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Filter by:The stress experienced by patients in hospital environments can lead to a range of issues, from clinical decision-making to discharge. Although stress levels can contribute to new problems, individual characteristics also play a significant role in clinical recovery. Knee surgery is a commonly performed procedure in our country that provides patients with an effective solution to joint-related issues. However, stress experienced by patients who undergo surgery can have negative consequences, from managing problems during their hospital stay to their overall quality of life. The search for effective stress management methods is ongoing and has gained momentum with the development of new technological products. Virtual reality (VR) applications are a novel approach in the literature for managing various issues. Research is being conducted in different areas of our country using this approach. The aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of different environment perceptions using virtual reality glasses on postoperative mobilization and well-being in individuals undergoing knee surgery for the first time. The project sample is a randomized controlled trial consisting of 30 patients who will undergo orthopedic surgery for the first time at the Gümüşhane State Hospital orthopedic clinic and meet the acceptance criteria. In the intervention group, patients will view relaxing virtual environment images with VR glasses after surgery. Following the relaxation session, participants will be presented with content to exercise in the virtual environment. Patients will be instructed to perform breathing exercises set in forest and underwater scenes to aid relaxation. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Patient Mobility Scale. A satisfaction scale with a linear format will be used to evaluate the acceptability of the intervention. In addition, a data collection form, developed by the researcher, will be used to gather information on participant characteristics. The obtained data will be analyzed using t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression tests. Currently, there is a growing number of studies that explore the relationship between technology and health. This project aims to investigate the impact of virtual reality glasses on symptom management. If the results are positive, this method could be used as a solution for various situations where individuals experience symptoms. The goal is to develop a usable product for postoperative mobilization based on the research findings.
Hypothyroidism refers to the common pathological condition of thyroid hormone deficiency. The annual incidence of hypothyroidism is 3.5 per 1000 in women and 0.6 in per 1000 men. Hypothyroidism is seen 5-8 times more frequently in women than in men. Patients with hypothyroidism have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and often have metabolic syndrome features such as hypertension, increased waist circumference, and dyslipidemia. Other signs and symptoms include bradycardia, slow speech, swelling in the eyes and face, weight gain, decreased sweating, hair loss, pallor, forgetfulness, decreased concentration, depression, irritability, tongue growth, loss of appetite, palpitations, decreased hearing, menstrual irregularities, muscle pains, and cramps. Depending on all these signs and symptoms, hypothyroidism can negatively affect the quality of life of individuals. Therefore, it is essential to reduce symptoms and to improve patients' abilities to manage them. It is stated that the appropriate use of mobile health applications helps the patient to make informed decisions about health management and treatment. Therefore, this study plans to investigate the effect of mobile technology on symptom management in individuals with hypothyroidism, whose symptoms range from mild to severe.
Cancer; It is defined as a large group of diseases that can start in any organ or tissue of the body, occur with the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, and occur when these abnormal cells go beyond their normal limits and spread to neighboring tissues and other organs. The leading goal of cancer treatment is to eradicate the cancer. Cancer treatments are divided into two basic groups as local and systemic.Systemic treatments include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted molecular therapy, and immunotherapy. The use of drugs that slow down, control, stop and destroy cancer cells in the treatment are called chemotherapy, and the drugs used for this purpose are called chemotherapeutics (cytostatics) or antineoplastic drugs. Quality of life is personal well-being and is an expression of subjective satisfaction in different areas of life. This concept includes family, work life and socio-economic conditions. It includes the difference between the ideals, expectations and dreams of individuals and the reality, that is, the perception of satisfaction and well-being that the individual receives from his daily life. In the medical field, it is the expression of the individual's physical, emotional and social well-being. The symptoms that cancer patients encounter both in cancer and in the treatment process affect the quality of life of the patient and cause the treatment to be interrupted. Therefore, symptom management is very important in order not to hinder treatment and to stop the risk of morbidity and mortality. Most of the symptoms of advanced cancer patients can be managed with pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods, and this management is an expected skill for all clinicians who take care of patients with cancer. Pecha Kucha (PK), meaning "chat voice" or "chat" in Japanese, refers to a well-crafted, fast and concise presentation format. In a PK presentation, each presenter is only allowed to show 20 PowerPoint slides for 20 seconds each on a timer. In other words, the presenter has only 20 seconds to discuss each slide before the next slide appears, and the presentation time is limited to 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Ideas are explained visually with pictures and graphics, and there is little text on the slides.
This study, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of education and telephone follow-up given to cancer patients receiving immunotherapy on symptom management and self-care power. It is expected that the education given to the patients who will receive immunotherapy for the first time and the monitoring by phone, prevention of immunotherapy-related side effects, early recognition, and follow-up will reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and increase the self-care power of the patient.