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Öğe A phenomenological study of nurses' experiences with maternal guilt in Turkey(Wiley, 2021) Karakaya, Pinar Oke; Sonmez, Seda; Asik, ElifAim: This study aims to describe nurses' views on what it is like to be a working mother in Turkey. Background: Most mothers are in the workforce but continue to fulfil their traditional roles at home. This emerges as an important factor causing mothers to try to find a balance between work and home. Method: For this purpose, a semi-structured form was used in face-to-face interviews conducted with 17 participants. A phenomenological design was preferred in this qualitative study. Results: The findings obtained from the study revealed the six themes of `the sense of inadequacy/helplessness, the sense of responsibility, the strong desire to have a positive effect, gender role stereotypes, the choice between achieving a successful career and being a good mother, but with a sense of depletion'. Conclusion: The results obtained from the study of nurses in Turkey have shed light on how policies should be developed to eliminate work-life barriers in realizing the roles of motherhood. Implications for Nursing Management: The study results will guide nurse managers in taking the steps needed to incorporate arrangements that will result in balanced conduct of work and home for nurses.Öğe Development and Assessment of a Coping Scale for Infertile Women in Turkey(Womens Health & Action Research Centre, 2018) Karaca, Aysel; Unsal, Gul; Asik, Elif; Keser, Ilkay; Ankarali, Handan; Merih, Yeliz DoganInfertile women feel more psychological stress and pressure than their husbands, and the prevalence of anxiety and depression among them are higher. This study aimed to develop a culture-specific measurement tool to identify the strategies of infertile women in dealing with infertility-related problems. This was a scale development study. This study was carried out in three different fertility centers in the three largest cities in Turkey. The data were collected using personal information form and through the application of a Coping Scale for Infertile Women (CSIW) protocol. Ways of Coping with Stress Inventory. Cronbach's alpha, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and Spearman` s Rank correlation analyses were used to determine the reliability of the scale. The results of explanatory factor analysis and a factor structure of the Coping Scale for Infertile Women, comprising 50 items, were examined, and the data were determined to be suitable to perform factor analysis. The internal consistency of the scale was found to be 0.880. The number of factors in the scale was 10, and the internal consistency of the factors was 0.720. The results showed that the CSIW had good reliability and validity.Öğe An evaluation of a psychoeducation programme for emotion identification and expression in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia(WILEY, 2020) Asik, Elif; Unsal, GulThe inability of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia to recognize facial expressions is an important issue that has an impact on social functioning. This study was conducted to determine the effects of a psychoeducation programme for emotion identification and expression in those diagnosed with schizophrenia on their ability to identify and discriminate between emotions and social functionality. This quasi-experimental study (pretest-post-test, with control group) comprised an intervention (21) and a control (21) group conducted with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. A 10-week psychoeducation programme was offered to the intervention group. Measuring instruments were administered to the groups before the intervention, after the intervention, and 3 months after that. The measuring instruments consisted of a personal information form, the Facial Emotion Identification Test, Facial Emotion Discrimination Test, and Personal and Social Performance Scale. The data were analysed using the 'two-way repeated measures analysis of variance'. The TREND method was used for reporting. In the first measurements taken after the psychoeducation programme, a significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of their 'Facial Emotion Identification Test' and 'Personal and Social Performance Scale' mean scores. In the measurements taken 3 months after the psychoeducation programme, this difference had disappeared. The psychoeducation programme is an effective programme that makes recognition of facially expressed emotions possible and increases the social functioning of patients.Öğe Modified gold-based siRNA nanotherapeutics for targeted therapy of triple-negative breast cancer(Future Medicine Ltd, 2017) Shahbazi, Reza; Asik, Elif; Kahraman, Nermin; Turk, Mustafa; Ozpolat, Bulent; Ulubayram, KezbanAim: In this study, we aimed to therapeutically target eukaryotic elongation factor 2 kinase (eEF-2K) in an in vivo triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) tumor model. Materials & methods: We synthesized a highly monodisperse nanoformulation using polyethylenimine-modified gold nanoparticles (AuNP-PEI) as siRNA delivery vehicle and evaluated gene downregulation. Results: We found that AuNP-PEI/eEF-2K nanoformulation was highly effective for in vitro and in vivo gene downregulation and showed remarkable antitumor efficacy that was associated with eEF-2K knockdown, inhibition of Src and MAPK-ERK signaling pathways in a TNBC orthotopic tumor model. Conclusion: Our study suggests that eEF-2K plays an important role in TNBC tumorigenesis and its inhibition by AuNP-PEI/eEF-2K siRNA-based nanotherapeutics may be a potential therapeutic strategy for TNBC.Öğe Nursing Practices Addressing Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Patients using Antipsychotic Drugs(Aves Press Ltd, 2016) Asik, Elif; Albayrak, Sevil; Erdogan, NerminObjective: This study was conducted among psychiatric nurses from the provinces of Ankara, Bolu, and Kirikkale for the purpose of determining which practices were undertaken against the risk of developing MetS among patients taking antipsychotic drugs. Methods: This study was a descriptive research. The legally required permissions for the studies were obtained from the three provinces. Ethical Board Permission was obtained from a university. The study comprised 145 persons, and 78.6% of the study population (n=114) participated in the research voluntarily. The data collection form was prepared by the researchers based on the literature and comprised 24 questions. The data were based on self-reporting. Results: Regarding the equipment available at the clinics for use in evaluating patients for MetS, 98.2% of the nurses said they had scales, 87.7% reported height measuring tools, 86.0% reported waist measuring tape, and all of the nurses reported the availability of a sphygmomanometer. Of the nurses, 36.8% said that they frequently encountered patients carrying MetS risk. Of the nurses, 55.8% however reported that they did not counsel patients to check their blood sugar and blood lipids after their discharge from the hospital, 42.5% said they did not advise patients to check their blood pressure after discharge, 42.5% said they did not educate their patients to regularly keep track of their waist measurements and weight after discharge, and 60.2% stated that they did not always tell patients that they should check their body mass index reading. Conclusion: Nurses usually have available materials to follow up on patients who are at a risk of developing MetS. However, approximately half of the nurses revealed that they did not inform patients during their discharge or at their follow-ups about the monitoring procedures that are necessary in terms of MetS risk.Öğe The effect of a stress management program on first-year nursing students' clinical stress: A randomized controlled experimental study(Churchill Livingstone, 2024) Gulnar, Emel; Asik, Elif; Ozveren, HusnaBackground: Clinical clerkships lie at the core of nursing education and are crucial for developing professional skills. However, nursing students, especially freshmen, often encounter significant stress during their clinical experiences. Objectives: This study investigated the effect of a stress management program on first-year nursing students' clinical stress levels. Design: This randomized controlled experimental study adopted a pretest-posttest-follow-up test research design. Settings and participants: Participants were recruited using simple randomization. The sample consisted of 64 firstyear nursing students (intervention = 32; control = 32) from the nursing department of the faculty of health sciences of a university in Turkiye. Methods: Participants were randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group attended a stress management program, one weekly session for five weeks (intervention). The research was conducted between 21.02.2022 and 20.05.2022. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Physio-Psycho-Social Response Scale, and the Coping Behavior Inventory. The data were collected pretest and posttest the intervention and two months follow-up test. The data were analyzed using the two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The changes in the Perceived Stress Scale mean scores, group*time interaction, were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The results showed that the changes in the Coping Behavior Inventory problem-solving subscale mean scores, group*time interaction, were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The multiple comparisons showed a statistically significant difference in posttest Physio-Psycho-Social Response Scale social behavioral symptoms and emotional symptoms subscale scores between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.05). The multiple comparisons showed a statistically significant difference in posttest Coping Behavior Inventory problem-solving and avoidance subscale scores between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The stress management program helps first-year nursing students experience less stress and develop problem-solving skills before they perform clinical clerkships. It also allows them to suffer from fewer emotional and social behavioral symptoms and exhibit fewer avoidance behaviors.Öğe The Effect of Addiction Course on Nursing Students' Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward Individuals With Substance Use Disorder(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2024) Asik, ElifBackground The approach of nursing department students who will practice the nursing profession in the future, which they adopt for individuals with addiction, bears importance. This study was conducted to evaluate the changes in stigmatizing attitudes of nursing students who took the addiction course toward individuals with substance use disorder. Method The study was conducted in a single group in a pretest-posttest order. Necessary approvals (institution and ethics committee) were obtained to carry out the study. The study sample was made up of 76 students who took an addiction course in the 2020-2021 academic year and who agreed to participate in the research. A questionnaire form and the Alcohol and Substance Addiction Stigmatizing Attitudes Scale were used as data collection tools. Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was found as 0.90. In addition to descriptive statistics, the paired sample t test was used in the analysis of the data from the dependent groups. Results The mean age of the participating students was 21.2 +/- 0.73 years, and 93.4% were female. In the pretest, 10 (13.2%) students reported that they smoked, and seven students (9.2%) reported that they used alcohol. There were no individuals who used any substance other than cigarette or alcohol in the sample. The mean score of the students on the Alcohol and Substance Addiction Stigmatizing Attitudes Scale was 13.89 +/- 5.16 in the pretest and 7.34 +/- 5.51 in the posttest. This difference was found as statistically significant (p < .01). Conclusions It was established in this study that the addiction course reduced the stigmatizing attitudes of nursing students toward individuals with substance use disorder.Öğe The effect of mindfulness levels on the life satisfaction of nursing students(Wiley, 2022) Asik, Elif; Albayrak, SevilPurpose This study was carried out to determine the effect of mindfulness levels on the life satisfaction of nursing students. Design and Methods A descriptive correlational study was conducted on 333 nursing students enrolled at a state university in Turkey. Findings The statistical analysis of the data indicated that students' mindfulness levels had a significantly positive impact on their satisfaction with life. Implications for Practice Activities that include exercises, meditation and training geared to raise the level of mindfulness can also be beneficial in terms of increasing satisfaction with life.Öğe The effect of stigmatization education on the social distancing of nursing students toward patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia(W B Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc, 2022) Asik, Elif; Albayrak, SevilPurpose: To assess the effect of a program designed to reduce nursing students' social distancing from individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Method: This experimental study was designed using a pretest, a posttest, and a control group. All participants were nursing students, of which 25 were included in the intervention group and 23 were placed in the control group. A 13-week program was offered to the intervention group. The measuring instruments consisted of a personal information form and the Social Distance Scale. Data were analyzed using the two-way repeated measures analysis of variance. Findings: A significant difference was found between the two groups. Conclusion: The Education Program on Stigmatization in Schizophrenia is an effective intervention that reduces the social distance of nursing students from individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.Öğe The opinions of nurses who work in psychiatry clinics related to the roles of psychiatry nurses(Aves Press Ltd, 2014) Unsal, Gul; Karaca, Semra; Arnik, Meral; Oz, Yuksel Can; Asik, Elif; Kizilkaya, Mehtap; Duran, SongulObjective: This study aimed to determine the opinions of nurses working in psychiatry clinics related to their role. Method: This descriptive study was conducted between January 2011 and May 2011. Study sample was not determined; 195 nurses who agreed to participate were included in the sample. The data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 27 questions, 4 of which were open-ended. The data were evaluated using descriptive analysis. Results: Among the nurses who participated in the study, 80.4% were female and the mean age was 34.27 +/- 1.19. The basic interventions performed by nurses working in psychiatry clinics were as follows: 76.8% psychopharmacological treatment; 52.6% observation; and 41.8% self-care of patients. The nurses also stated that therapeutic communication, workshop/occupational therapy, group/individual therapy were among the less performed practices instead they used to deal much with paperwork. Conclusion: Almost all nurses included in the study (96.4%) stated that their role and responsibilities are not clear and that they are not included in the laws. According to the study findings, it might be concluded that there is a need to clearly define the role and responsibilities of psychiatric nurses.
