Browsing by Author "Fadiloǧlu Ç."

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    A survey of functional living and social support in patients with cancer; [Kanserli bireylerin fonksiyonel durumlari ve algiladiklari sosyal desteǧin incelenmesi]
    (2008) Dedeli Ö.; Fadiloǧlu Ç.; Uslu R.
    Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate functional living and social support in patients with cancer. Methods: The research was carried out on 105 patients diagnosed with cancer in the Daily Chemotherapy Units and Cancer Polyclinic of Tülay Aktaş Oncology Hospital during July and August 2007. The forms containing patients' demographic information were prepared by the researcher and Functional Living Index-Cancer and Cancer Patient Social Support Scale were used as the data tools. Data were collected during personal interviews with patients, and were evaluated on computer using SPSS 13.0 packet program. Mean, percentage, Pearson correlation, chi-square, independent sample t test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used in the statistical analysis. Results: The mean age of patients was 46.3±12.8, 59.0% of which were women. The average Functional Living Index-Cancer score was poor (92.3±7.2), but the average Cancer Patient Social Support Scale score was good (142.4±14.2). Only the general well-being subscale of the Functional Living Index-Cancer was associated with each subscale of the Cancer Patient Social Support Scale, and the statistical correlation was significant. Conclusion: Although cancer patients had impaired functional status, their social support was good. We suggest social support is as beneficial as care for cancer patients' general well-being.
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    Prevalance of fecal incontinence and its effect on quality of life in elderly individuals living in nursing homes in the city of Izmir; [İzmi̇r huzurevleri̇ndeki̇ yaşlilarda fekal i̇nkonti̇nans sikliǧi ve yaşam kali̇tesi̇ üzeri̇ne etki̇si̇]
    (2008) Dedeli Ö.; Fadiloǧlu Ç.; Turan I.; Bor S.
    Introduction: In this study, it was aimed to determine fecal incontinence prevalance and its effect on quality of life of elderly. Materials and Method: The research was carried out in a sample of a total of 304 elderly individuals who were selected senior citizens residing in three nursing homes within the city of Directorate of Social Services, İzmir between the dates of September 2006-November 2006. Research data was collected by "sociodemographic and bowel habit data form", reliable and valid "Turkish Adaptation of Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (FIQOLS) and Fecal Incontinence Severity Index (FISI)". Results: 9,5% of elderly in households stated fecal incontinence. The score of elderly's FIQOLS the reason of depression/self perception (12.5±4.6) and embrassment (4.2±2.6) domains were low, their psychosocial statement the most affected. Significant correlation between the FISI and FIQOLQ's domains depression/self perception (r=-0.8 p<0.05) and embrassment was found (r=-0.9 p<0.05). Conclusion: Fecal incontinence in elderly has negative effect on health and quality of life. Indepently from the severity of fecal incontinence type and prevalance, it is necessary to support to the elderly for their feeling well for physical, social, hygenic and psyhologic.