Browsing by Author "Fadiloglu, Ç"

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    (1304-2947) Dedeli, Ö; Fadiloglu, Ç; Turan, I; Bor, S
    GUNES KITABEVI LTD STI
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    A survey of functional living and social support in patients with cancer
    (KARE PUBL) Dedeli, Ö; Fadiloglu, 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 Tiilay Aktas 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 IndexCancer 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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    Examining the level of knowledge and practices regarding the use of biologic agents among nurses working in oncology and hematology clinics at a university hospital
    (KARE PUBL) Özçelik, H; Tokem, Y; Fadiloglu, Ç; Güngör, N; Dedeli, Ö
    OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the level of knowledge and practices of nurses responsible for the execution and management of cancer treatment in patients receiving biotherapy as related to the use of biological agents. METHODS This descriptive study was conducted with 40 nurses in oncology and hematology units of a university Medical Faculty hospital in which biological agents are frequently applied. RESULTS The majority of nurses (57.5%) were aged 23-27 years. It was determined that 35.5% of nurses obtained a patient history and 82.5% queried the allergic history of patients before biotherapy. According to the nurses' responses, 79.5% monitored the patients in terms of development of local complications, 85% informed the patients about complications, and 77.5% informed them about delayed infusion reactions. CONCLUSION Although the majority of nurses had not received a specific education about biotherapy, they were knowledgeable as related to the storage, preparation and administration of biological agents.