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Unal E, Cinar FI, Porucu C. Factors affecting medication adherence in patients using oral chemotherapy: A descriptive study. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2024:10781552241241059. [PMID: 38613321 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241241059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The utilization of oral chemotherapy agents for cancer treatment has witnessed a steady rise in recent years. The pivotal determinant for the success of oral chemotherapy lies in the adherence of cancer patients to the prescribed treatment. This study aims to explore oral chemotherapy adherence and identify factors influencing medication adherence among cancer patients. METHODS A total of 103 cancer patients participated in this descriptive study. Data were collected using the Oral Chemotherapy Adherence Scale, the Turkish Translation of the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ-T) and The Functional Living Index-Cancer. RESULTS Of the participants, 66% reported good adherence to oral chemotherapy. Key findings indicate that access to health services (β = -1.473, p = 0.009), cancer stage (β = -1.570, p = 0.015) and the BMQ-T subscale of General Overuse (β = .696, p = 0.041) were independent predictors of medication adherence. CONCLUSION The study observed medication non-adherence in one-third of patients undergoing oral chemotherapy. Primary contributors to non-adherence included difficulties in accessing health services, advanced cancer stage and the belief that drugs are over-recommended by doctors. These results underscore the need for a heightened focus on preventable factors, such as improving access to health services and addressing beliefs about drug overuse, to enhance medication adherence in patients receiving oral chemotherapy.
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- Eda Unal
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Bağbaşı, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Öksüz E, Cinar FI, Cinar M, Tekgoz E, Yilmaz S. Assessment of the effects of loneliness, perceived social support, and depression on medication adherence in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2021; 57:517-523. [PMID: 32614084 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to investigate the effects of loneliness, perceived social support, and depression on medication adherence of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). DESIGN AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted with 119 AS patients. Data were collected using the Morisky-Green-Levine Medication Adherence Scale, the UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). FINDINGS Nonadherent patients were younger (P = .033), scored higher on the ULS (P = .015), and BDI (P = .024) scales, and lower on the MSPSS scale (P = .039) and on family support (P = .002). PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The biopsychosocial aspects of patients with AS should be managed holistically to improve their medication adherence.
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- Emine Öksüz
- Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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Cinar FI, Mumcu Ş, Kiliç B, Polat Ü, Bal Özkaptan B. Assessment of Medication Adherence and Related Factors in Hypertensive Patients: The Role of Beliefs About Medicines. Clin Nurs Res 2020; 30:985-993. [PMID: 33327775 DOI: 10.1177/1054773820981381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Low medication adherence is one of the leading causes that affect the achievement of target levels for hypertension. Identifying modifiable factors associated with low adherence is crucial. This study aims to assess medication adherence and the role of beliefs about medicines on medication adherence among hypertensive patients.This cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 hypertension patients.Data were collected using the Morisky-Green-Levine Medication Adherence Scale, and the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire [BMQ-Turkish Translation (BMQ-T)]. It was found that the BMQ-T subscales of Specific Concern (β = 0.358, p = .027) and General Overuse (β = 0.552, p = .011) had an independent predictor effect on medication adherence scores. In this study, the patients who thought that drugs were overused and had concerns about this were seen to be less adherent with the medication. With regard to patients who use antihypertensive drugs but have uncontrolled blood pressure, their beliefs about drugs should not be ignored when evaluating adherence with drug therapy.
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- Fatma Ilknur Cinar
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bingol University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bingol, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Sinop University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Sinop, Turkey
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Bagcivan G, Ozen N, Bayrak D, Cinar FI. Does Being A Cancer Patient or Family Caregiver of A Cancer Patient Affect Stem Cell Donation Awareness? Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2019; 7:36-43. [PMID: 31879682 PMCID: PMC6927162 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_22_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: One of the most difficult challenges regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Turkey is finding donors for allogeneic transplantation candidates who do not have related donors. This study aims to determine whether there is any difference in the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation between cancer and noncancer patients and their family caregivers. In addition, this study aims to determine the awareness of stem cell donation and transplantation in the entire study population. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Turkey using a data collection form comprising questions about demographics, stem cell transplantations, donations, and medical history. On analyzing the research data, variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and as numbers (n) and percentages (%). The Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed to evaluate differences among cancer and noncancer diagnosed patients and their family members. Results: A total of 192 patients and 169 family caregivers participated in the study. In comparison with noncancer patients, cancer patients showed more awareness on what stem cell transplantation is, how lifesaving it is, and how to donate stem cells. Similarly, the family caregivers of cancer patients were more aware of what stem cell transplantation is and how to donate stem cells. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that cancer patients and their families were more aware of stem cell donation and transplantation; however, most of the patients and families did not know enough about the national registry program and how to donate stem cells.
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- Gulcan Bagcivan
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Florence Nightingale Hospital School of Nursing, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cankiri Karatekin University, Cankiri, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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BACKGROUND Nonadherence to dietary and fluid restrictions, hemodialysis (HD), and medication treatment has been shown to increase the risks of hospitalization and mortality significantly. Sociodemographic and biochemical parameters as well as psychosocial conditions such as depression and anxiety are known to affect nonadherence in HD patients. However, evidence related to the relative importance and actual impact of these factors varies among studies. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to identify the factors that affect nonadherence to dietary and fluid restrictions, HD, and medication treatment. METHODS This descriptive study was conducted on 274 patients who were being treated at four HD centers in Turkey. The parameters used to determine nonadherence to dialysis treatment were as follows: skipping multiple dialysis sessions during the most recent 1-month period, shortening a dialysis session by more than 10 minutes during the most recent 1-month period, and Kt/V < 1.4. The parameters used to determine nonadherence to dietary and fluid restriction were as follows: serum phosphorus level > 7.5 mg/dl, predialysis serum potassium level > 6.0 mEq/L, and interdialytic weight gain > 5.7% of body weight. The Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale was performed to determine nonadherence to medication treatment. A patient was classified as nonadherent if he or she did not adhere to one or more of these indices. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to identify patient risk in terms of anxiety and depression. Logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of nonadherence. RESULTS The nonadherence rate was 39.1% for dietary and fluid restrictions, 33.6% for HD, and 20.1% for medication. The risk of nonadherence to dietary and fluid restriction was found to be 4.337 times higher in high school graduates (95% CI [1.502, 12.754], p = .007). The risk of nonadherence to HD treatment was 2.074 times higher in men (95% CI [1.213, 3.546], p = .008) and 2.591 times higher in patients with a central venous catheter (95% CI [1.171, 5.733], p = .019). Longer duration in HD resulted in 0.992 times decrease in risk of nonadherence to treatment (95% CI [0.986, 0.998], p = .005). CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Educational status, being male, having a central venous catheter, and having a short HD duration were found to be risk factors for nonadherence. Nurses must consider the patient's adherence to the dietary and fluid restrictions, HD, and medication treatment at each visit.
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- PhD, RN, Associate Professor, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- RN, Deparment of Paediatric, Haydarpasa Sultan Abdulhamid Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- RN, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dogubayazit Doç. Dr. Yasar Eryilmaz State Hospital, Agri, Turkey
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- MD, Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Gulhane School of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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Tosun B, Cinar FI, Topcu Z, Masatoglu B, Ozen N, Bagcivan G, Kilic O, Demirci C, Altunbas A, Sonmez A. Do patients with diabetes use the insulin pen properly? Afr Health Sci 2019; 19:1628-1637. [PMID: 31148992 PMCID: PMC6531956 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v19i1.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM This study was conducted to evaluate the insulin pen application knowledge and skills of patients with diabetes. METHODS In our descriptive study, 200 patients with diabetes were asked to present the insulin pen injection technique on a mannequin and the steps of the pen injection implementation were noted on the data collection form as correct/incorrect by researchers. RESULTS More than 3 out of 4 (79.5%) of the participants were using the insulin pen or the cartridge after the expiry date, 70.5% were not rotating the injection site, and 63.0% were massaging the skin after injection. Injection sites complications were significantly more in those who were using the insulin pen or the cartridge after the expiry date, those who don't know the proper length of the needle and the possible body injection sites, those who don't rotate the injection sites, those who massage after injection, and those who don't use a new needle at each injection (p<0.05). CONCLUSION This study put into light some failures in the knowledge and skills of patients with diabetes regarding insulin pen use. Nurses should provide patients with diabetes an effective and repetitive training concerning insulin pen use.
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- Betul Tosun
- Hasan Kalyoncu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 1st Stage Health Inspection Center, Mardin, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istinye University, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, Ankara, Turkey
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Unver V, Basak T, Ayhan H, Cinar FI, Iyigun E, Tosun N, Tastan S, Köse G. Integrating simulation based learning into nursing education programs: Hybrid simulation. Technol Health Care 2018; 26:263-270. [PMID: 29286943 DOI: 10.3233/thc-170853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hybrid simulation can be developed with mannequins of any fidelity and tabletop simulators with a standardized patient to create a complex, high-level learning activity. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of a hybrid simulation technique used with nursing students in a scenario about the emergency setting. METHODS This one-group pre-test post-test model quasi-experimental study was carried out with 39 students in Ankara, Turkey, from October 2014 to July 2015. RESULTS Nearly all participants reported that the simulation improved their critical thinking, decision-making skills, and self-confidence before the clinical activity and that they felt as though they were real nurses during the activity (94.7%, 97.3%, 84.2%, and 92.1%, respectively). CONCLUSION The results of this study support the integration of hybrid simulation experiences throughout the nursing curriculum, as evidenced by positive responses from students through the simulation evaluation questionnaire.
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- Vesile Unver
- School of Nursing, Acibadem Mehmet Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gülhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Nursing, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Girne American University, Nursing School, Girne, Cyprus
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Kotekli, Mugla, Turkey
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Ozen N, Blot S, Ozen V, Arikan Donmez A, Gurun P, Cinar FI, Labeau S. Gastric residual volume measurement in the intensive care unit: an international survey reporting nursing practice. Nurs Crit Care 2018; 23:263-269. [PMID: 30039544 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastric residual volume measurement is routinely used to evaluate the feeding tolerance and gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients receiving enteral feeding therapy in the intensive care unit. However, little supportive evidence for this intervention is available as the usefulness of gastric residual volume measurements in patients receiving enteral feeding therapy in the intensive care is controversial. AIM The aim of this study was to assess the practice of intensive care unit nurses related to gastric residual volume measurement in patients receiving enteral nutrition. METHODS A survey was conducted among a sample of intensive care unit nurses (n = 832) from four hospitals in Turkey (n = 182) and attendees of the Annual Congress of the Flemish Society for Critical Care Nurses in Flanders, Belgium (n = 650). The survey instrument was developed by the researchers based on the related literature. RESULTS A total of 480 nurses completed the questionnaire (response rate = 73%). Gastric residual volume is measured by 98·0% of respondents, with wide variations in the frequency of measuring. A 50-200 mL gastric residual volume is considered problematic by 45·5% (n = 183) of the participants, and only 18·4% (n = 81) reported their practice to be based on a current guideline. Strikingly, more experienced intensive care unit nurses appear to perform gastric residual volume measurements more commonly than their less experienced colleagues (p = 0·004), while the practice is more often reported to be performed in Belgium than in Turkey (p < 0·001). CONCLUSION Gastric residual volume management could be improved by applying current evidence to daily nursing practice. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Our results show that increased awareness of these guidelines by nurses is needed to reduce inefficient use of working time and resources, streamline clinical practices and improve patient outcomes. Current gastric residual volume measurement guidelines and up-to-date, relevant training should be provided to nurses.
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- Nurten Ozen
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ghent University, Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent, Belgium
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- Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital Kasimpasa Building, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Hospitals, Nursing Services Directorate of Adult Hospital University, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Gulhane School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- University College Ghent, Faculty of Education, Health and Social Work, Ghent, Belgium
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Ozen N, Cinar FI, Askin D, Mut D. Uremic pruritus and associated factors in hemodialysis patients: A multi-center study. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2018; 37:138-147. [PMID: 29971209 PMCID: PMC6027816 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.2018.37.2.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Uremic pruritus is a common and disturbing problem in hemodialysis patients. Although its pathogenesis is not completely understood, it is thought to be multifactorial. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Methods A total of 249 patients from four dialysis centers were included in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire, the visual analogue scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. We investigated whether socio-demographic and biochemical parameters were correlated to uremic pruritus. Results Pruritus was present in 53.4% of the hemodialysis patients. The mean visual analogue scale severity was 6.47 ± 1.56. Patients with white blood cell (WBC) counts > 6.7 × 103/μL had 1.73 times (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.360-2.888; P = 0.036) more pruritus than did those with WBC counts < 6.7 × 103/μL. Patients with dry skin were 0.2 times (95% CI, 0.070-0.182; P = 0.028) more likely to suffer from very severe pruritus than were those with normal skin. Conclusion Uremic pruritus remains a serious problem in dialysis patients. The WBC level and presence of dry skin are thought to be among its causes. Therefore, data regarding the possible risk factors of uremic pruritus must be followed closely in patients at risk.
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- Nurten Ozen
- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Disease Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Gulhane School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Deparment of Paediatrics, Haydarpasa Sultan Abdulhamid Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dogubayazit Doç. Dr. Yasar Eryilmaz State Hospital, Agri, Turkey
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Tastan S, Ayhan H, Unver V, Cinar FI, Kose G, Basak T, Cinar O, Iyigun E. The effects of music on the cardiac resuscitation education of nursing students. Int Emerg Nurs 2017; 31:30-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2016.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Revised: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cinar M, Cinar FI, Acikel C, Yilmaz S, Çakar M, Horne R, Simsek I. Reliability and validity of the Turkish translation of the beliefs about medicines questionnaire (BMQ-T) in patients with Behçet's disease. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2016; 34:S46-S51. [PMID: 27191774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish translation of the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ-T, ©Prof. Rob Horne) for patients with Behçet's disease. METHODS This methodological study enrolled a sample of 125 patients. The scale was adapted to Turkish through a process including translation, comparison with versions in other languages, back translation, and pretesting. Construct validity was evaluated by factor analysis. Medication adherence evaluated as poor, moderate and good according to the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). BMQ-T scores compared along medication adherence status groups. RESULTS In our study, as in the original scale, the factor analysis confirmed that the BMQ-T had a four-factor structure explaining 54.73% of the total variance. The BMQ-T had acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient: Specific Necessity=.812; Specific Concerns=.672; General Harm=.677; General Overuse=.656), adequate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients: Specific Necessity=.715; Specific Concerns=.680; General Harm=.678; General Overuse=.327). Specific Necessity and Specific Concerns scores were significantly different between medication adherence status groups. CONCLUSIONS The psychometric properties of the BMQ-T were consistent with those reported in the original study. The BMQ-T was found to be a valid and reliable tool for evaluating beliefs about medicines in patients with Behçet's disease.
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- Muhammet Cinar
- School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, Centre for Behavioural Medicine, University College London, UK
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- School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Tosun N, Kalender N, Cinar FI, Bagcivan G, Yenicesu M, Dikici D, Kaya D. Relationship between dialysis adequacy and sleep quality in haemodialysis patients. J Clin Nurs 2015. [PMID: 26215674 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between dialysis adequacy and sleep quality in haemodialysis patients. BACKGROUND Sleep problems are common in haemodialysis patients. Dialysis adequacy is one of the factors associated with sleep quality. Studies evaluating the association between dialysis adequacy and sleep quality in haemodialysis patients present different results. DESIGN Descriptive and cross-sectional study. METHODS This study was performed with a total of 119 patients who had applied to dialysis centres for haemodialysis treatment between January and March 2014. The data collection form consists of socio-demographic and medical characteristics as well as laboratory parameters. A modified Post-Sleep Inventory was used to examine sleep quality in the research. RESULTS There were no statistically significant relationship between sleep quality and dialysis adequacy (p > 0·05). When the Post-Sleep Inventory scores were evaluated according to sleep quality, 63·0% of patients had poor sleep quality, and 37·0% had good sleep quality. Sleep quality was worse in unemployed patients (X(2) = 4·852; p = 0·025) and patients who smoked heavily (Z = 2·289; p = 0·022). CONCLUSIONS In this study, there is no statistically significant relationship between dialysis adequacy and sleep quality. However, it was found that the majority of haemodialysis patients had poor sleep quality. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Even if the dialysis adequacy of patients is at the recommended level, their sleep qualities may be poor. Therefore, evaluations of the sleep quality of haemodialysis patients during the clinical practice must be taken into consideration.
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- Nuran Tosun
- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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Cinar FI, Cinar M, Yilmaz S, Acikel C, Erdem H, Pay S, Simsek I. Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Compliance Questionnaire on Rheumatology in Patients With Behçet's Disease. J Transcult Nurs 2015; 27:480-6. [PMID: 25801762 DOI: 10.1177/1043659615577699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish versionof the Compliance Questionnaire on Rheumatology (CQR-T) for patients with Behçet's disease (BD). METHOD A sample of 105 Turkish patients with BD participated in this study. The scale was cross-culturally adapted through a process including translation, comparison with versions in other languages, back translation, and pretesting. Construct validity was evaluated by factor analysis, and criterion validity was evaluated using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. RESULTS The CQR-T demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .832), adequate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = .630), and correlations with Morisky Medication Adherence Scale scores (r = -.389, p< .001), indicating convergent validity. CONCLUSION The CQR-T was found to be a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating the compliance of Turkish BD patients with prescribed medications. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The CQR-T might be a helpful tool in two ways: for determining the level of compliance of patients with BD and for adjusting their management and follow-up based on the results.
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Bagcivan G, Cinar FI, Tosun N, Korkmaz R. Determination of nursing students' expectations for faculty members and the perceived stressors during their education. Contemp Nurse 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2015.1010259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cinar FI, Cinar M, Yilmaz S, Simsek I, Erdem H, Pay S. Thoughts and perceptions of ankylosing spondylitis patients with regard to TNF inhibitors. Rheumatol Int 2013; 34:979-86. [PMID: 24374358 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-013-2931-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
The risk of infections and malignancies is the major area of concern with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents. The aim of this study was to investigate patients' views about their treatments and the factors that influence patients' treatment decisions concerning the use of anti-TNF-α drugs. This descriptive study was conducted in a single rheumatology unit. Patients using anti-TNF-α drugs for at least 3 months were included. Patients' thoughts and perceptions about their treatment were evaluated using a questionnaire. A total of 101 (94.1% male) patients were recruited. The patients described their feelings as hopeful, worried, happy, scared, desperate, and hopeless, with the order decreasing beginning with the first. Hope for healing and an expectation of increased quality of life were the most significant determinants for acceptance of treatment. After the drug information was given, patients described their feelings as follows: increase in anxiety, psychologically wearisome, and worrying about their condition worsening in the future. After anti-TNF-α treatment, patients described their experience as follows: "the most effective medicine that I have ever used," "it saved my life," "control procedures that were carried out before the treatment and once every 3 months after the treatment were essential," "I feel myself safe with these controls," and "I advised other people." This study, to our knowledge, is the first to evaluate the attitudes of patients concerning anti-TNF-α drugs from the stage of informed consent to the post-experience stage. We found that standard consent forms caused an increase in the level of anxiety among new users of anti-TNF-α drugs, although the aim was the exact opposite. The reasons for acceptance were the hope for healing, reliance on physicians, and advice of other patients. Most patients accepted follow-up control procedures, which aimed to diagnose adverse effects early.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Ilknur Cinar
- School of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 06018, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey,
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Cinar FI, Unver V, Yilmaz S, Cinar M, Yilmaz F, Simsek I, Erdem H, Pay S, Dinc A. Living with scleroderma: patients’ perspectives, a phenomenological study. Rheumatol Int 2011; 32:3573-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-2230-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/22/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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