Diyabetik hastaların eğitim ihtiyaçlarının değerlendirilmesi

Objective: Our study aimed to assess the role of pre-graduate pharmacy students’ participation in a diabetic education program on improving diabetic self-care. Material and Method: This study included both a cross-sectional and a longitudinal follow-up. Altinbas University fifth-year pharmacy students gathered relevant information from diabetic patients that visited community pharmacies, under the supervision of their instructor pharmacist. The participants filled out the diabetic self-care scale on their first visit before they were given the education. Patients refilled the same self-care questionnaire after three months. Statistical package for the social science (SPSS) 26 was used for all statistical analysis. Result and Discussion: The study comprised 86 diabetic patients. The second questionnaire results showed significant improvement in all patients. The total diabetic self-care scale scores were improved remarkably after the training session. HbA1c and BMI values decreased significantly. An educational program can improve diabetic self-care and diabetic outcomes. Active participation of final year pharmacy students in patient care can also improve pharmacists' participation and contribution to patient care delivery.Amaç: Çalışmamız, son sınıf eczacılık öğrencilerinin diyabetik bir eğitim programına katılımlarının diyabetik öz bakımın iyileştirilmesindeki rolünü değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma hem kesitsel hem de boylamsal bir takip içermektedir. Altınbaş Üniversitesi eczacılık beşinci sınıf öğrencileri, serbest eczaneleri ziyaret eden diyabet hastalarının gerekli bilgilerini sorumlu eczacılarının gözetiminde topladı. Katılımcılar diyabetik öz bakım ölçeğini doldurduktan sonra kendilerine eğitim verildi. Hastalar aynı öz bakım anketini üç ay sonra tekrar doldurdu. Tüm istatistiksel analizler için sosyal bilimler için istatistiksel paket (SPSS) 26 kullanıldı. Sonuç ve Tartışma: Çalışmaya 86 diyabetik hasta dahil edildi. İkinci anket sonuçları tüm hastalarda anlamlı iyileşme gösterdi. Toplam diyabetik öz bakım ölçeği puanları, eğitim seansından sonra önemli ölçüde iyileşti. HbA1c ve BMI değerlerinde anlamlı azalma oldu. Bir eğitim programı diyabetik öz bakımı ve diyabetik sonuçları iyileştirebilir. Eczacılık son sınıf öğrencilerinin hasta bakımına aktif katılımı, eczacıların hasta bakımı sunumuna katılımını ve katkısını da artırabilir

Synthesis of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) polymer for fabrication of thermo-responsive cotton fabric

385-397Thermo-responsive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) polymer has been synthesized by free radical addition polymerization method. The chemical structure of the synthesized polymer has been clarified by FTIR spectroscopy and 1 H NMR analyses. Turbidity test shows that the synthesized polymer exhibits thermo-responsive properties, depending on change in temperature. Its lower critical solution temperature (LCST) value is measured as 31°C by DSC analysis. The PNIPAM polymer is then applied onto the cotton fabric in two different concentrations using double-bath impregnation method. Change in hydrophilic character of the fabric, which is temperature dependent, has been revealed by drop and absorption capacity tests, contact angle measurement and surface energy calculation. The test results show that the fabrics exhibit thermoresponsive behavior. Their hydrophilic character is turned to the hydrophobic character above LCST of the polymer. The water vapor permeability of the polymer treated fabrics at temperatures above LCST increases as compared to the untreated fabric due to the increase in fabric porosity. Below LCST, water vapor permeability is increased because of the increasing hydrophility. Consequently, it is concluded that the water vapor permeability of the fabrics can be controlled by changing the temperaturedependent hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristic and porosity, resulting from swelling or shrinkage of the polymer molecules

Tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin kraniofasiyal ölçümlerinin antropometrik değerlendirmesi

Amaç: Çalışmada Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1 ve 2. sınıf öğrencilerinin kraniyal ve fasiyal bölgesinde yapılacak antropometrik ölçümler ile normal değerlerini belirlemeyi ve cinsiyetler arasındaki olası farklılıkları araştırmayı amaçladık.Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, yaşları 18-24 arasında değişen toplam 200 sağlıklı birey 107 erkek, 93 kadın üzerinde yapıldı. Tıp Fakültesi 1 ve 2. sınıf öğrencilerinden oluşan gönüllüler üzerinde baş ve yüz ölçümleri, göz ölçümleri, burun ölçümleri ve ağız çevresindeki ölçümler olmak üzere 4 ana gruptan oluşan ölçümler alındı. Yapılan morfolojik değerlendirme sonucunda elde edilen veriler bilgisayar ortamına aktarılarak tanımlayıcı istatistikler yapıldı. Bulgular ve Sonuç: Çalışma sonucunda baş genişliği, filtrum uzunluğu ve ağız genişliği haricindeki tüm parametrelerin ortalamalarının istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ölçüde erkek bireylerde daha yüksek olduğu tespit edildi. Elde ettiğimiz veriler, diğer ülkelerde yapılan araştırma sonuçları ile farklılıklar göstermektedir. Bu da bize standart ölçümlerin ülkeden ülkeye farklılıklar gösterebileceğini ve kendi standartlarımızı belirleyerek kullanmamız gerektiğini göstermektedi

Retracted: Knowledge and practices of delivery room midwives on delayed umbilical cord clamping time: a descriptive study from Turkey

This article is retracted as requested by the authors. The previously published article is in volume 7, issue 2, 2022. The authors suspected that we do not exercise proper publication workflow and threaten us to report to all of our indexers if we do not fulfill the request. We are maintaining good relationship with everyone involves in our workflow, hence the retraction. To make everyone happy, the authors in this case. We are not a business entity. We are supporting the open access initiatives fully and try to maintain a proper publication process. The publication of the authors' articles are based on the authors' proposals. We never beg authors to submit their manuscripts. Those entirely based on authors request for publication

Retracted: Knowledge and practices of delivery room midwives on delayed umbilical cord clamping time: a descriptive study from Turkey

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of delivery room midwives on delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC). This descriptive study was conducted with a total of 1,274 delivery room midwives from five regions of Turkey. The data were collected using a Google survey form. Most of the midwives defined DCC as clamping the umbilical cord in term newborns after cessation of pulsations (47.2%), and as clamping the umbilical cord in preterm newborns within 15-30 seconds of birth (31.2%). Their highest DCC time ranged between 0-10 seconds for term and preterm newborns (34.7% and 54.8%, respectively). The rates of applying DCC were 17.6% and 5.3% in term and preterm newborns, respectively. Dealing with the mother (75.6% and 33.4%, respectively), having workload (27.5% and 24.6%, respectively), considering that the newborn would have respiratory distress (16.1% and 33.4%), considering that the newborn would get cold (10.7% and 13.9%, respectively), preventing polycythemia and hyperbilirubinemia (6.7% and 9.7%, respectively), and being afraid of dropping the newborn (5.3% and 19%, 8, respectively) are the most common reasons for midwives not to apply DCC to term and preterm newborns. The majority of the midwives reported that they had no DCC protocol in their institution (80.5%) and did not receive in-service training on DCC (76.5%). This study has concluded that most midwives do not know the correct definition of DCC, do not apply DCC correctly, have quite short DCC times, have no DCC protocol in their institutions and do not receive in-service training on DCC. This article is retracted as requested by the authors. The retraction information is in volume 8, issue 1, 2023. - lin

Working with women in Turkey exposed to childhood sexual abuse

Objective Sexual abuse of children is an important public health issue. The aim of this study was to provide a multidimensional examination of women over the age of 18 who were exposed to sexual abuse in childhood and the effect of this abuse on their lives. Design and Sample Measures This qualitative study was conducted over the period June 2015-February 2017. Twenty-three women were gathered by the snowball sampling method. We collected the data using a semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Content analysis was used in the evaluation of the data. Results Conclusion We found five themes that participants considered to result from their sexual abuse: emotional effects, sexuality, marriage, academic, and social aspects. Sexual abuse adversely affected the physical, psychological, and social lives of individuals. Public health nurses play a role in working with women who were exposed to sexual abuse in childhood

Produktion von Nanofasern durch elektrostatische Verspinnung unter Verwendung von koaxialen Schärdüsen, Nutzung von Olivenöl und Gelatinepolymeren

Tato studie pojednává o výrobě nanovláken elektrospuningem (elektrostatickým zvlákňováním) obsahujícím olivový olej s pomocí želatinového polymeru. Olivový olej je přírodní zelený rostlinný olej, který je bohatý na vitaminy, karoten a mnoho stopových prvků. Olivový olej má mnoho funkcí ve výživě a zdravotní péči a je bohatý na esenciální mastné kyseliny, včetně vitamínu A, D, E, K a dalších antioxidačních látek, které mohou být rychle vstřebávány v těle a pomáhají udržovat pokožku pružnou a vlhkou. Z tohoto důvodu jsme se v této studii zaměřili na výrobu nanovlákenné vrstvy obsahující olivový olej, která může být využita v oblasti medicíny. Nanovlákna jsou tažena metodou dvousložkového elektrostatického zvlákňování za použití koaxiální snovací trysky.Niniejsze opracowanie poświęcone jest produkcji nanowłókien metodą elektroprzędzenia przy wykorzystaniu oliwy z oliwek i polimeru żelatynowego. Oliwa z oliwek jest naturalnym zielonym olejem roślinnym, bogatym w witaminy, karoten oraz wiele pierwiastków śladowych. Oliwa z oliwek ma wiele funkcji w żywieniu i opiece zdrowotnej oraz zawiera wiele esencjalnych kwasów tłuszczowych, w tym witaminy A, D, E, K oraz inne przeciwutleniacze, które mogą się szybko wchłaniać, pomagając w utrzymaniu elastycznej i nawilżonej skóry. Z tego powodu w prowadzonych badaniach skupiliśmy się na produkcji warstwy nanowłóknowej zawierającej oliwę z oliwek, która może być wykorzystana w dziedzinie medycyny. Nanowłókna wytwarzane są metodą dwuskładnikowego elektroprzędzenia przy wykorzystaniu dyszy (igły) koaksjalnej.In this study, production of electrospun nanofibers containing olive oil was carried out using gelatin polymer. Olive oil is a natural green vegetable oil, which is abundant in vitamin, carotene and many trace elements. Olive oil has many functions in nutrition and health care and it is rich in essential fatty acids, including Vitamin A, D, E, K and other antioxidant substances, which can be rapidly absorbed by the body and can maintain skin elasticity and moisture. For this reason, in this study we focused on fabrication of nanofibrous mat containing olive oil that can be used in medical field. Nanofibers spun by bicomponent electrospinnig method using coaxial spinneret. Gelatin polymer was dissolved in distilled water/acetic acid at concentration 10%. Then olive oil was added to solution at a rate of 9:1 wt. Electrospinning from solution was carried out at varying process parameters such as feeding rate and applied voltage and also different mixture of polymer and olive oil. Bicomponent electrospun fibers were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy and SEM instrument. FT-IR spectroscopy was used to prove the presence of olive oil in fiber structure.Diese Studie befasst sich mit der Produktion von Nanofasern durch elektrostatische Verspinnung unter Einsatz von Olivenöl mit Hilfe von Gelatinepolymeren. Beim Olivenöl handelt es sich um ein natürliches grünes Pflanzenöl, das reich an Vitaminen, Karotin und vielen Spurenelementen ist. Olivenöl hat viele Funktionen innerhalb der Ernährung und der Gesundheitspflege und ist auch reich an essenziellen Fettsäuren. Darunter befinden sich die Vitamine A, D, E, K und andere Antioxidantien, die vom Körper schnell absorbiert werden können und dazu beitragen, die Haut elastisch und feucht zu halten. Aus diesem Grunde konzentrieren wir uns in dieser Studie auf die Erzeugung einer Nanofaserschicht, die Olivenöl enthält und auch auf medizinischem Gebiet Verwendung finden kann. Nanofasern werden mit der Methode der zweikomponentigen elektriostatischen Verspinnung unter dem Einsatz von koaxialen Schärdrüsen gezogen

Výroba nanovláken elektrospuningem za použití koaxiální snovací trysky, využití olivového oleje a želatinového polymeru

Tato studie pojednává o výrobě nanovláken elektrospuningem (elektrostatickým zvlákňováním) obsahujícím olivový olej s pomocí želatinového polymeru. Olivový olej je přírodní zelený rostlinný olej, který je bohatý na vitaminy, karoten a mnoho stopových prvků. Olivový olej má mnoho funkcí ve výživě a zdravotní péči a je bohatý na esenciální mastné kyseliny, včetně vitamínu A, D, E, K a dalších antioxidačních látek, které mohou být rychle vstřebávány v těle a pomáhají udržovat pokožku pružnou a vlhkou. Z tohoto důvodu jsme se v této studii zaměřili na výrobu nanovlákenné vrstvy obsahující olivový olej, která může být využita v oblasti medicíny. Nanovlákna jsou tažena metodou dvousložkového elektrostatického zvlákňování za použití koaxiální snovací trysky

Fabrication of thermoresponsive cotton graft PNIPAA fabric

The aim of this study is to produce thermoresponsive cotton fabric. For this aim, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAA) polymer was synthesized and grafted on the cotton fabric by free radical polymerization method. PNIPAA-grafted cotton fabric (PNIPAA-g-CF) was characterized chemically and morphologically and tested to investigate thermoresponsive property. Morphology and chemical structure of PNIPAA-g-CF were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrophotometer analysis, respectively. The results of this study indicated that PNIPAA polymer synthesis and coating on to the cotton fabric surface was realized successfully. Thermoresponsive behaviour of PNIPAA-g-CF was determined by optical microscopy (OM) analysis, and wetting time, water uptake, water vapour permeability and contact angle measurements were performed at different temperature. The results indicated that hydrophilic characteristic of the fabric changed to the hydrophobic depending on increasing temperature. Besides, the pores of the fabric were getting bigger with increasing temperature. All results showed that the PNIPAA-g-CF exhibited thermoresponsive behaviour. © 2018, © 2018 The Textile Institute.4486-D2-16This work was financially supported by the Suleyman Demirel University (Project No. 4486-D2-16)

Synthesis of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) polymer for fabrication of thermo-responsive cotton fabric

Thermo-responsive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) polymer has been synthesized by free radical addition polymerization method. The chemical structure of the synthesized polymer has been clarified by FTIR spectroscopy and 1H NMR analyses. Turbidity test shows that the synthesized polymer exhibits thermo-responsive properties, depending on change in temperature. Its lower critical solution temperature (LCST) value is measured as 31°C by DSC analysis. The PNIPAM polymer is then applied onto the cotton fabric in two different concentrations using double-bath impregnation method. Change in hydrophilic character of the fabric, which is temperature dependent, has been revealed by drop and absorption capacity tests, contact angle measurement and surface energy calculation. The test results show that the fabrics exhibit thermo-responsive behavior. Their hydrophilic character is turned to the hydrophobic character above LCST of the polymer. The water vapor permeability of the polymer treated fabrics at temperatures above LCST increases as compared to the untreated fabric due to the increase in fabric porosity. Below LCST, water vapor permeability is increased because of the increasing hydrophility. Consequently, it is concluded that the water vapor permeability of the fabrics can be controlled by changing the temperature-dependent hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristic and porosity, resulting from swelling or shrinkage of the polymer molecules