Browsing by Author "Külcü, DG"

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    Assessment of the Relationship Between Vitamin D Level and Non-specific Musculoskeletal System Pain: A Multicenter Retrospective Study (Stroke Study Group)
    Karahan, AY; Hüner, B; Kuran, B; Sezer, N; Çelik, C; Salbas, E; Ordahan, B; Karaca, G; Yilmaz, H; Gündüz, B; Erhan, B; Bugdayci, DS; Bardak, A; Paker, N; Külcü, DG; Yaliman, A; Atalay, NS; Yildiz, N; Icagasioglu, A; Basaran, S; Tikiz, C; Kaydok, E; Kaya, T; Karatas, GK; Baygutalp, F; Celebi, G; Yilmaz, F; Önes, K; Akkus, S; Yumusakhuylu, Y; Durlanik, G; Dogu, B; Öncü, J; Sari, A; Özkan, FÜ; Kaysin, MY; Taskiran, ÖÖ; Erol, AM; Eskiyurt, N
    Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D level and pain severity, localization and duration in patients with non-specific musculoskeletal pain. Materials and Methods: Patients who applied to physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinics due to non-specific muscle pain in 19 centers in Turkey were retrospectively screened. Three thousand four hundred fourpatients were included in the study, whose pain level was determined by visual analog scale (VAS) and the painful region, duration of pain and vitamin D level were reached. D group was found to be D deficient (group 1) when 25 (OH) D level was 20 ng/mL or less and group D 2 (vitamin D deficiency) was higher than 30 ng/mL (group 3). The groups were compared in terms of pain duration, localization and severity. In addition, the correlations of pain localization, severity and duration with vitamin D levels were examined. Results: D vitamin deficiency was detected in 2202 (70.9%) of 3 thousand four hundred and four registered patients, and it was found that vitamin D deficiency in 516 (16.6%) and normal vitamin D in 386 (12.4%). The groups were similar in terms of age, body mass index, income level, duration of complaint, education level, family type and working status (p>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of VAS, pain localization and duration scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: Our study shows that vitamin D deficiency in patients with nonspecific musculoskeletal pain is not associated with the severity and duration of pain.
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    Demographic and clinical characteristics of inpatient stroke patients in Turkey
    Külcü, DG; Kuran, B; Karahan, AY; Özgirgin, N; Basaran, S; Yaliman, A; Savas, S; Tikiz, C; Aktas, I; Bardak, A; Tuncer, T; Yilmaz, F; Erhan, B; Sirzai, H; Çelik, B; Durlanik, G; Dogu, B; Öncü, J; Hüner, B; Öztürk, G; Eskiyurt, N; Akpinar, FM; Özkan, FU; Paker, N; Bugdayci, DS; Gündüz, B; Satir, Ö; Atalay, NS; Yildiz, N; Altindag, Ö; Demir, SE; Kaya, E; Uçar, D; Sari, A; Karatas, GK; Taskiran, ÖÖ
    Objectives: This study aims to assess the stroke rehabilitation facilities provided by university hospitals (UHs) and training and research hospitals (TRHs) and to evaluate the geographical disparities in stroke rehabilitation. Patients and methods: Between April 2013 and April 2014 a total of 1,529 stroke patients (817 males, 712 females; mean age: 61.7 +/- 14.0 years; range, 12 to 91 years) who were admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics in 20 tertiary care centers were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic, regional and clinical characteristics, details of rehabilitation period, functional status, and complications were collected. Results: The median duration of stroke was five (range, 1 to 360) months. The ratio of the patients treated in the TRH in the Marmara region was 77%, but only 25% of the patients were living in the Marmara region. Duration of hospitalization was longer in the TRHs with a median of 28 days compared to those of UHs (median: 22 days) (p<0.0001). More than half of the patients (55%) were rehabilitated in the Marmara region. Time after stroke was the highest in the Southeast region with a median of 12 (range, 1 to 230) months and the lowest in the Aegean region with a median of four (range, 1 to 84) months. Conclusion: This study provides an insight into the situation of stroke rehabilitation settings and characteristics of stroke patients in Turkey. A standard method of patient evaluation and a registry system may provide data about the efficacy of stroke rehabilitation and may help to focus on the problems that hinder a better outcome.
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    Assessment of the Relationship Between Vitamin D Level and Non-specific Musculoskeletal System Pain: A Multicenter Retrospective Study (Stroke Study Group) (vol 23, pg 61, 2017)
    Karahan, AY; Hüner, B; Kuran, B; Sezer, N; Çelik, C; Salbas, E; Ordahan, B; Karaca, G; Yilmaz, H; Gündüz, B; Erhan, B; Bugdayci, DS; Bardak, A; Paker, N; Külcü, DG; Yaliman, A; Atalay, NS; Yildiz, N; Içagasioglu, A; Basaran, S; Tikiz, C; Kaydok, E; Kaya, T; Karatas, GK; Baygutalp, F; Çelebi, G; Yilmaz, F; Önes, K; Akkus, S; Yumusakhuylu, Y; Durlanik, G; Dogu, B; Öncü, J; Sari, A; Özkan, FU; Kaysin, MY; Taskiran, OO; Erol, AM; Eskiyurt, N
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    Evaluation of the physical and emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain: A multicenter cross-sectional controlled study
    Bagcier, F; Kibar, S; Evcik, D; Ketenci, A; Sindel, D; Tur, BS; Ünlü, Z; Tikiz, C; Keskin, D; Alp, A; Ay, S; Yanik, B; Külcü, DG; Karakas, M; Nazlikul, FGU; Oktay, KNK; Aksoy, MK; Findikoglu, G; Eser, F; Atici, A; Yurdakul, OV; Koçak, FA; Kurt, EE; Özkan, Y; Dogan, SK; Sultanoglu, TE; Ordahan, B; Umay, EK; Demirhan, E; Yagci, HC; Balbaloglu, Ö; Tezel, N; Satis, S; Atar, S; Akaltun, MS
    Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the physical and emotional effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients. Patients and methods: The cross-sectional controlled study was performed with 1,360 participants (332 males, 1,028 females; mean age: 42.3 +/- 12.5 years; range, 18 to 65 years) between September 2020 and February 2021. The participants were evaluated in three groups: the FMS group (n=465), the CLBP group (n=455), and the healthy control group (n=440). Physical activity, pain levels, and general health status before and during the pandemic were evaluated in all participants. Stress levels were analyzed with the perceived stress scale (PSS) in all groups, and disease activity was analyzed with the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ) in patients with FMS. Results: Patients with FMS had worsened general health status and pain levels during the pandemic compared to the other groups (p<0.01). The FMS group showed significantly higher PSS scores than those in other groups (p<0.01). There was a weak-positive correlation between FIQ and PSS parameters in patients with FMS (p<0.05, r= 0.385). Conclusion: The general health status, pain, and stress levels of the patients with FMS and CLBP tended to worsen during the pandemic. This high-stress level appeared to affect disease activity in patients with FMS.