Browsing by Author "Durmus Iskender, Mahinur"

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Effect of Fist Clenching on Vein Visibility and Palpability: An Observational Descriptive Study.
(2022-10-09) Eren, Handan; Calıskan, Nurcan; Durmus Iskender, Mahinur
No information exists on the minimum number of times that fist clenching should be performed to increase vein visibility and palpability. In this study, the researchers aimed to determine the average number and duration of fist clenching to increase vein visibility and palpability before peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. This observational study included 207 healthy individuals. Participants meeting the inclusion criteria were asked to perform fist clenching. The number and duration of fist clenches performed to increase dorsal metacarpal vein and cephalic vein grade were determined. The participants carried out fist clenching 7.57 ± 4.26 times for the first increase and 22.16 ± 7.93 times for the second increase in dorsal metacarpal vein grade. Fist clenching was carried out 10.05 ± 7.30 times for the first increase and 21.30 ± 7.86 times for the second increase in cephalic vein visibility. A statistically significant, weak, but positive relationship was observed between the duration of fist clenching and the change in dorsal metacarpal vein grade and anxiety level ( r = 0.194, P < .005). However, the relationship was negative between room temperature and the duration of fist clenching in dorsal metacarpal vein grade ( r = -0.207, P = .003). This inexpensive and simple technique should be performed in specified numbers before catheter insertion.
The effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students.
(2023-05-31T21:00:00Z) Durmus Iskender, Mahinur; Eren, Handan; Durmuş, Ayşenur
University students are a large group of the population who should be vaccinated to prevent the spread of the pandemic. This research aimed to determine the effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on the attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine among university students.
The effect of professional education on medical and nursing students' attitudes toward death.
(2020-12-07) Gocmen Baykara, Zehra; Keles, Sukru; Demir Karabulut, Seyhan; Gul, Senay; Eren, Handan; Durmus Iskender, Mahinur; Yildiz, Abdullah; Kavas, Mustafa Volkan; Yalim, Neyyire Yasemin
This qualitative study aims to reveal the effect of professional education on medical and nursing students' attitudes toward death. The study was carried out with nursing and medical students ( = 197). Research data was collected through semi-structured interview questions and 23 focus group interviews. The data was assessed using thematic analysis method. The themes were evaluated within the context of perception of death, ethical dilemmas, and, death education. To achieve professional competency in attitudes toward death, it is imperative to form a common educational curriculum and practice that would help students develop a mutual language and value system about death.