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Öğe Awareness of health sciences students about colorectal cancer risk factors(Wiley, 2019) Ustundag, Hulya; Zengin, Neriman; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gul, AsiyeObjective This descriptive study was conducted in order to determine the risk factors, symptoms and awareness of health sciences students with regards to colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods This study included 1,028 health science students from two different universities. Data for this study were collected via a questionnaire form that included questions about CRC risk factors, protective approaches and symptoms. Frequencies, percentages and averages of the data were assessed with Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results The most frequent risk factors of the students (mean age: 21.25 years) were smoking (90.5%), excessive alcohol consumption (87.4%), family history of cancer (84.2%) and obesity (82.6%), while the most common protective approaches were smoking cessation, avoiding alcohol, regular physical activity and a low-fat diet. There was a significant difference in the CRC awareness of students in terms of gender, the department and grade level at which they were studying, and having a family history of cancer. Conclusion Results of this study revealed that students had a sufficient awareness about risk factors and what they could do to diminish their risk, but their knowledge about CRC symptoms was less than expected. We believe that health sciences students should be given more education on CRC symptoms.Öğe Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Arab Muslim Immigrant and Refugee Women's Breast Cancer Screening: A Narrative Review(Sage Publications Inc, 2022) Racine, Louise; Andsoy, Isil IsikIntroduction: This narrative review identifies barriers and facilitators influencing breast cancer screening among Arab Muslim immigrants and refugees. Low participation rates create health inequities in breast cancer screening among this population. Method: A systematic search of peer-reviewed empirical articles was performed. PRISMA, CASP, and MMAT checklists were used to appraise the studies. Results: Results include 3 themes: individual, health care system and health providers, and cultural factors. Discussion: Lack of fluency in the new country's language, lack of knowledge, and poor exposure to breast cancer screening may contribute to the Arab Muslim women's vulnerability to undiagnosed or delayed breast cancer diagnosis.Öğe Breast, Cervix and Colorectal Cancer Knowledge among Nurses in Turkey(Asian Pacific Organization Cancer Prevention, 2014) Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gul, AsiyeBackground: Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in Turkey. Nurses are essential providers of preventive care for patients, especially breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening as part of routine preventive practice. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge of these cancers among nurses in Karabuk State Hospital. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was performed from April 1 to July 30, 2013. The study sample consisted of 226 nurses working in Karabuk State Hospital. Results: Mean age of the nurses was 32.07 +/- 8.39. 62.4% of nurses practiced breast self examination when they remembered it, while 39.8% of them did not take a Pap smear test since they did not think it was necessary. 64.2% of nurses would like to receive information about cancer and screening tests. Majority of them had given true answers to questions on breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. There were significant relationships between cancer knowledge scores and marital status, working experience, and level of education. Conclusions: Nurses possess adequate knowledge about breast cancer but they need more information on cancer risk estimation. Awareness may be raised in nurses by establishing continuing education programs regarding the risk factors, symptoms, protection methods, early diagnosis, and scanning of breast, cervix and colon cancers.Öğe Comparison of four different pain scales in the evaluation of postoperative acute pain intensity(Cukurova Univ, Fac Medicine, 2020) Gurkan, Aysel; Aldemir, Kadriye; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gul, AsiyePurpose: This study was conducted in order to compare the level of compliance and patient preferences among the Visual Analogue, Numerical Rating, Verbal Descriptor and Facial Pain Rating scales that are commonly used in adults, including the elderly. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted using a descriptive research model at the surgery clinics of a university hospital between March 17 and June 17, 2016. A total of 120 adult patients, being 40 in each group, were included in the study. Individual Characteristics Form, Visual Analogue Scale, Numerical Rating Scale, Verbal Descriptor Scale and Facial Pain Scales were used to collect the data. Result: In this study, the correlation coefficients between 0.71 - 0.83 and four pain scales were found to be in conformity with each other. Numerical Rating Scale was the most simple scale that was preferred to be used in the future by all patients with the least error rate, while the Visual Descriptor Scale was the least simple and least preferred scale by the patients with the highest error rate. The most simple and more preferred scale to use by young and middle-aged patients was the Numerical Rating Scale, while the elderly selected the Visual Descriptor Scale as the most simple and more preferred scale to use. Conclusion: The four scales are in good agreement with each other and Numerical Rating Scale is the first choice, the Verbal Descriptor Scale is the second choice, and the Visual Analogue Scale is the last choice in evaluating the postoperative acute pain intensity.Öğe Comparison of Subjective Wellbeing and Positive Future Expectations in Between Working and Nonworking Adolescents in Turkey(Zamensalamati Publ Co, 2016) Karaca, Semra; Karakoc, Ayse; Bingol, Fadime; Eren, Nurhan; Andsoy, Isil IsikBackground: Wellbeing is one's evaluation and judgment of one's life. It consists of 3 dimensions: positive affectivity negative affectivity, and life satisfaction. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the subjective wellbeing and positive future expectations between working and nonworking adolescents. Patients and Methods: The study was designed as descriptive and comparative. The study sample consisted of 420 working and 482 nonworking adolescents (n = 902) aged 15-20 years, who were randomly recruited from two occupational education centers in Istanbul, Turkey and two high schools (formal educations) in the same district. Results: Adolescent subjective wellbeing scale (ASWS) total mean (SD) scores for working adolescents and nonworking adolescents were 48.76 (9.50) and 49.72 (8.01), respectively. In addition, positive future expectations scale (PFES) total mean (SD) scores for working adolescents and nonworking adolescents were 18.71(4.50) and 19.06 (3.49), respectively. In this study, no significant difference was found between the general wellbeing (scale total median score) scores of the working and nonworking adolescent groups (Z=1.01, P = 0.315). However, significant differences were found in the family relations satisfaction (Z=3.23, P = 0.002) and relations with significant others (Z=2.85, P = 0.004) subscales of the ASWS. Conclusions: A positive relationship was found between adolescent subjective wellbeing and positive future expectations. It was found that nonworking adolescents scored higher on the dimensions of family relations and relations with significant others of subjective wellbeing compared to those dimensions in working adolescents.Öğe Cultural Beliefs of Turkish Women for Breast Cancer and Screening(Sage Publications Inc, 2021) Tosun, Hale; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gul, AsiyeIntroduction: Breast cancer is an important health problem and early diagnosis is important in its treatment. Women's approach and cultural beliefs are effective in ensuring early diagnosis. This study examined psychometric properties of the Ferrans Cultural Beliefs Scale and assessed cultural beliefs on breast cancer and screening programs among Turkish women. Method: The study was performed in a descriptive and cross-sectional design with 420 women using the Ferrans Cultural Beliefs Scale that is considered reliable and valid in Turkey. Results: The mean total score of the Ferrans Cultural Beliefs Scale was 3.24 +/- 3.16. The highest yes responses were for the statement If breast cancer is treated correctly, it can be cured (n = 387, 92.1%). Discussion: This study, which is the first in Turkey, highlights the importance of measuring the effects of Turkish healthy women's cultural beliefs in breast cancer and screening for early diagnosis. Determining women's cultural beliefs will make known the attitudes and behaviors toward breast cancer, so that the nurse will provide sensitive and effective nursing care, develop nursing knowledge, and integrate this knowledge with clinical practice.Öğe A Descriptive, Cross-sectional Survey of Turkish Nurses' Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Risk, Prevention, and Staging(H M P Communications, 2017) Gul, Asiye; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Ozkaya, Birgul; Zeydan, AytenNurses' knowledge of pressure ulcer (PU) prevention and management is an important first step in the provision of optimal care. To evaluate PU prevention/risk, staging, and wound description knowledge, a descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses working in an acute care Turkish hospital. The survey instrument was a modified and translated version of the Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test (PUKT), and its validity and reliability were established. Nurses completed a Personal Characteristics Form, including sociodemographic information and exposure to educational presentations and information about and experience with PUs, followed by the 49-item modified PUKT which includes 33 prevention/risk items, 9 staging items, and 7 wound description items. All items are true/false questions with an I don't know option (scoring: minimum 0, maximum 49). Correct answers received 1 point and incorrect/unknown answers received 0 points. The paper-pencil questionnaires were distributed by 2 researchers to all nurses in the participating hospital and completed by those willing to be included. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Pearson's correlation test was used to examine the relationship between quantitative variables, and mean scores were compared using the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Among the 308 participating nurses (mean age 29.5 +/- 8.1 [range 19-56] years) most were women (257, 83.4%) with 7.3 +/- 7.8 (range 1-36) years of experience. The mean knowledge score for the entire sample was 29.7 +/- 6.7 (range 8-42). The overall percentage of correct answers was 60.6% to 61.8% for PU prevention/risk assessment, 60% for wound description, and 56.6% for PU staging. Knowledge scores were significantly (P <.05) higher for participants who attended at least 1 lecture/conference/course on PUs in the last year, read articles/books about PUs, cared for patients with PUs, or believed their patients were at risk for PU development. Most participants (180, 58.4%) scored 60% or more correct; 8 (2.6%) correctly answered 80% or more of the items. The lowest number of correct answers was for the item, Bunny boots and gel pads relieve pressure on the heels (22, 7.1%). The results of this study suggest education and experience caring for patients who are at risk for or have a PU affect nurses' knowledge. This study, and additional research examining nurse knowledge, will help the development of much-needed education programs.Öğe The Effect of an Operating Room Nurse Visit on Surgical Patient Anxiety(Elsevier Science Inc, 2022) Cengel, Kupra; Andsoy, Isil IsikPurpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an operating room nurse visit on the anxiety levels of surgical patients. Design: A prospective, interventional, quasi-experimental design. Methods: 80 patients were divided into the control group (n = 40) and the intervention group (n = 40). The control group was given routine care, and the intervention group was visited preoperatively by the operating room nurse in addition to routine care. Findings: The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI TX-1) mean score of the control patients who had information about anesthesia was low, while the STAI TX-1 mean score of the patients who had concerns about surgery was high. The STAI-TX-1 mean score of the control group patients who had information about anesthesia was significantly lower. There was no statistically significant difference in the STAI TX-1 scores between the two groups before and after surgery (P > .05). However, the STAI TX-1 mean score of the control patients was high in the post-operative period. Conclusions: In an effort to reduce anxiety, the psychological preparation of the patient undergoing urological surgery should involve an anesthesia team member and the operating room nurse together. (c) 2021 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Öğe Evaluation of Arab Cultural Barriers That Influence Muslim Arab Iraqi Women s Breast Cancer Screening Behavior(Galenos Publ House, 2022) Azeez, Shadan Shukur; Andsoy, Isil IsikObjective: Little is known about Iraqi women's practice towards breast cancer screening (BCS), breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography, and the influence of Arab culture. The aim of this study was to assess women's behavior towards BCS, and to explain the influence of specific Arab culture barriers.Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with 1,066 women. Three structured questionnaires were used in the data collection. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were used for data evaluation.Results: Many Iraqi women did not practice regular BSE, CBE, and mammography. The most common reason was not having a breast complaint. Specific Arab cultural barriers such as exposure [odds ratio (OR) = 0.545; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.440 to 0.674; p<0.001], environment (OR = 0.571; 95% CI = 0.464 to 0.703; p<0.001) and uneasiness barriers (OR = 0.736; 95% CI = 0.557 to 0.974; p=0.032) were predictors for BSE while exposure (OR = 0.553; 95% CI = 0.447 to 0.684; p<0.001), and environment barriers (OR = 0.585; 95% CI = 0.474 to 0.772; p<0.001) was predictor for CBE. Additionally, exposure (OR = 0.324; 95% CI = 0.251 to 0.419; p<0.001), environment (OR = 0.636; 95% CI = 0.500 to 0.809; p<0.001), and uneasiness barriers (OR = 0.644; 95% CI = 0.464 to 0.893; p = 0.008) were predictors for mammography screening of Iraqi women.Conclusion: Arab specific cultural barriers may be one of the key obstacles to BSC uptake in Iraq. Health education, including cultural education, may have the potential to increase BCS awareness and down-staging of the disease at presentation.Öğe Evaluation of the Knowledge, Behavior and Health Beliefs of Individuals over 50 Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening(Asian Pacific Organization Cancer Prevention, 2013) Tastan, Sevinc; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Iyigun, EmineThe aim of the study was to evaluate of the knowledge, behavior and health beliefs of individuals over 50 regarding colorectal cancer screening, with a descriptive and cross-sectional design at Karabuk Life and Health Center in Turkey. A total of 160 people meeting set criteria were included in the study. The questionnaire consisted of two parts. The first part was composed of questions on characteristics of participants and the second part of questions derived from the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale. Only 15.0% of participants (n=24) had undergone a fecal occult blood test (FOBT), 11.3% (n=18) had had colonoscopy and 4.4% (n=7) had had sigmoidoscopy. Some 90.6% of the participants had low levels of risk awareness about the colorectal cancer. It was found that the average point of severity subscale of participants over 65 is higher than that of participants under 65 (p<0.05). In conclusion, because of the many barriers and health beliefs for the colorectal cancer screening program, the rate of participation in screening programs is not sufficient. Healthcare providers have important responsibilities for increasing rate of attendance in colorectal cancer screening programs.Öğe Health behaviors, knowledge, screening, and attitudes toward colorectal cancer among Iraqi adults(Wiley, 2024) Mohammad, Burhan Fareeq; Andsoy, Isil IsikObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the Iraqi population's health behaviors, knowledge, screening, attitudes toward colorectal cancer (CRC), and possible predictors that may affect their knowledge level.DesignCross-sectional study.SampleOne thousand three hundred sixty-one Iraqi adults from Sulaymaniyah/Iraq.MeasurementsThe odds ratio (OR) was used to find the association between knowledge of CRC and associated factors.ResultsAmong participants, 6.1% had a colonoscopy, 4.0% had a sigmoidoscopy, and 60.8% heard CRC screening. Participants had low knowledge level of CRC risk factors (5.52 +/- 1.39), and symptoms (3.73 +/- 1.16) and had a medium knowledge of screening (4.35 +/- 1.02). Respondents who retired (OR = 1.30; p = .00) and who had graduated from university (OR = 0.86; p = .01) had a high knowledge of CRC, while those who were aged 70 and above (OR = -1.08; p = .00) had a low knowledge of CRC. Furthermore, it was found that Iraqi adults who answered no idea to questions related to attitude and who answered incorrectly questions related to risk factors were likely to have low knowledge (p = .00).ConclusionsWe found a lack of knowledge, screening, and misconceptions about CRC and screening among Iraqi adults. Thus, health training and screening programs should target Iraqi populations.Öğe HIV INFECTION AND THE TURKISH PEOPLE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE PERCEPTIONS OF SAFRANBOLU INHABITANTS(Carbone Editore, 2013) Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gungor, Tugba; Sahin, Aysegul Oksay; Kar, Gulcan; Ergil, Perize; Inanmaz, NurcanObjective: Knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS were examined in a Muslim population living in the Safranbolu District of Turkey. Materials and methods: The survey was conducted over 431 participants in December 2011. A questionnaire, consisting of 47 questions, was used to measure the level of participants' knowledge and attitudes about HIV. Results: The findings indicated that the participants have sufficient knowledge of HIV and present positive attitudes toward persons living with HIV (PLWH). Nevertheless, 84% of participants stated that they would not sit in the same armchair with a PLWH, 60.3% that they would not kiss a PLWH. Mass media was the main source of information. More than half of the participants also stated their desire to learn more about HIV. Conclusions: Participants' levels of knowledge about HIV did not match their behaviors and attitudes about HIV. Due to this, education strategies to enhance knowledge levels and to develop positive attitudes toward PLWH should be employed.Öğe Interpersonal communication styles and team work attitudes of health professionals in surgical process(Cukurova Univ, Fac Medicine, 2019) Saldamli, Asli; Andsoy, Isil IsikPurpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the attitudes of the health professionals who are part of the surgical procedure, towards interpersonal relationship styles and team work. Materials and Methods: This study was descriptive type. The 126 surgical team members were participated in this study. The data were collected by Personal Information Form, Interpersonal Communication Style Scale (ICSS) and Teamwork Attitudes Scale (TAS). Results: The lowest score of the total mean scores of the TAS was obtained by the nurses and the highest score of the total mean scores of TAS and ICSS were obtained by the other health professionals, and that the lowest score of the TAS communication sub-scale was obtained by the physicians. It was determined that the mean scores of the other health professionals obtained from ICSS avoidant sub-scale were significantly higher than the mean scores of nurses and their mean scores obtained from TAS communication sub-scale were significantly higher than the mean scores of nurses and physicians. The mean scores obtained from ICSS dominant style sub-scale of the team members who had worked for 21 years and over, were found to be significantly higher than the other team members. Conclusion: In this direction, it is recommended to plan trainings aimed at improving interpersonal communication skills and teamwork attitudes towards surgical team members, and to make individual and institutional initiatives to overcome existing problems.Öğe Knowledge and Protective Behaviors About Skin Cancer Among Nursing Students in the West Black Sea Region of Turkey(Springer, 2018) Celik, Sevim; Ilce, Arzu; Andsoy, Isil IsikSkin cancer is an important health problem worldwide among cancer types and results in death at a minimum level in the case of early diagnosis. Therefore, the application of prevention programs is vital. Nurses by definition take responsibility for programs in prevention, early diagnosis, and screening for cancer. This study was conducted to determine the extent of skin cancer knowledge and protective behaviors among nursing students in the West Black Sea Region of Turkey. This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted between February and May 2015. The study sample consisted of 965 nursing students. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire form. Nursing students had a moderate level of knowledge, with average scores of 24.35 +/- 3.66. The knowledge levels of first-year students were lowest compared with other years. It was determined that, among nursing students, the percentage of negative behaviors in response to skin cancer protective behaviors was higher than for positive behaviors. The results of this study highlight the knowledge level and skin cancer protective behaviors of nursing students. Training, seminars, and workshops that teach about risk factors, early detection, protective behaviors, and skin self-examination skills could increase the knowledge level of nursing students.Öğe Knowledge and thoughts of nurses about brain death and vegetative state(Yerkure Tanitim & Yayincilik Hizmetleri A S, 2018) Andsoy, Isil Isik; Gul, AsiyeObjective: This study was carried out as a descriptive study in order to determine knowledge and thought of nurses about brain death and vegetative state. Materials and Methods: Two hundred nurses who agree to participate were included in the research. In data collection, the questionnaire which included 36 items was used. The results were represented as frequency and percentage. Results: Twenty-four percent of nurses stated that organ transplantation was the main reason for diagnosis of brain death, 58% said they could donate their own organs when they had brain death, and 54% said they could donate their relatives' organs. In the study, it was stated that brain injury should be widespread and irreversible (83.5%) as a compulsory condition for brain death detection. Among the brain death criteria, pupillars were unresponsive to the light, midline, and dilated (71%), among the characteristics of herbal life can survive for years in an unaware status of the surroundings as long as the individual is provided with care (87%) were correctly answered. Conclusion: It has been confirmed that most of the nurses haven't donated organs as well as the lack of knowledge regarding the brain death. It is suggested that the nurses should be educated about vegetative state and brain death and their awareness about organ donation should be increased.Öğe May antibacterial suture material be efficient in preventing surgical site infections? An overview of literature(Turkish Surgical Assoc, 2011) Andsoy, Isil Isik; Ozyaral, OguzSurgical site infection (SSI) is an important and serious problem of surgery considering increase in rates of mortality and morbidity, hospitalization period and healthcare costs. The suture materials, which are among the surgical risk factors providing a basis for development of these infections is an issue, which inevitably requires consideration. Suture materials are used for restoring tissue integrity, which is adversely influenced from the surgical procedure, and for controlling bleeding that occurs during surgery and they are among the most commonly used materials by the surgical team. This issue has been discussed in studies published since '50s that these materials lead to infections. Due to the advances in the technology, suture materials coated with triclosan, an antibacterial agent, for preventing SSIs are introduced. Whether antibacterial suture materials minimize the occurrence of infection by preventing growth of MRSA and Staphylococcus epidermidis or do they have any contribution to prevention of infections is discussed in various clinical and in vitro studies conducted on these materials, but the number of such studies is limited. Although it is difficult to determine the risk factors of a multi-variable environment related with the patient and the surgical process, removal of the risk of infection originating from these materials during the surgical interventions and use of best suitable materials in the patient are among the most significant duties of the surgical team. The effects of antibacterial suture materials on prevention of SSI are discussed in this study, with regard to the recent literature.Öğe Performed Surgical Interventions After the 1999 Marmara Earthquake in Turkey, and Their Importance Regarding Nursing Practices(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015) Gul, Asiye; Andsoy, Isil IsikEffectively dealing with earthquakes is especially important for the people who live in areas prone to earthquakes such as the country of Turkey. Trauma related to earthquakes has specific relevance to nursing practice. The purpose of this review was to describe the types of surgical interventions after the Marmara earthquake and to evaluate the implications for nursing care. English and Turkish articles about the Marmara earthquake were reviewed between May and July 2013. A total of 7 studies were evaluated. The number of patients admitted to the units, types of injuries, and surgical treatments were recorded, with a total of 2378 patients with earthquake-related injuries. The most commonly traumatized parts of the body were the extremities. Fasciotomy operations were performed on 286 patients and 75 patients underwent extremity amputations. Predetermining surgical problems and interventions may be useful in planning for possible future problems in the case of a disaster.Öğe PHYSICAL RESTRAINT KNOWLEDGE , ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF INTENSIVE CARE NURSES IN TURKEY: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM(Dokuz Eylul Univ Inst Health Sciences, 2023) Yilmaz, Elmas; Cakir, Selda Karaveli; Andsoy, Isil IsikPurpose: Intensive care nurses use physical restraints (PRs) to prevent critically ill patients from disrupting invasive medical equipment, but they may not recognize the negative or positive consequences. The study was conducted with a quasi-experimental, single-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the impact of PRs in-service training on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of intensive care nurses. Material and Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 81 nurses. The data were obtained using a The Individual Data Questionnaire and the Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Staff Regarding Physical Restraints Questionnaire. The level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses towards PRs was evaluated one week before, immediately after and one and three months later PRs in service training program. Results: The nurses' knowledge scores were significant decrease after three months following the PRs in service training (p=.001). The nurses' attitude and practice scores about the use of PRs in service training period and retest after one and three months increased significantly compared to the pre-service training period (p=.001). Conclusion: This study showed that the PRs in-service training given to the nurses was effective. The findings recommended to carry out in-service training to increase the attitude and practice levels of nurses about PRs and its this in service and evaluate its effectiveness.Öğe Preoperative Fasting and Patients' Discomfort(Springer India, 2018) Gul, Asiye; Andsoy, Isil Isik; Ozkaya, BirgulExcessive fasting times before surgery continue to be a widespread practice in Turkey. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between traditional fasting policies and preoperative patient discomfort. Patients included were undergoing breast, hernia, thyroid, or abdominal operations at a general surgery clinic. Participants were classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statuses I and II. A Likert-type scale was used to describe the effects of midnight fasting. Peripheral blood sugar and vital signs were measured immediately before induction of anesthesia. Of 164 participants, mean age was 53.56 +/- 13.47years. Mean preoperative fasting times were 13.34 +/- 3.07h for solids and 12.44 +/- 2.82h for fluids. Immediately before surgery, 6.1% of patients were extremely thirsty, 5.5% were hungry, and 39% had mild dryness of the mouth. There was a weak positive correlation between total duration of solid fasting and thirst, hunger, mouth dryness, and weakness immediately preoperatively. Prolonged fasting before surgery was associated with patients' discomfort. Current evidence-based guidelines for preoperative fasting may improve patients' satisfaction.Öğe Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer and the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014) Gul, Asiye; Ustundag, Hulya; Andsoy, Isil IsikThe aim of this study was to evaluate quality of life and complementary and alternative medicine use among patients with breast cancer in Turkey. The sample consists of women who had modified undergone radical mastectomy or breast conserving surgery. Data were collected using a questionnaire addressing personal/medical characteristics use of complementary and alternative medicine and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) to measure quality of life. A majority of subjects underwent modified radical mastectomy procedures. The social and physical mean scores were the highest and role physical and role emotional mean score were the lowest. The most common complementary and alternative methods were praying, exercise, and herbs use. In conclusion, women with breast cancer have a moderate level of quality of life, and that they use complementary and alternative methods widely.
