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Article Citation - Scopus: 1Compressive Cold Application Effect on Pain Level in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty(W.B. Saunders, 2025-12) Buldan, Ozge; Arslan, Sumeyye; Gungor, Harun ResitPurpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of compressive cold application on pain and satisfaction in patients undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) using the Rapid Recovery Protocol. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 52 participants were divided into two groups using simple randomization, 26 in the intervention group (compressed cold therapy bandage) and 26 in the control group (cold gel). Cold application with 30 mmHg pressure integration (LM-805 Kifidis) was applied to the patients in the intervention group; patients in the control group only required cold application (ColPac cold gel pack). Both groups were given 9 cold therapy sessions, including postoperative cold application, 20-minute application and 40-minute rest, routine analgesic application, and were followed for 36 hours. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: In all 9 cold applications in the intervention group, VAS scores showed a statistically significant decrease in the first 36 hours and rest periods following the application of physiotherapy sessions (p < .05). Conclusion: Application of cold therapy with pressure in a standard protocol has been shown to be an effective method for the treatment of acute pain in TKA patients. Patients who received cold and pressure were discharged with lower pain scores. This study may provide the basis for further research on whether compression cryotherapy can provide comparable benefits in other orthopedic surgeries and injury types. Clinical Implications: Application of compressive cold therapy after TKA resulted in a decrease in patients' pain scores, indicating that a duration of 20 minutes and a pressure of 30 mmHg may be the most appropriate parameters for this approach. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Citation - Scopus: 1The Pediatric Nurse From the Perspective of Children With Hospitalization Experience: a Qualitative Study(W.B. Saunders, 2025-03) Dudukcu, Figen Turk; Ozbey, Harun; Caner, Nuray; Efe, Yagmur Sezer; Bayat, Meral; Erdemir, Firdevs; Platin, NurgunPurpose: This study aims to determine the perceptions of children with hospital experience about pediatric nurses. Design: A descriptive qualitative design guided by a phenomenological approach was used. Settings: A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 17 children aged 7–18 who had experienced hospitalization in pediatric clinics. Methods: The study employed rigorous research methods, including semi-structured interviews and thematic analyses, to ensure the validity and reliability of the findings. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA20 program, resulting in the identification of 322 codes. Five themes and 16 sub-themes were created from the obtained codes, providing a comprehensive understanding of the children's perceptions. The COREQ checklist was followed in this study. Results: Five themes were created: the image of the pediatric nurse in children's minds, children's expectations from pediatric nurses, the characteristics of the pediatric nurse, children's perception of whether nurses care about or do not care about them, the topics nurses talk about with children. Conclusions: Pediatric nurses have positive and negative images of children, children have child-specific expectations from pediatric nurses, such as playing and chatting. Some nurses' attitudes and behaviors create the perception that children care about or do not care about them. Practice implications: This study's findings have a practical impact on pediatric nursing. In addition to their treatment and care practices, nurses can communicate more with children, spend more time with them, play more games with them. This way, the needs and expectations specific to children's age periods are met, leading to improved patient outcomes. © 2025 Elsevier Inc.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 5The effect of virtual reality glasses used during intravenous catheter application on the Child's emotional responses(W.B. Saunders, 2024-07) Sen, Turkan; Cetinkaya, BenguPurpose: This study was conducted to determine the effect of virtual reality glasses used during intravenous catheter insertion on the child's emotional responses. Design and methods: The sample of the research, which was carried out as a randomized controlled experimental study, consisted of 102 children, including 51 in the control group and 51 in the study group, who were aged between 7 and 12 years and were on treatment in the pediatric emergency department(PED). Research data were collected using a Descriptive Data Form for Children and the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale. No intervention was applied to the control group. After the tourniquet was tied in the study group, the children started watching a video of their choice through virtual reality glasses. When the process was completed, the video was stopped. During this period, the child was evaluated using the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale scores of the children in the study and control groups (p = 0.000). The scores of the children in the study group were statistically significantly lower than the scores of the children in the control group. Conclusion: During the intravenous catheter insertion process, children who watched cartoons on virtual reality glasses showed less negative emotional behavior than those who did not. Practice implications: The use of virtual reality glasses is a developing technology in child health services, and it is recommended to encourage their use in these services. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 2The impact of digital storytelling for children during paediatric day surgery on anxiety and negative emotional behaviors: Randomized controlled trial(W.B. Saunders, 2024-07) Mete, Selver; Cetinkaya, BenguPurpose: The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of digital storytelling as a therapeutic care intervention in paediatric day surgery. Design and methods: his study was conducted in a randomized controlled experimental design. Seventy-two voluntary children who were scheduled for day surgery and met the inclusion criteria for the study were included. Research data were collected using the Child's Descriptive Information Form, the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale, and the State Anxiety Inventory for Children. The study group used digital storytelling to prepare for day surgery. Results: State anxiety scores decreased over time in the study group. The digital storytelling intervention was found to be effective in reducing anxiety scores. In the control group, state anxiety scores were highest on the day of the surgery. Children in the control group experienced higher levels of anxiety on the day of the surgery compared to those in the study group. The high anxiety levels in the control group continued at a higher level even two weeks after surgery. Children in the control group exhibited more negative emotional behaviors on the day of the surgery. Conclusion: The digital storytelling intervention implemented in this research was found to be effective in reducing children's anxiety and negative emotional behaviors. Practice implications: Digital storytelling should be applied and adapted to various other areas of paediatric surgery. Its utilization is significant for nurses working in the field of day surgery. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.Review Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the eating in the absence of hunger in children and adolescents (EAH-C)(W.B. Saunders, 2024-07) Baskale, Hatice; Sert, Hilal ParlakBackground and purpose: Eating in the absence of hunger is a risk factor for excessive energy intake and predisposes children to overweight/obesity. The purpose of this study was to test the validity and reliability of the “Eating in the Absence of Hunger Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (EAH-C)” in Türkiye. Methods: This study was conducted in a total of six schools, with children 8–18 years old between September and December 2022. Factor analysis, item–total score analysis and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used for the validity and reliability. Results: The calculated KMO statistic was >0.60, and the Bartlett's test statistic was <0.05. The three subscales accounted for 65.22% of the total variance. Factor loads ranged from 0.41 to 0.84. The value obtained by dividing χ2 by the number of degrees of freedom was <5; the RMSEA was <0.10; the RMR was <0.08; and the TLI, GFI, AGFI, and CFI were >0.90. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.91 for the total scale. Conclusions: Our study has confirmed that the Turkish-language version of the EAH-C is a valid and reliable tool. Practice implications: In the effort of prevention of childhood obesity, identifying eating behaviors in the absence of hunger in children and adolescents will benefit policymakers to develop intervention and prevention programs, in addition to providing guidance to pediatric nurses, all healthcare professionals, researchers, children, and parents. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 3The effect of topical application of breast milk and education on preventing diaper dermatitis in children in rural areas(W.B. Saunders, 2024-03) Baskale, Hatice; Celik, Sumeyye NurPurpose: This study aimed to ascertain the impact of topical breast milk and diaper-area care instruction on the prevention of diaper dermatitis in rural settings. Design and methods: This was a pre-test–post-test experimental study with forty-eight 6–18-month-old children and their mothers. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: two experimental groups (Group A: breast milk, Group B: education) and one control group (Group C). Data were collected face-to-face through home-visits. A sociodemographic data and diaper-area care practices form and The Scale for Assessing the Severity of Uncomplicated Diaper Dermatitis in Infants were used for data collection. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between children who used breast milk application to prevent dermatitis compared to children whose parents received diaper-area care education and a control group (p = 0.002). Conclusions: It was determined that topical breast milk application and diaper-area care education given to mothers were effective in preventing diaper dermatitis, and the application of breast milk was found to be safe and more effective than education. Practice implications: These findings highlight the need for education, information and practical solutions to prevent and appropriately treat diaper dermatitis. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 6The effect of online breastfeeding education on breastfeeding motivation: A randomized controlled study(W.B. Saunders, 2024-03) Goksen, Dicle Filiz Yildirim; Ozkan, SevgiPurpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of online breastfeeding education on breastfeeding motivation. Design and methods: The study had a single blind randomized, controlled, experimental design. The women in the online education group were primipara and in their postpartum 4–8 weeks and fulfilled inclusion criteria for the study. The study population comprised of the women presenting to the pregnancy outpatient clinic or giving birth in the gynecological and obstetrics clinic of a university hospital hospital in the West of Turkey and hearing about the Online Breastfeeding Education through social media. The sample size was calculated through a similar study. Data were collected between February 2022–November 2022. Simple random sampling was used and the study sample comprised of 50 women, of whom 25 were in the online breastfeeding education group and 25 were in the control group. Online breastfeeding education was given in groups of three or two, depending on availability, via the video communication platform (Zoom Video Communications). The control group received routine care. Data analysis was made with descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon rank sum test and Mann Whitney U test. Results: Integrative motivation (U = 284, p < .05) and intrinsic motivation-identified regulation (U = 196, p < .05) significantly increased compared to the control group. Conclusion: Online breastfeeding education offered in the postpartum period can help to increase breastfeeding rates. Practice implications: It is recommended that nurses monitor breastfeeding status in the postpartum period and motivate mothers with online breastfeeding training in cases where access is not available. Trial registration: Registered 12 February 2022 on www.ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05262231). © 2024 Elsevier Inc.Article Investigation of predictor factors of the nursing students attitudes toward parents' participation in care(W.B. Saunders, 2023-11) Ceylan, Sibel Serap; Turan, TurkanPurpose: A positive attitude toward family-centered care practices should be developed in undergraduate education. This study aimed to investigate nursing students' attitudes toward parental participation in child patient care and the factors that influence it. Design and methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study data were collected from the nursing department of a university located in the west of Turkey. The study was conducted with 260 nursing students. The descriptive Features Form, Family-Centered Care Practices Form, and Parental Participation Attitude Scale were used in data collection. Results: The students' average parental participation attitude in care scores was at a moderate level. It has been determined that gender, hospitalization experience, education on family-centered care, and support from instructors in family-centered care practices had a positive effect on the student's attitudes toward parental participation in care (p < 0.05). The regression analysis showed gender and family-centered care education as predictors of student’ attitudes toward parent participation in care. Conclusions: It was found that students' attitudes toward parental participation in the care of child patients were at an indecision level and not at the desired grade, and it was affected by gender, hospitalization experience, education, and instructor support. Practice implications: The development of family-centered care practices should begin in nursing education. It is recommended that detailed attention be given to topics related to family-centered care in nursing education, and seminars be organized on this subject. Thus, nursing students can both develop a positive attitude toward family-centered care and learn to work together with the family. © 2023 Elsevier Inc.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 6Pain Management Knowledge and Attitudes for Surgical Nursing Students(W.B. Saunders, 2023-08) Gok, Fadime; Topcu, Sacide YildizeliBackground: Pain is considered as one of the most common factors that cause people to seek medical care. An important responsibility of health professionals is to manage pain, and nurses play a crucial role in it. Therefore, nursing students must have pain management knowledge and skills to fulfill this role. Aim: The objective of the study was to examine pain management knowledge and attitudes of nursing students who had taken a surgical nursing course. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with volunteer second-year undergraduate nursing students (n = 260) from two universities in Turkey. The Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain and a student demographic information form were used for data collection. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t test and variance analysis. Results: The mean score on the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain was 6.78 ± 2.23. Of all the students, 48.8% reported that they only preferred pharmacologic treatments for pain management. The mean score on the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain significantly differed in terms of the type of high school (p = .044) and the unit for clinical education (p = .025). Conclusions: The students had a moderate mean score on the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain. The students who graduated from high school and those who received their clinical education in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery units had significantly higher mean scores on pain management knowledge and attitudes. © 2023 American Society for Pain Management NursingArticle Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 9The influence of sleep patterns and screen time on the sleep needs of infants and toddlers: A cross-sectional study(W.B. Saunders, 2022-11) Diler, Fatma; Baskale, HaticePurpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of screen time and sleep patterns on the sleep needs of infants and toddlers. Design and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional data were collected from 304 parents of children aged 6 to 36 months old. The screen use of children and parents was assessed with seven questions and A Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ) was used to assess infant sleep. Results: The results of this study indicate that children's adherence to the recommended sleep standards is poor. The most important criteria that caused poor sleeping were the number of awakenings at night, the duration of sleeplessness at night and the minimum total sleep time of <9 h. The most frequently used screen type in all of the age groups and parents was TV, followed by smartphones. As the age of the children increased, the rate of all screen-type use also increased. Factors predicting sleep needs included bedtime, the PED usage of children, parents' watching TV and care of the children by the babysitter. Conclusions: Sleep needs are associated with the sleep patterns and screen usage of the children and parents. Practice implications: Given that screen usage behaviors are tracked from infancy to early childhood, these findings highlight the need for prevention and intervention efforts, as well as for education and policy measures, to limit screen use and exposure from an early age. © 2022 Elsevier Inc.