Browsing by Author "Durmus Iskender M."

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Effect of Fist Clenching on Vein Visibility and Palpability: An Observational Descriptive Study
(2022-09-01) Eren H.; Caliskan N.; Durmus Iskender M.
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.
Examining the Relationship Between Nursing Students’ Belief in a Just World and Their Attitudes Towards Death
(2022-01-01) Ulaş Karaahmetoğlu G.; Durmus Iskender M.
The belief in a just world is a mindset that facilitates our ability to cope with life events by fostering a sense of control. Nursing students' beliefs in a just world and their attitudes towards death can influence how they will care for their patients. The intent of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship between nursing students and their beliefs in a just world and their attitudes towards death. Quantitative data was collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, the Belief in a Just World Scale, and the Attitude towards Death Scale. The sample included 270 participants. It was determined that as nursing students’ beliefs in a just world increased, they developed positive attitudes towards death. It is recommended that discussions on the subject should be included in the education curriculum to increase nursing students' beliefs in a just world and their awareness about death.
The effect of professional education on medical and nursing students’ attitudes toward death
(2022-01-01) Gocmen Baykara Z.; Keles S.; Demir Karabulut S.; Gul S.; Eren H.; Durmus Iskender M.; Yildiz A.; Kavas M.V.; Yalim N.Y.
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 (N = 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.