Previous studies have supported the psychometric properties of the 22-Item Zarit Burden Interview... more Previous studies have supported the psychometric properties of the 22-Item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22) scale among family caregivers of people with various disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD). However, its short forms have not been psychometrically tested among PD family caregivers, and available psychometric analyses have not accounted for the ordinal nature of item-level data. To assess the psychometric properties of the ZBI-22 and its short forms among family caregivers of people with PD, while taking account for the ordinal nature of data. Cross-sectional postal survey ZBI-22 data from 66 family caregiver members (59% women; mean age 69.6 years) of a local Swedish PD society branch were analyzed according to classical test theory methods based on polychoric/polyserial correlations. Missing item responses were ≤ 5%. Corrected item-total correlations were ≥ 0.42 and floor/ceiling effects were <20%, besides for the briefest (4- and 1-item) short forms (20% and ...
Ventilatorle iliskili pnomoni (VIP) cok yuksek morbidite, mortalite ve maliyetiyle, yogun bakim u... more Ventilatorle iliskili pnomoni (VIP) cok yuksek morbidite, mortalite ve maliyetiyle, yogun bakim unitelerinde onemli bir sorun olmaya devam etmektedir. VIP’in onlenmesi yogun bakimindaki en onemli konulardan biridir. VIP diger yas gruplariyla karsilastirildiginda yaslilarda daha sik olusmaz, ancak bu hastalarda mortalite daha yuksektir. Yaslilara ozel bir uygulama olmamakla birlikte VIP oranlarinin azaltilmasi icin VIP onleme paketi uygulanmasi onerilir. Yasli hastalarda VIP’in basarili bir sekilde kontrolu multidisipliner bir yaklasimla mumkundur.
Objective: This study has been performed in order to define the prevalence of sexual dysfunction ... more Objective: This study has been performed in order to define the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with myocardial infraction (MI), and to identify potential correlations between sexual dysfunction and socio-demographical attributes, cardio-vascular diseases, and factors that pose risks for SDs, as well as to define whether there is a relationship between sexual dysfunction and quality of life. Methods: In this study, which was carried out with a total of 102 patients with MI (36 women, 66 men), the data were gathered via an information form that assesses socio-demographical attributes and risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases and sexual dysfunction; international sexual dysfunction assessment forms; Short Sexual Index Inventory for women (IFSF); Erection Function International Assessment Form (IIEF) for men; and SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Obtained data were evaluated using statistical evaluations, Student t-test, Chi-square, Fisher precise Chi-square, Yates corrected Chi-square, and Pearson correlation tests. Results: Sexual dysfunction was defined in 80% of women, and 37% of men. Its prevalence was higher than expected in women. Reductions in the frequency of intercourse and sexual satisfaction were reported by 53.9% and 32.4% subjects, respectively. The most important reason associated with the decreased prevalence of sexual intercourse was the fear of re-infarction, with a rate of 85.5%. All quality of life sub-dimension scores, other than social functioning (p>0.05), were low showing statistical differences. Of the subjects, 97.1% were not given information before being discharged. On the other hand, only 57.8% of them desired to be informed on the subject. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction prevalence is high in patients with MI history; SD is more frequent in women than in men, and the patients are not assessed on this aspect.
In this study quality of life perceived by 100 haemodialysis patients with family members&amp... more In this study quality of life perceived by 100 haemodialysis patients with family members&amp;amp;#39; viewpoints on the patients&amp;amp;#39; quality of life was studied. The SF-36 was used as the main measurement tool. According to the findings of the study the quality of life scores, perceived by patients, usually ranged between average and below average. The family members perceived patients&amp;amp;#39; social functioning and functional status in the SF-36 more pessimistically but vitality and well-being in the SF-36 more optimistically, when compared to the patients. In the light of the findings obtained from the study, it is suggested to periodically assess the quality of life of haemodialysis patients considering the viewpoints of family members on the patients&amp;amp;#39; quality of life.
In the UK, Islam is the second largest religion after Christianity and there are about 2.5 millio... more In the UK, Islam is the second largest religion after Christianity and there are about 2.5 million Muslims living in the UK. Fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, no food, drink, or medication is allowed between dawn and sunset. As a result of different research results there is no agreement on whether it is safe for Muslim diabetics to fast. Through dialogue between health professionals and patients, it is usually possible to facilitate at least some safe fasting for those who wish to observe this annual ritual. In this article some key pointers will be given for health professionals to consider with the aim of improving the quality of care of Muslim patients with diabetes during Ramadan.
The authors examined the effects of a comprehensive lifestyle modification intervention on blood ... more The authors examined the effects of a comprehensive lifestyle modification intervention on blood pressure (BP) and other cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients. A total of 70 participants were randomly placed into either a lifestyle intervention or a control group. Four education classes and individual counseling sessions were held for the intervention group. Participants in the control group were provided with routine outpatient services and were asked to maintain their usual lifestyle. Data were gathered at baseline and at the end of 6 months. At the end of 6 months, BP, body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and fasting lipids, apart from high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, significantly declined in the intervention group. Healthpromoting lifestyle scores of the intervention group had increased significantly compared to those of the control group. In conclusion, the results demonstrate the feasibility of comprehensive lifestyle modification and show its beneficial effects.
Previous studies have supported the psychometric properties of the 22-Item Zarit Burden Interview... more Previous studies have supported the psychometric properties of the 22-Item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22) scale among family caregivers of people with various disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD). However, its short forms have not been psychometrically tested among PD family caregivers, and available psychometric analyses have not accounted for the ordinal nature of item-level data. To assess the psychometric properties of the ZBI-22 and its short forms among family caregivers of people with PD, while taking account for the ordinal nature of data. Cross-sectional postal survey ZBI-22 data from 66 family caregiver members (59% women; mean age 69.6 years) of a local Swedish PD society branch were analyzed according to classical test theory methods based on polychoric/polyserial correlations. Missing item responses were ≤ 5%. Corrected item-total correlations were ≥ 0.42 and floor/ceiling effects were <20%, besides for the briefest (4- and 1-item) short forms (20% and ...
Ventilatorle iliskili pnomoni (VIP) cok yuksek morbidite, mortalite ve maliyetiyle, yogun bakim u... more Ventilatorle iliskili pnomoni (VIP) cok yuksek morbidite, mortalite ve maliyetiyle, yogun bakim unitelerinde onemli bir sorun olmaya devam etmektedir. VIP’in onlenmesi yogun bakimindaki en onemli konulardan biridir. VIP diger yas gruplariyla karsilastirildiginda yaslilarda daha sik olusmaz, ancak bu hastalarda mortalite daha yuksektir. Yaslilara ozel bir uygulama olmamakla birlikte VIP oranlarinin azaltilmasi icin VIP onleme paketi uygulanmasi onerilir. Yasli hastalarda VIP’in basarili bir sekilde kontrolu multidisipliner bir yaklasimla mumkundur.
Objective: This study has been performed in order to define the prevalence of sexual dysfunction ... more Objective: This study has been performed in order to define the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with myocardial infraction (MI), and to identify potential correlations between sexual dysfunction and socio-demographical attributes, cardio-vascular diseases, and factors that pose risks for SDs, as well as to define whether there is a relationship between sexual dysfunction and quality of life. Methods: In this study, which was carried out with a total of 102 patients with MI (36 women, 66 men), the data were gathered via an information form that assesses socio-demographical attributes and risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases and sexual dysfunction; international sexual dysfunction assessment forms; Short Sexual Index Inventory for women (IFSF); Erection Function International Assessment Form (IIEF) for men; and SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Obtained data were evaluated using statistical evaluations, Student t-test, Chi-square, Fisher precise Chi-square, Yates corrected Chi-square, and Pearson correlation tests. Results: Sexual dysfunction was defined in 80% of women, and 37% of men. Its prevalence was higher than expected in women. Reductions in the frequency of intercourse and sexual satisfaction were reported by 53.9% and 32.4% subjects, respectively. The most important reason associated with the decreased prevalence of sexual intercourse was the fear of re-infarction, with a rate of 85.5%. All quality of life sub-dimension scores, other than social functioning (p>0.05), were low showing statistical differences. Of the subjects, 97.1% were not given information before being discharged. On the other hand, only 57.8% of them desired to be informed on the subject. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction prevalence is high in patients with MI history; SD is more frequent in women than in men, and the patients are not assessed on this aspect.
In this study quality of life perceived by 100 haemodialysis patients with family members&amp... more In this study quality of life perceived by 100 haemodialysis patients with family members&amp;amp;#39; viewpoints on the patients&amp;amp;#39; quality of life was studied. The SF-36 was used as the main measurement tool. According to the findings of the study the quality of life scores, perceived by patients, usually ranged between average and below average. The family members perceived patients&amp;amp;#39; social functioning and functional status in the SF-36 more pessimistically but vitality and well-being in the SF-36 more optimistically, when compared to the patients. In the light of the findings obtained from the study, it is suggested to periodically assess the quality of life of haemodialysis patients considering the viewpoints of family members on the patients&amp;amp;#39; quality of life.
In the UK, Islam is the second largest religion after Christianity and there are about 2.5 millio... more In the UK, Islam is the second largest religion after Christianity and there are about 2.5 million Muslims living in the UK. Fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, no food, drink, or medication is allowed between dawn and sunset. As a result of different research results there is no agreement on whether it is safe for Muslim diabetics to fast. Through dialogue between health professionals and patients, it is usually possible to facilitate at least some safe fasting for those who wish to observe this annual ritual. In this article some key pointers will be given for health professionals to consider with the aim of improving the quality of care of Muslim patients with diabetes during Ramadan.
The authors examined the effects of a comprehensive lifestyle modification intervention on blood ... more The authors examined the effects of a comprehensive lifestyle modification intervention on blood pressure (BP) and other cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients. A total of 70 participants were randomly placed into either a lifestyle intervention or a control group. Four education classes and individual counseling sessions were held for the intervention group. Participants in the control group were provided with routine outpatient services and were asked to maintain their usual lifestyle. Data were gathered at baseline and at the end of 6 months. At the end of 6 months, BP, body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and fasting lipids, apart from high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, significantly declined in the intervention group. Healthpromoting lifestyle scores of the intervention group had increased significantly compared to those of the control group. In conclusion, the results demonstrate the feasibility of comprehensive lifestyle modification and show its beneficial effects.
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