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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 "Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17"
    (Yerkure Tanitim ve Yayincilik, 2017) Sapmaz S.Y.; Erkuran H.O.; Ergin D.; Ozturk M.; Celasin N.S.; Karaarslan D.; Koroglu E.; Aydemir O.
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 "Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17". Method: Study group consisted of 36 patients, who have been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with agoraphobia, and 100 healthy volunteers who have been secondary and highschool students. For the assessment, the Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was used along with the DSM-5 "Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17". Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.929. Test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.566. For concurrent validity, the measure showed a high correlation with the SCARED. In ROC analysis, area under ROC curve was calculated as 0.934. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of the DSM-5 "Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17" could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 "Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17" Form
    (Yerkure Tanitim ve Yayincilik, 2017) Sapmaz S.Y.; Erkuran H.O.; Ergin D.; Celasin N.S.; Karaarslan D.; Ozturk M.; Koroglu E.; Aydemir O.
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 "Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17" Form. Method: The scale was prepared by carrying out the translation and back- translation of DSM-5 "Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17" Form. Study group consisted of 30 patients that have been treated in a child psychiatry clinic and diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and 40 healthy volunteers that attended middle or high school at the study period. For the assessment, Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index was also used along with DSM-5 "Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17" Form Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach alpha coefficient for internal consistency was calculated as 0.918 while item- total score correlation coefficients ranged 0.595-0.837. Test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r=0.651. Concerning construct validity, one factor that could explain 67.7% of the variance was obtained. With respect to concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of DSM-5 "Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17" Form could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 posttraumatic stress symptom severity scale-child form
    (Turkish Neuropsychiatric Society, 2017) Yalin Sapmaz Ş.; Ergin D.; Özek Erkuran H.; Şen Celasin N.; Öztürk M.; Karaarslan D.; Köroğlu E.; Aydemir Ö.
    Introduction: This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale-Child Form for use among the Turkish population. Methods: The study group consisted of 30 patients that had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and 83 healthy volunteers that were attending middle or high school during the study period. For reliability analyses, the internal consistency coefficient and the test-retest correlation coefficient were measured. For validity analyses, the exploratory factor analysis and correlation analysis with the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index for concurrent validity were measured. Results: The Cronbach’s alpha (the internal consistency coefficient) of the scale was 0.909, and the test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.663. One factor that could explain 58.5% of the variance was obtained and was congruent with the original construct of the scale. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed high correlation with the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index. Conclusion: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale- Child Form can be used as a valid and reliable tool. © 2017 by Turkish Association of Neuropsychiatry.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 social anxiety disorder severity scale- child form
    (Turkish Neuropsychiatric Society, 2017) Yalın Sapmaz Ş.; Ergın D.; Şen Celasın N.; Karaarslan D.; Öztürk M.; Özek Erkuran H.; Köroğlu E.; Aydemır Ö.
    Introduction: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Diagnostic and statistical manual of Mental Disorders. (5th ed.) (DSM-5) Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. Method: The scale was prepared by carrying out the translation and back translation of the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. The study group consisted of 31 patients that had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and 99 healthy volunteers that were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, the Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used along with the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form Results: Regarding reliability analyses, Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.941, while item-total score correlation coefficients were measured between 0.566 and 0.866. A test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r=0.711. As for construct validity, one factor that could explain 66.0 % of the variance was obtained. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with the SCARED. Conclusion: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Social Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form could be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes. © 2017 by Turkish Association of Neuropsychiatry.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale–Child Form
    (Routledge, 2017) Yalın Sapmaz Ş.; Ergin D.; Şen Celasin N.; Özek Erkuran H.; Karaarslan D.; Öztekin S.; Uzel Tanrıverdi B.; Köroğlu E.; Aydemir Ö.
    The goal of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM–5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale–Child Form. The scale was prepared by translating and then back-translating the DSM–5 Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale. The study groups included one group of 30 patients diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder who were treated in a child and adolescent psychiatry unit and another group of 83 healthy volunteers from middle and high schools in the community. For assessment, the Adolescent Dissociative Experiences Scale (ADES) was used in addition to the DSM–5 Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale. Regarding the reliability of the DSM–5 Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale, Cronbach’s alpha was.824 and item–total score correlation coefficients were between.464 and.648. The test–retest correlation coefficient was calculated to be r =.784. In terms of construct validity, one factor accounted for 45.2% of the variance. Furthermore, in terms of concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with the ADES. In conclusion, the Turkish version of the DSM–5 Dissociative Symptoms Severity Scale–Child Form is a valid and reliable tool for both clinical practice and research. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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    Validity and reliability of the turkish version of the DSM-5 generalized anxiety disorder severity scale for children aged 11–17 years
    (Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018) Yalin Sapmaz Ş.; Özek Erkuran H.; Ergin D.; Öztürk M.; Şen Celasin N.; Karaarslan D.; Aydemir Ö.
    Background/aim: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. Materials and methods: The study sample consisted of 32 patients treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and 98 healthy volunteers who were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, the Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used along with the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form. Results: Regarding reliability analyses, the Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.932. The test–retest correlation coefficient was calculated as r = 0.707. As for construct validity, one factor that could explain 62.6% of the variance was obtained and this was consistent with the original construct of the scale. As for concurrent validity, the scale showed a high correlation with SCARED. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of the DSM-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale - Child Form could be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes. © TÜBİTAK.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of DSM-5 level 2 anxiety scale (Child form for 11-17 years and parent form for 6-17 years)
    (Turkish Neuropsychiatric Society, 2018) Yalin Sapmaz Ş.; Özek Erkuran H.; Karaarslan D.; Öztürk M.; Yörük Ülker G.; Serim Demirgören B.; Köroğlu E.; Aydemir Ö.
    Introduction: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish Version of DSM-5 Level 2 Anxiety Scale’s child and parent forms. Methods: The scale was constructed by carrying out the translation and back translation of DSM-5 Level 2 Anxiety Scale. The study group consisted of a community and clinical sample. The scale was applied to 148 parents and 189 adolescents that represented the clinical and community sample. During the assessment process, Screen for Childhood Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-Parent Form were also used. Results: Reliability analyses indicated a high internal consistency regarding Level 2 Anxiety Scales, both for child and parent forms (0.915/0.933). In the meantime, it was shown that child form for Level 2 Anxiety Scale was significantly correlated with Screen for Childhood Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (r=0.758, p<0.0001) while the parent form was significantly correlated with Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-Parent Form (r=0.717, p<0.0001). As for the content validity, one factor was obtained for both forms, and it was observed to be consistent with the original construct of the scale. Conclusion: It was concluded that Turkish version of DSM-5 Level 2 Anxiety Scale was a valid and reliable tool to be utilized both for clinical practice, and research purposes. © 2016 by Turkish Association of Neuropsychiatry.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the severity measure for specific phobia - child form according to DSM-5
    (Yerkure Tanitim ve Yayincilik, 2018) Sapmaz S.Y.; Erkuran H.O.; Ergin D.; Ozturk M.; Celasin N.S.; Karaarslan D.; Koroglu E.; Aydemir O.
    Objective: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Severity Measure for Specific Phobia - Child Form according to DSM-5. Method: The study group consisted of 50 patients treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with any specific phobia and 100 healthy volunteers. For the assessment, the Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was used along with the Severity Measure for Specific Phobia - Child Form according to DSM-5. Results: For reliability, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated to be 0.961. Test-retest correlation coefficient was calculated r=0.750. As for construct validity, one factor that could explain 74.1% of the variance was obtained, which is consistent with the original structure of the scale. As for concurrent validity, the correlation coefficient with the SCARED in children is r=0.480. Conclusion: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Severity Measure for Specific Phobia - Child Form can be utilized as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes. © 2018 Dusunen Adam. All rights reserved.
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    Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale–child form
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2019) Yalın Sapmaz Ş.; Özek Erkuran H.; Öztürk M.; Ergin D.; Şen Celasin N.; Karaarslan D.; Köroğlu E.; Aydemir Ö.
    OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale–Child Form. METHODS: The scale was prepared by carrying out translation and back-translation of the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale–Child Form. The study group consisted of 41 patients who had been treated in a child psychiatry unit and diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder and 100 healthy volunteers who were attending middle or high school during the study period. For the assessment, Screen for Childhood Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) was also used, along with the DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale–Child Form. RESULTS: The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated as 0.932, while the item–total score correlation coefficients were between 0.400 and 0.874. One factor that could explain 63% of the variance was obtained. The scale showed a medium correlation with SCARED. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was calculated as 0.898. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the Turkish version of DSM-5 Separation Anxiety Disorder Severity Scale–Child Form could be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes. © 2017, © 2017 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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    Health Care Satisfaction Levels of Parents Whose Children Are in Hospital Because of Acute and Chronic Illnesses; [Akut ve Kronik Hastalık Nedeniyle Çocuğu Hastanede Yatan Ebeveynlerin Sağlık Bakımına Yönelik Memnuniyet Düzeyleri ve Etkileyen Faktörler]
    (Dokuz Eylul University, 2020) Karaarslan D.; Şen Celasin N.; Demirbağ S.; Ergin D.
    Background: Health care satisfaction is one of the most important indicators of quality patient care. Objectives: In research, it was aimed to determine the health care satisfaction levels of parents whose children are in hospital because of acute and chronic illnesses and influencing factors. Methods: The study was conducted with 109 parents who accompanied the child in the hospital. The data of the study were collected by using “Description Form” and “PedsQL Health Care Satisfaction Scale”. Data were evaluated by descriptive statistics, Student t, ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests. Results: It was found that 51.4% of the children included in the study were hospitalized due to acute illness and 88.1% of the interviewed parents were mothers. It was found that the satisfaction scores of the parents who stayed in the hospital for more than 20 days decreased as the duration of hospital stay prolonged; the satisfaction scores of the parents who were informed about the diagnosis, treatment and care of their child while staying in the hospital increased; the satisfaction scores of the parents who needed to express their feelings of stres and anger decreased (p < .05). Conclusion: It was determined that parents who accompanied their children in the hospital were informed about the diagnosis, treatment and care of their children, increased their general satisfaction levels and decreased their levels of stres and anger. In this direction; It can be suggested that nurses give counseling and education services to parents. © 2020, Dokuz Eylul University. All rights reserved.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale- Self Report Form (WFIRS-S-TR)
    (Turkish Association of Nervous and Mental Health, 2021) Sapmaz Ş.Y.; Ergın D.; Celasın N.Ş.; Bılaç Ö.; Öztürk M.; Karaarslan D.; Tarakçioğlu M.C.; Aydemİr Ö.
    Objective: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the WFIRS-S-TR, Turkish version of the Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale-Self Report form. Method: The study comprised two groups of participants of 15–18 years of age, one consisting of 35 children diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperativity disorder (ADHD) based on the DSM-IV criteria and the other, 510 healthy volunteers attending high school. Apart from the WFIRS-S-TR, the Health Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (KIDSCREEN-10 Index) which is a general quality of life and functionality measurement instrument, was used to check the concurrent validity of the WFIRS-S-TR. Results: The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total scale was 0.939. The test-retest reliability assessed by repeated measurements two weeks apart gave a high correlation between the results (r=0.804, p<0.0001). Total mean score of the WFIRS-S-TR showed significant correlation with the KIDSCREEN-10 Index total mean score (r=−0.467, p<0.0001). Confirmatory factor analysis was carried out for the construct validity of the WFIRS-S-TR. The RMSEA and the CFI values were found to be 0.065 and 0.68, respectively. Conclusion: The WFIRS-S-TR can be used as a valid and reliable tool both in clinical practice and for research purposes. © 2021. All Rights Reserved.
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    Artificial intelligence and robot nurses: From nurse managers' perspective: A descriptive cross-sectional study
    (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022) Ergin E.; Karaarslan D.; Şahan S.; Çınar Yücel Ş.
    Aim: 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. © 2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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    Can artificial intelligence and robotic nurses replace operating room nurses? The quasi-experimental research
    (Springer Nature, 2023) Ergin E.; Karaarslan D.; Şahan S.; Bingöl Ü.
    Operating 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. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag London Ltd., part of Springer Nature.
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    The impact of umbilical cord care education given to Primiparous mothers on cord separation time: A randomized controlled study
    (W.B. Saunders, 2023) Merter O.S.; Karakul A.; Karaarslan D.; Assıstant R.
    Purpose: This study aims to determine the impact of umbilical cord care education given to primiparous mothers on cord separation time. Design and methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines. The mothers constituting the research sample were divided into two groups, the control group and the education group, and cord care and cord separation times were measured. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 28.72 ± 4.86 years (min. 20 years, max. 40 years). There was no difference in age, gestational week of the baby, birth weight of the baby, gender of the baby and mode of delivery of the mother between the mothers in the control and education groups. While the cord separation time was 10.97 ± 0.320 days in the babies in the control group, it was 6.60 ± 0.177 days in the babies in the education group. A statistically significant difference was found between the duration of cord separation of the babies in the control and education groups. Conclusions: This study showed that giving umbilical cord care education to primiparous mothers reduces umbilical cord separation time. Practice implications: It is recommended that pediatric nurses provide education on umbilical cord care and the goals and methods of application of care practices, especially to primiparous mothers. Clinical registration: This study was registered at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Clinical Trials (code: NCT05573737). © 2023 Elsevier Inc.
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    How Does the Anxiety of Primiparae Affect Their Readiness for Newborn Care? Ethnic Primiparous Experiences
    (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Karaarslan D.; Akin H.Y.S.
    Background: The study was conducted to investigate the relationship between pregnancy-related anxiety levels of primiparae living in an ethnic region and their readiness for postnatal hygienic care of newborns. Method: The study conducted between February and May 2023 included 201 “18–40-year-old primiparae” who lived in an ethnic region and volunteered to participate in the study. The population of the study consisted of all pregnant women who presented to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Pregnancy Outpatient Clinic of a city hospital. The “Pregnant Women Personality and Obstetric Characteristics Form,” “Pregnant Women’s Readiness for Newborn Hygienic Care Scale,” and “Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory” were used as data collection tools. Results: The mean age of the 201 primiparae participating in the study was 26.11 ± 3.05 years. Although 71.1% of them felt confident about baby care before the baby was born, 95.5% needed help with baby care after birth. Their readiness for stress and newborn hygienic care was at a “medium” level. There was a statistically significant negative relationship between the scores they obtained from the Pregnant Women’s Readiness for Newborn Hygienic Care Scale and Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (p = 0.011; r = − 0.180). Conclusions: The participating primiparae experienced moderate levels of anxiety, and the increase in their anxiety levels negatively affected their readiness for the hygienic care of their newborn babies. Thus, when primiparae are provided with healthy newborn care, their anxiety levels should. © W. Montague Cobb-NMA Health Institute 2024.
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    How does training given to pediatric nurses about artificial intelligence and robot nurses affect their opinions and attitude levels? A quasi-experimental study
    (W.B. Saunders, 2024) Karaarslan D.; Kahraman A.; Ergin E.
    Purpose: 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. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.
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    The effect of the operating room tour watched with a 3D virtual reality headset on children's fear and anxiety before the surgery–a randomized controlled study
    (Routledge, 2024) Karaarslan D.; Ergin D.
    A Virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating theatre can provide a realistic experience for children. The sample of children was allocated to VR-Documentary Film Group (n = 35), VR-Operating Theater Tour Group (n = 35) and Control Group (n = 35) using randomization and experimental study. The preoperative fear of the children was assessed (Child Fear Scale-CFS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-STAIC for children) by children themselves and their parents, and their preoperative anxiety was assessed (Children's Anxiety Meter-CAM-S) by themselves. Children's fear and anxiety scores decreased in the VR-Operating Theater Tour and VR-Documentary Film groups. In these two groups, there was a significant difference between the CAM-S scores reflecting the children’s evaluations and the CFS scores reflecting the children’s and their parents’ evaluations, and their post-test scores were lower than their pre-test scores. Children’s watching actual operating theatre tour virtually was determined as an effective method in reducing children’s preoperative fear and anxiety levels. Trial registration:ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05401539. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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    The Effect of White Noise and Recorded Lullaby during Breastfeeding on Newborn Stress, Mother's Breastfeeding Success, and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    (W.B. Saunders, 2025) Karakuş Selçuk A.; Karaarslan D.; Ergin E.; Salğin E.
    Purpose: The study was aimed at determining the effect of exposure to white noise and recorded lullaby during breastfeeding on newborn stress, mother's breastfeeding success, and comfort. Design and methods: This single-blinded and three-parallel group randomized controlled study consisted of mothers who had given birth and whose newborns were at a hospital in Turkey. Seventy-five participants completed the study. They were assigned to white noise, lullaby, and control groups in equal numbers. Each group included 25 women. The questionnaires included descriptive characteristics of mothers, the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, the Newborn Stress Scale, and the Visual Analog Scale. During the breastfeeding process, the newborn and mother listened to white noise and lullaby for approximately 15 min. The newborn stress and mothers' level of comfort were assessed before and after the interventions. The breastfeeding success of the mother assessed with the LATCH was completed within the first 15 min of breastfeeding. Results: The mean scores obtained from the Newborn Stress Scale by the mothers in the lullaby group and white noise group decreased significantly after the intervention. A significant difference was also observed in the control group. There were also significant differences between the changes in the mothers' comfort level of all groups. There were significant differences between the changes in the LATCH scores of the groups. Conclusion: Both white noise and recorded lullaby significantly reduced newborn stress, and increased mother's comfort in the early postpartum period. Practice implications: Music should be used as a nonpharmacological method to improve breastfeeding success in newborns. © 2025 Elsevier Inc.
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    Relationship between the care need levels of patients hospitalized in the pediatric surgery service and the caregiving burden of their parents: A cross-sectional study; [Relación entre los niveles de necesidad de atención de los pacientes hospitalizados en el servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica y la carga asistencial de sus padres: un estudio transversal]
    (Elsevier Espana S.L.U, 2025) Karaarslan D.; Çelik N.K.; Ergin D.
    Objectives: The study was conducted to determine the relationship between the level of care needs of pediatric patients hospitalized in the pediatric surgery service and the caregiving burden of their parents. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on an estimated non-probabilistic sample of 126 children and their parents, who were hospitalized in the pediatric surgery service between May and December 2022. For the children, the inclusion criteria were to be between 0 and 18 years of age, to be hospitalized in the pediatric surgery service of a university hospital and not to present communication difficulties. In order to include parents, they had to meet the criteria of remaining in the hospital after surgery. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using non-parametric tests with SPSS software. The study was approved by the research ethics committee. Results: The children participating in the study 72.2% (n = 91) were boys. Of the children, 89.7% (n = 113) were hospitalized for 1-10 days, 53.9% (n = 68) were hospitalized due to outpatient surgery and 79.4% (n = 100) were hospitalized for postoperative reasons. The total mean score obtained from the overall Pediatric Surgery Service Patient Classification Scale by children hospitalized in the pediatric surgery service was 28.95 ± 6.25 (level III), and the mean score obtained from the overall Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale by the mothers was 34.04 ± 10.78 (moderate level). There was a significant and positive relationship between the caregiving burden of the mothers and the level of care needs of the children (r = 0.550, P<.001). Conclusion: The mean scores obtained from the overall pediatric surgery service were at a moderate level. There was a significant, positive relationship between these 2 scales. © 2025 Elsevier España, S.L.U.
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    Effects of reading augmented reality storybook versus normal storybook reading on preoperative fear and anxiety levels of children in the age group of 7–12 years: A randomized controlled trial
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Sekeler A.; Karaarslan D.; Gülmez F.B.
    Aim and objectives: In the preoperative period, non-pharmacological methods such as multimedia applications and visual and audio technological tools are used to reduce children's fear and anxiety levels and to distract their attention to create a more enjoyable experience. One of these innovative technologies having attracted attention recently is augmented reality technology. The study was aimed investigating the effects of reading an augmented reality storybook on fear and anxiety levels of children in the age group of 7–12 years in the preoperative period. Methods: The sample of the study consisted of 60 children who met the inclusion criteria. Of them, 30 were in the augmented reality story group, and 30 were in the normal story group. Data were collected through the following data collection tools: ‘Sociodemographic Information Form’, ‘Children's Anxiety Meter’ and ‘Child Fear Scale’. The book “One Child, One Miracle” was used as an intervention tool in the study. The clinical trial registration number of this randomized controlled experimental study is NCT06399016. Results: In the study, a statistically significant difference and a decrease in the pre-test and post-test fear and anxiety average scores of the children in both groups was observed. The mean fear score of the children in the Augmented reality storybook reading group decreased more than did the score of the children in the normal story reading group. Conclusions: In order to prevent preoperative fear and anxiety in children staying in pediatric surgery clinics, it is recommended to expand the use of augmented reality storybooks before surgery. Reading stories is an effective, inexpensive and non-pharmacological intervention. © 2025 Journal of Pediatric Urology Company