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Item Artificial intelligence and robot nurses: From nurse managers' perspective: A descriptive cross-sectional studyErgin, E; Karaarslan, D; Sahan, S; Yücel, SÇAim This research was planned to identify nurse managers' opinions on artificial intelligence and robot nurses. Background As the concepts of artificial intelligence and robot nurses are becoming widespread in Turkey, nurse managers are expected to guide and cooperate with nurses in the future in regard to these technologies. Methods The sample of the study consisted of 326 manager nurses, who were reached via the online questionnaire during the period of September to November 2021. A Nurse Managers Information Form and a Question Form on Artificial Intelligence and Robot Nurses were used to collect data. Data in this cross-sectional descriptive study were collected between September 2021 and November 2021 by the online survey method. The descriptive statistics of the data were analysed with numbers and percentages. The difference between the knowledge of artificial intelligence and robot nurses and demographic characteristics was analysed with the chi-square test. Results According to the findings, 66.9% of the nurse managers reported having heard the concepts of artificial intelligence and robot nurses previously. 67.2% stated that they thought that robot nurses would benefit the nursing profession, but 86.2% voiced disbelief that robots would replace nurses. Conclusions The majority of the participating nurse managers reported that artificial intelligence and robot nurses would not replace nurses but would be beneficial for nurses and would reduce their workload. Implications for Nursing Management It should be ensured that the nurse managers plan the areas in the hospital where artificial intelligence and robot nurses will be used and determine the possible risks. Awareness should be increased with in-service trainings, and patient safety and ethical problems regarding the use of artificial intelligence and robot nurses should be identified.Item The Effect of White Noise and Brahms' Lullaby on Pain in Infants during Intravenous Blood Draw: A Randomized Controlled StudyMidilli, TS; Ergin, EObjective . This study investigates the effects of white noise and Brahms' lullaby in managing pain in infants who were administered with intravenous blood draws in a pediatric blood-sampling unit. Design . This study was an experimental, randomized controlled trial. Setting . This study was conducted on 0-12-month-old infants admitted to a pediatric blood-sampling unit of a university hospital in Turkey between July and October 2019. Participants . The sample comprised 59 infants 0-12 months of age. The infants were randomly assigned to three groups: (a) white noise, (b) Brahms' lullaby, and (c) control. Outcome measures . We evaluated the pain of the infants according to the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS). We measured their pain and crying time before, during, and after the procedure. Results . The means of the NIPS scores of the infants in the white noise and Brahms' lullaby groups were lower than that of the control group before, during, and after the procedure. The means of the NIPS scores of the infants in the white noise and Brahms' lullaby groups were significantly lower than that of the control group during and after the procedure (P <.05). The crying time of the infants in the white noise and Brahms' lullaby groups were significantly lower than that of the control group after the procedure (P <.05). Conclusion . The white noise and Brahms' lullaby used during the intravenous blood draw procedure reduced the pain of infants. (Altern Ther Health Med. 2023;29(2):148-154)Item Comparison of Glucose Values of Blood Samples Taken in Three Different WaysMidilli, TS; Ergin, E; Baysal, E; Ari, ZThe purpose of the study was to determine differences and correlations between the blood glucose values of venous blood and the first and second drops of capillary blood samples taken in three different ways. Blood samples were (a) venous blood, (b) the first and second drops of capillary blood from the middle finger of the right hand (only washed with soap and water), and (c) the first and second drops of capillary blood from the middle finger of the left hand (washed with soap and water and cleaned with alcohol). It was concluded that the fasting capillary blood glucose values could be used in place of venous blood glucose values, that only washing the hands with neutral soap and water for 30 s could be sufficient for capillary blood glucose measurement, and that the first or second blood drop from a clean hand could be used for capillary blood glucose measurement.Item The Effect of Music on Dyspnea Severity, Anxiety, and Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients With DyspneaErgin, E; Midilli, TS; Baysal, EThis randomized controlled study (pretest, posttest, test control group) was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of music on the severity of dyspnea, anxiety, and hemodynamic parameters in patients with dyspnea. The research was conducted in the Chest Diseases Service of a public hospital in the western region of Turkey. The number of patients included in the sample was determined by power analysis, and as a result, 60 patients were accepted, 30 in the music group and 30 in the control group. Sixty percent of the patients who took part in the study were male, their mean age was 61.21 +/- 1.13 years, and their mean dyspnea severity before the intervention was 62.68 +/- 22.28. The difference between the mean dyspnea severity and anxiety scores of the music group patients before and after the application of music was found to be statistically significant (P < .05), but no statistically significant difference was found in hemodynamic parameters (P > .05). In light of the research findings, it was concluded that music had an effect on anxiety and the severity of dyspnea in patients with dyspnea but that it had no effect on hemodynamic parameters.Item ACTN3 R577X Polymorphism Does Not Influence Explosive Leg Muscle Power in Elite Turkish Volleyball PlayersErgin, E; Dinc, N; Yücel, SB; Taneli, F; Durmaz, BThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between explosive power and ACTN3 R577X polymorphism among elite women volleyball players. Voluntary participants (20.88 +/- 3.20 years, 172.72 +/- 9.34 cm, 61.79 +/- 10.08 kg, 20.70 +/- 2.21 kg/m(2)) including elite Turkish women volleyball players (n=72) and nonathletic university students (n=99) were included in the study. Venous blood samples were collected before the jump tests. After anthropometric measurements were obtained, subjects performed static vertical jump and counter movement jump to evalute explosive power performances. ACTN3 R577X polymorphism analyses were assessed on the blood samples in order to evaluate the genotypic frequencies of the ACTN3 R577X genotypes differed between groups. There was no statistically significant difference on ACTN3 R577X polymorphism groups' genotype distribution in the study groups. The genotype distribution was similar for both volleyball players and the nonathletic university students (p= 0.77). Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference for vertical and counter jump results on ACTN3 R577X polymorphism RR, RX and XX genotypes for volleyball players and the nonathletic university students. As a conclusion, the findings of the study reveal that ACTN3 R577X polymorphism has a key role in explaining individual phenotypic differences in muscle strength, but not affecting volleyball performance singly at least for elite Turkish women volleyball players. In addition, it is believed that this polymorphism are not strong enough to be predictive or/and utilized seperately as a talent identification factor in volleyball.Item Psychometric Characteristics of the Turkish Version of the Nurse Comfort QuestionnaireCinar Yucel, S; Goke Arslan, G; Ergin, E; Kuguoglu, SThe aim of this study was to determine psychometric characteristics of the Turkish version of the Nurse Comfort Questionnaire (NCQ). The sample of the study comprised 275 nurses in the western part of Turkey. To collect the study data, the Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire and NCQ were used. After the statistical analyses conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Ferrandiz and Martin-Baena's NCQ, some items were excluded from the original questionnaire, and a 39-item NCQ for Turkey was developed. The analyses showed that the 39-item NCQ had a valid and reliable structure of Turkish nurses.Item Assessment of Respiratory Function Test Parameters for Workers and Officers Who Work in Various Business LinesAktas, Y; Ekerbiçer, N; Özyurt, BC; Ergin, EItem The Association of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Immunoexpression With Prognostic Parameters in Adenocarcinoma Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant TreatmentDemir, D; Parvizi, M; Pehlivanoglu, B; Ergin, E; Ayhan, S; Doganavsargil, BThe epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression is considered to play an essential role in the pathogenesis of colorectal adenocarcinoma. This study assessed the expression and predictive/prognostic value of EGFR expression in pre -op biopsy and post -op resection specimens in patients receiving neoadjuvant radiotherapy/neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NRT/NCRT). Thirty-four consecutive patients were included in this study. The association between the prognostic features and EGFR immunohistochemical expression was analyzed in pre- (n=34) and post -treatment (n=22) tissue samples in cases with available tissue blocks. Of 34, 23 (67.6%) were men. The median age was 60.50 +/- 10.69 (range, 31-84) years. EGFR expression was detected in 88.2% of biopsy specimens and in 91.2% of surgical specimens. There was only slight agreement between pre -op and post -op EGFR expression scores (kappa value 0.11). There was no significant correlation between pre -op and post -op EGFR expression scores (p>0.05). Although pre -op EGFR positivity and higher pre -op EGFR scores seemed to indicate a worse prognosis, this association between pre -op EGFR expression and overall survival (OS) or disease -specific survival (DSS) did not reach statistical significance (p>0.05). The only case with a post -op EGFR score of three who died of the disease experienced local recurrence and had distant metastasis. In conclusion, EGFR positivity in pre -op biopsy samples seems to be associated with shorter survival, and increased EGFR expression in post -treatment resection specimens predicts aggressive behavior in patients with rectal adenocarcinoma who received NRT/NCRT. However, due to the molecular heterogeneity, EGFR expression status should be evaluated in resection specimens rather than in pre -op biopsy samples for optimal prognosis prediction.Item Can artificial intelligence and robotic nurses replace operating room nurses? The quasi-experimental researchErgin, E; Karaarslan, D; Sahan, S; Bingöl, UOperating room nurses, who have an important place in the professional healthcare team, should be able to use technology effectively and adapt to innovations. This study is expected to shed light on how effective the development of robotic technologies and artificial intelligence and their integration into operating room nursing will be in fulfilling the requirements of contemporary nursing philosophy. This study was designed as a single group pre- and post-test quasi-experimental study. The quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest) research design was utilized to conduct the study in a Training and Research Hospital in Western Turkey. The nurses (n = 35) working in the operating room of the aforementioned hospital were included in the study. In this study, we aimed to determine whether operating room nurses experienced anxiety due to the use of artificial intelligence and robotic nurses, and the effectiveness of the training given to them in order to raise their awareness. The following three tools were used for data collection: The Nurses' Descriptive Characteristics Form, Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Questionnaire, and Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale. Data extraction and analysis were performed in a narrative and tabular way. According to this study, the training given to the operating room nurses significantly increased their knowledge levels about artificial intelligence and robotic nurses, and increased their artificial intelligence- and robotic nurse-related anxiety significantly (p < 0.05). The participating operating room nurses experienced limitations regarding current information, training programs and learning opportunities on robotic surgery. We recommend that the operating room nurses should be provided with trainings on artificial intelligence technologies and robotic nurses, and that they should be enabled to use these information technologies regarding future technologies actively.Item How does training given to pediatric nurses about artificial intelligence and robot nurses affect their opinions and attitude levels? A quasi-experimental studyKaraarslan, D; Kahraman, A; Ergin, EPurpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of training provided to pediatric nurses on their knowledge and attitude levels about artificial intelligence and robot nurses. Design and methods: In this study, a single -group pre- and post-test quasi -experimental design was used. Data were collected from pediatric nurses working in Training and Research Hospital located in western Turkey. Forty-three pediatric nurses participated in the study. The study data were collected using the Pediatric Nurses' Descriptive Characteristics Form , Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Form , and Artificial Intelligence General Attitude Scale . Results: The mean scores of the participating pediatric nurses obtained from the Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Form before, right after and one month after the training were 41.16 +/- 14.95, 68.25 +/- 13.57 and 69.06 +/- 13.19, respectively. The mean scores they obtained from the Positive Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence subscale of the Artificial Intelligence General Attitude Scale before and after the training were 3.43 +/- 0.54 and 3.59 +/- 0.60, respectively whereas the mean scores they obtained from its Negative Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence subscale were 2.68 +/- 0.67 and 2.77 +/- 0.75, respectively. Conclusions: It was determined that the training given to the pediatric nurses about artificial intelligence and robot nurses increased the nurses' knowledge levels and their artificial intelligence attitude scores, but this increase in the artificial intelligence attitude scores was not significant. Practice implications: The use of artificial intelligence and robotics or advanced technology in pediatric nursing care can be fostered. (c) 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Item Evaluation of outpatient cancer patients' use of nonpharmacological methods in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingErgin, E; Midilli, TS; Akdag, E; Kirgöz, CPurpose: The present study aimed to investigate nonpharmacological methods in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by outpatient cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the outpatient chemotherapy unit of Hafsa Sultan Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University, with 251 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The study data were collected using the Patient Information Form and the Nausea Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: Of the patients, 88% (n=221) experienced nausea and vomiting before chemotherapy. The mean score of these patients from the VAS was moderate (5.24 +/- 1.84). Of the patients, 82.1% (n=206) used nonpharmacological methods to prevent nausea and vomiting. According to their statements, of the patients who used nonpharmacological methods, 83.5% (n = 172) took hot and cold showers, 50.5% (n = 104) drank herbal teas, 35% (n = 72) had massage. Conclusion: The severity of nausea was moderate. Most of the patients used nonpharmacological methods. Of these methods, the one used most frequently was taking hot and cold showers. It is recommended that nurses should guide and encourage patients to use evidence-based nonpharmacological methods.Item Effects of Different Position Changes on Hemodynamic Parameters and Dyspnea Severity in Patients with DyspneaBaysal, E; Midilli, TS; Ergin, EObjective: This study was planned to determine the effects of different position changes on hemodynamic parameters and dyspnea severity in patients with dyspnea. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study, using a one-group, pre-test and post-test design. From March-December, 2015, 58 pulmonary service patients who had been hospitalized due to dyspnea and various respiratory diseases were assessed for dyspnea severity, oxygen saturation (SpO(2)), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR). Results: According to repeated measures variance analysis of patients in the prone and orthopnea position, there was no statistically significant difference between the measurement of dyspnea severity, O-2 saturation, SBP, DBP, and RR. However, the HR of patients increased in the prone position and dyspnea severity was shown to be reduced in the orthopnea position. Conclusion: Comparing all the positions given to the patients, it was found that towards the 15th minutes, the orthopnea position had a positive effect on patients' mean dyspnea severity, SBP and O-2 saturation but a significant difference was observed only on the mean dyspnea severity.Item Epidermal growth factor receptor expression and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer Epidermal growth factor recepto in operated rectal cancerParvizi, M; Demir, D; Kut, E; Ergin, E; Ayhan, S; Doganavsargil, BAim: Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is a trans-membrane protein with tyrosine kinase activity and is expressed in 25-80% of colon cancer cases. EFGR expression is prognostic in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, and anti-EGR- based therapies are routinely used in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. To the best of our knowledge, the relationship between EGFR expression and prognosis in directly operated patients who did not receive neoadjuvant treatment and subsequently received chemo-radiotherapy is unknown. Therefore, we retrospectively evaluated patients with stage 3 rectal cancer who underwent surgery without any preoperative treatment in our center and aimed to investigate the relationship between EGFR expression and prognosis in patients who received adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Material and Methods: The data of patients who underwent surgery for rectal cancer and received chemoradiotherapy between 2010 and 2016 at Manisa State Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Results: According to EGFR expression, it was 127.01 (95% CI, 85.43-168.59) months in the group with 10% less staining and 47.44 (95% CI, 26.77-68.12) months in the group with 10% or more staining. Lymphovascular invasion (p=0.032), perineural invasion (p=0.023), histologic grade (p=0.004) and EGFR expression percentage (p=0.005) were significantly associated with survival in multivariate analyses Discussion: The presence of 10% or more EGFR expression, LVI, PNI, and histological grade are significantly associated with survival in stage 3 rectal cancer patients who have undergone surgery and received postoperative chemotherapy. These markers can be used as prognostic biomarkers in the follow-up and treatment of these patients.Item Coffee toxicology, processing of the coffee and liver diseases (is it a miracle of nature?)Ergin, E; Tokusoglu, O; Vural, HThe present study aimed to investigate the beneficial effects of coffee on the liver. The results show that coffee has beneficial effects on the liver and can reduce liver disease progression due to its antioxidant properties. Coffee contains antioxidant capacities of chlorogenic acid, hydrophilic components, hydrophobic components, lactones, and diterpenes. There are also rich amounts of potassium and magnesium in coffee. Roasting of the green coffee beans at high temperatures will make unique components due to the chemical reactions between carbohydrates and amino acids as Maillard reactions. Caffeine with a purine derivative is found in several dietary sources, including tea, chocolate bars, coffee, cocoa beverages, energy, and soft drinks. Caffeine can pass all biological membranes due to the hydrophobic properties of caffeine. Three primary metabolites, such as theophylline, theobromine, and paraxanthine, are caused by metabolizing caffeine in the liver. Caffeine at normal consumption doses mainly acts among humans as an antagonist of adenosine receptors. Two cups of coffee per day should be consumed to show its beneficial effects. Coffee drinkers experience a lower incidence of advanced cirrhosis and fibrosis. There are also differences between males and females in their responses to caffeine due to changes in circulating steroid hormones. Practical applications This article investigates the beneficial effects of coffee on the liver and summarizes the potential preventive or positive effects of coffee on the liver. Coffee has beneficial effects on the liver and can reduce the progression of liver disease due to its antioxidant properties.Item The Effect of Music on the Comfort and Anxiety of Older Adults Living in a Nursing Home in TurkeyErgin, E; Yücel, SÇThe study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study with a pretest/posttest and a control group. The study sample comprised 56 seniors who resided in a nursing home. The study data were collected using the Mini-Mental State Examination, Identification Form, General Comfort Questionnaire, and Beck Anxiety Inventory. While the mean scores obtained from the General Comfort Questionnaire by the participants in the experimental group demonstrated significant differences (p<0.05), those obtained by the participants in the control group did not (p>0.05). The mean scores obtained from the Beck Anxiety Inventory by the participants in the experimental group after a 3-week music intervention were significantly higher than their pre-study scores (p<0.05); however, no significant increase was observed in the control group (p<0.05).It was determined that music reduced anxiety experienced by the older adults since it improved their comfort.