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View article: Nursing Competence of Students: Congruence Between the Perceptions of Nursing Students’ and Their Preceptors’ Assessment
Nursing Competence of Students: Congruence Between the Perceptions of Nursing Students’ and Their Preceptors’ Assessment Open
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the congruence between nursing students' self-assessments and their preceptors' assessments of nursing competence at graduation. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with a …
View article: The Turkish Version of Hydration Risk Assessment Tool in Older Patients: Cross-cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation
The Turkish Version of Hydration Risk Assessment Tool in Older Patients: Cross-cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation Open
View article: Effectiveness of Self-Hydration Management Interventions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness of Self-Hydration Management Interventions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of self-hydration management interventions for middle-aged and older adults without cognitive impairment. Method A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Studies published from January 2010…
View article: Factors Influencing Self-Perceived Nursing Competence in Hospital Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Factors Influencing Self-Perceived Nursing Competence in Hospital Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Aim; This study aimed to investigate self-assessment of nurses’ perceived nursing competence and determine how personality traits and ethical climate affect competence when demographic factors, perceived job satisfaction, job-related stres…
View article: The Efficacy of the Computer-Based Multi-Domain Cognitive Training Program on the Cognitive Performance of Healthy Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
The Efficacy of the Computer-Based Multi-Domain Cognitive Training Program on the Cognitive Performance of Healthy Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study Open
View article: What does the public really know about dementia? A community‐based cross‐sectional survey in Turkiye
What does the public really know about dementia? A community‐based cross‐sectional survey in Turkiye Open
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 pr…
View article: Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version
Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version Open
Objective: Negative and positive aspects of caregiving (PAC) coexist.Ignoring the PAC limits the overall understanding of caregiving adaptation and thus undermines the development of initiatives.This study aimed to translate the PAC Questi…
View article: Experiences of Family Caregivers of People with Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
Experiences of Family Caregivers of People with Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Given the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and an uncertain length of restrictions worldwide, it is extremely important to determine the experiences and needs of the caregivers of people with dementia (PwD). Objectives: This …
View article: COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Demanslı Bireylere Bakım Veren Aile Üyelerinin Sağlık Okuryazarlık Düzeyleri ve İlişkili Faktörler
COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Demanslı Bireylere Bakım Veren Aile Üyelerinin Sağlık Okuryazarlık Düzeyleri ve İlişkili Faktörler Open
Amaç: Bu araştırma COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde demanslı bireylere bakım veren aile üyelerinin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri ve ilişkili faktörlerini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma Ekim-Kasım 2021 tari…
View article: Effects of Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease on Caregiver Burden
Effects of Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease on Caregiver Burden Open
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Early-onset AD (EOAD) occurs when it affects someone under the age of 65, and many people diagnosed are in their 40s and 50s. Many studies in the literature exami…
View article: Bir Üniversite Hastanesinin Dâhili ve Cerrahi Birimlerinde Çalışan Hemşirelerin Hemşirelik Bilişim Yetkinlikleri ve İlişkili Faktörler
Bir Üniversite Hastanesinin Dâhili ve Cerrahi Birimlerinde Çalışan Hemşirelerin Hemşirelik Bilişim Yetkinlikleri ve İlişkili Faktörler Open
Amaç: Bu çalışma bir üniversite hastanesinin dâhili ve cerrahi birimlerinde çalışan hemşirelerin hemşirelik bilişim yetkinlikleri ve ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipteki a…
View article: Attitudes of Nursing Senior Students Towards the Use of Computers in Healthcare and Related Factors
Attitudes of Nursing Senior Students Towards the Use of Computers in Healthcare and Related Factors Open
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of nursing senior students towards the use of computers in healthcare and related factors. Method: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 162 senior nursing stu…
View article: Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults
Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Older Adults Open
Background: Insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) are common sleep disorders in older adults. Both are associated with numerous adverse health conditions. Objectives: The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of insomnia an…
View article: Effects of the Simulation Based Training Program on Attitudes of Nurses Towards Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Design Study
Effects of the Simulation Based Training Program on Attitudes of Nurses Towards Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Design Study Open
Purpose: Innovative activities such as the simulation-based training program can affect nurses’ attitudes toward older adults. This study was aimed to determine the effects of the simulation-based training programs on nurses’ attitudes tow…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Demanslı Bireyler: Sağlık Profesyonelleri ve Bakım Verenler İçin Öneriler
COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Demanslı Bireyler: Sağlık Profesyonelleri ve Bakım Verenler İçin Öneriler Open
COVID-19 pandemisi tüm dünyada milyonlarca insanı özellikle de demanslı bireylerin bakımını hiç kuşkusuz ki olumsuz şekilde etkilemektedir. Demans, yaşlanan toplumların pandemisi olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Demans ve COVID-19 pandemisinin b…
View article: Quality of life and factors affecting it in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study
Quality of life and factors affecting it in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Quality of life (QoL) is a growing area of interest in dementia research. However, it remains a controversial topic. This study aimed to determine the QoL of people with Alzheimer’s disease (PwAD) and investigate the factors aff…
View article: Determining Middle-Aged and Older Adults’ Health Beliefs to Change Lifestyle and Health Behavior for Dementia Risk Reduction
Determining Middle-Aged and Older Adults’ Health Beliefs to Change Lifestyle and Health Behavior for Dementia Risk Reduction Open
Background: Global population is getting older and the prevalence of dementia continuously increases. Understanding the related health beliefs is bound to enable lifestyle-based interventions that maximize public engagement in dementia ris…
View article: Can an Elective Geriatric Nursing Course Change Nursing Students' Attitudes and Willingness in Caring for the Elderly? A Quasi-Experimental Design Study
Can an Elective Geriatric Nursing Course Change Nursing Students' Attitudes and Willingness in Caring for the Elderly? A Quasi-Experimental Design Study Open
Introduction:The elderly population is rapidly growing, and healthcare professionals are currently providing increased care for the elderly.This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an elective geriatric nursing course on the atti…
View article: Investigation of factors affecting apathy in three major types of dementia
Investigation of factors affecting apathy in three major types of dementia Open
This study demonstrated that apathy is very common symptom in patients with FTD as well as patients with AD and VaD. Health professionals need to be aware of recognize apathy. Patients should be assessed for apathy regardless of dementia t…
View article: Examining Factors Affecting Caregiver Burden: A Comparison of Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Examining Factors Affecting Caregiver Burden: A Comparison of Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Open
This study was conducted to compare the caregiver burden with regard to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and to determine the factors affecting the caregiver burden of patients with AD and FTD. A comparative descr…