the data, percentage calculation, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Mann-Whitney U Test were used. In line with the findings obtained, it was determined that the individuals diagnosed with diabetes had a moderate level of health perception and positive attitudes toward diabetes.

Keywords: Attitude; diabetes mellitus; health; perception.

The relationship between quality of life and dietary fluid restriction non-adherence in hemodialysis patient

Eda Nur Yılmaz — 2023-09-05

Hemodialysis is now the preferred method in the treatment of kidney failure. Patients who do not adhere to the diet during hemodialysis may experience negative changes in fluid-electrolyte balance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between restricted fluid intake and the quality of life of hemodialysis patients in our country. The study was conducted with 186 hemodialysis patients, treated as outpatients in the hemodialysis unit of a university hospital in Samsun and as inpatients in the nephrology clinic. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included 23 questions on patients' sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, the SF-36 Short Quality of Life Scale, and the Dialysis Diet and Fluid Restriction Nonadherence Questionnaire. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for analysis of quantitative data while Spearman correlation coefficient was used for correlation analysis. In line with the evidence obtained, it was established that there was a negative correlation between the status of non-compliance to dialysis diet and fluid restriction and the quality of life of individuals on hemodialysis treatment.

Keywords: Diet; hemodialysis; fluid restriction; quality of life.

The effect of Alexithymia level on communication skills in intensive care nurses

Ibrahim Salih Palazoglu — 2023-09-05

This research was carried out as a descriptive study to determine the effect of alexithymia level on communication skills in intensive care nurses. The research was carried out between 15/02/2023-01/06/2023 with the participation of 105 nurses working in the intensive care units of a university hospital. The data were collected by using a 17-question information form prepared by the researcher in line with the literature, which determines the socio-demographic and communication skills of the nurses, and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Health Professionals Communication Skills Scale. The conformity of the data to normal distribution was evaluated by Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov Smirnov tests. Kruskal Wallis test, Mann Whitney U test, One-Way Analysis of Variance, and independent sample t-test were used in data analysis. In line with the findings obtained from this study, it was determined that intensive care nurses with high levels of alexithymia had low communication skills.

Keywords: Alexithymia; communication; communication skills; nurse; intensive care.

Nurses' mental well-being levels and their influencing factors

Cansu Atmaca Palazoglu — 2023-09-05

This research was carried out as a descriptive study to determine the mental well-being levels of nurses and the factors affecting them. The research was carried out between 01/04/2023-07/04/2023 with the participation of 190 nurses working in a university hospital. The data were collected by using a 22-question information form, prepared by the researcher in line with the literature, which determines the sociodemographic and working life characteristics of the nurses, and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median (min-max), Kruskal Wallis test, Mann Whitney U test, One-Way Analysis of Variance, and Independent Sample t-test were used for data analysis. In line with the findings obtained from this study, the mental well-being levels of nurses were determined at a moderate level. It is recommended that mental well-being-based interventions should be planned to support nurses mentally, as it will contribute to the development of their professional skills and their daily lives.

Keywords: Mental well-being; nurse; psychological well-being; well-being.

Nursing students' attitudes towards ageism and influencing factors

Neslihan Duman Kirmaci — 2023-09-05

This descriptive and cross-sectional study aims to determine the attitudes of nursing students toward ageism and influencing factors. The study was carried out between March 18 and April 8, 2023, with the participation of 209 students who were studying in the nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university and volunteered to participate. The data were collected by the researchers using the questionnaire form prepared in line with the literature and the Ageism Attitude Scale (AAS). Arithmetic mean, Standard deviation, median and frequency (percent) values, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman correlation analysis were used to evaluate the data. In this study, it can be stated that students have a positive attitude towards ageism in line with the scores they receive from the AAS. In line with the findings obtained from the study, it is recommended to organize scientific activities and ensure the participation of students to increase students' awareness of ageism and to ensure that they gain a positive attitude.

Keywords: Ageism; attitude; elderly; nurse; student.

Determining nursing students' moral distress levels

Satu Tufan — 2023-09-05

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the level of moral distress among nursing students. The study was conducted between April 17 and April 20, 2023, with the participation of 150 students studying in the nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed by the researchers based on the literature and the Moral Distress Scale for Nursing Students. The arithmetic mean, standard deviation, median, and frequency (in percent), t-test, ANOVA test, and Pearson correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. This study found that the intensity and frequency of moral stress among nursing students were not high. In line with the findings, it is recommended that ethics education be provided to nursing students, teaching them how to deal with unethical behavior they encounter in the clinical setting, and raising the awareness of nursing educators to support students' development.

Keywords: Distress; moral distress; morality student; nurses; nursing.

Determination of nurses' attitudes toward ethical principles in the clinical environment

Cansu Atmaca Palazoglu — 2023-09-05

This research was carried out as a descriptive study to determine the attitudes of nurses toward ethical principles in the clinical setting. The research was carried out between 08/04/2023 and 14/04/2023 with the participation of 203 nurses working in a university hospital. The data were collected using a 22-question introductory information form prepared by the researcher in line with the literature and the Ethical Principles Attitude Scale. The conformity of the data to normal distribution was evaluated by Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov Smirnov tests. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median (min-max), Kruskal Wallis test, and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze the data. In line with the findings obtained from this study, nurses' attitudes towards ethical principles were determined at a high level. It is recommended that nurses' awareness of the importance of ethical principles in the clinical environment should be increased in their professional education and postgraduation continuing education programs.

Keywords: Clinical environment; ethics; ethical principles; nurse.

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing students toward evidence-based nursing

Neslihan Duman Kirmaci — 2023-09-05

This descriptive and cross-sectional study aims to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing students toward evidence-based nursing. The study was carried out between March 1 and March 15, 2023, with the participation of 196 students who were studying in the nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university and volunteered to participate. The data were collected by using the questionnaire form prepared by the researchers in line with the literature and the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Students in Evidence-Based Nursing Scale. Arithmetic mean, standard deviation, median and frequency (percent) values, independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Walli’s test, and Spearman correlation analysis were used to evaluate the data. In this study, it was determined that the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing students toward evidence-based nursing were not at the desired level. In line with the findings, it is recommended that evidence-based nursing should be included more in the nursing education curriculum.

Keywords: Attitude; behavior; evidence; knowledge; nursing; student.

Factors affecting the perception of human dignity of nursing students

Satu Tufan — 2023-09-05

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the factors that influence the perception of human dignity among nursing students. The study was conducted between 14 April and 17 April 2023 with 191 students studying in the nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university who had agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed by the researchers on the literature and Scale of Human Dignity Perception and Understanding in Nursing. The arithmetic mean, standard deviation, median and frequency (in percent), Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Walli’s test, and Spearman correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. In this study, it was found that student nurses had a high level of understanding and perception of human dignity. In line with the findings, it is recommended that student nurses' behaviors and attitudes be supported to provide care by ethical principles and values by respecting individuals' values and differences.

Keywords: Human dignity; nursing; nursing students; values.

Effectiveness of care bundle approach on neuropathic pain and knowledge on home safety measures

Kavitha Kumaresan — 2023-09-05

The experience of pain in cancer is widely accepted as a major threat to the quality of life, and the relief of pain has emerged as a priority in oncology care. The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the care bundle approach on neuropathic pain and the knowledge of home safety measures using chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. A true experimental repeated measure design was used for this study. One hundred and twenty cancer patients receiving cancer chemotherapy were selected in this study. In the present study, health teaching was given on home safety measures by handout presentation among patients receiving chemotherapy drugs. The neuropathic pain in the pre-test and post-test in control and experimental groups were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney rank sum test. It is the responsibility of the oncology nurse to develop a plan of care to manage the symptoms of Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, keep the patient safe, and allow them to continue cancer treatment.

Keywords: Care bundle; cancer; chemotherapy; neuropathic pain.

Determining the use of herbal treatment by dermatology patients

Zeynep Baş — 2023-09-05

This descriptive study was conducted to determine the use of herbal treatment by dermatology patients. The study involved 146 patients who were treated in the dermatology department of a university hospital between 26/11/2017 and 26/05/2018 and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using a 29-question information questionnaire prepared by the researchers based on the literature. In addition, a list of plants was given to the patients in the appendix of the information sheet. The Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Walli’s test were used to compare the data. The Pearson Chi-square test was used to analyze the relationship between the variables. The present study found that the majority of patients were satisfied with the medical treatment they received. It was found that patients who use complementary alternative methods in addition to medical treatment told health professionals about their current situation or felt that information should be given.

Keywords: Dermatology; herbal; nurses; therapy

Determining the perception of nursing diagnosis by nurses working in a state hospital

Abdullah Çağa — 2023-09-05

The use of nursing diagnoses plays an important role in assessing nursing outcomes, improving patients' quality of life, and developing nursing practices. This study aimed to determine the perception of nursing diagnoses by nurses working in a government hospital. The study was conducted with 170 nurses working in a government hospital who were willing to participate in the study. Data were collected using a 24-question questionnaire that captured the socio-demographic and work-life characteristics of the nurses and the nursing diagnosis perception scale. This scale consists of 26 Likert-type items. A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 points can be scored on the scale. A low total score on the scale indicates that nurses perceive nursing diagnoses positively. Percentile calculation, Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney U-test, t-test, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used to analyze the data. In this study, results showed that nurses have a moderately positive perspective on perceiving nursing diagnoses.

Keywords: Nurse; nursing care; nursing diagnoses; perception