Browsing by Author "Koroglu, E"

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    The impact of co-morbid conditions on the SF-36: A primary-care-based study among hypertensives
    Aydemir, O; Ozdemir, C; Koroglu, E
    Background. Comorbidities in hypertension complicate the course causing more symptoms and deterioration in a patient's daily life. The aim of this present study is to describe the effect of comorbid conditions on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in hypertensive patients. Methods. The study was carried out in four different regions of Turkey by 156 general practitioners between October 1999 and April 2000. In addition to cardiological evaluation, SF-36 health survey questionnaire was used for quality of life measurement. Diagnosis of comorbid conditions were anamnesis based. Results. The mean age of the group (n = 938) was 58.1 +/- 11.2, and 58.6% (n = 550) of the group was female. Total scores of the eight domains of SF-36 were lower than the normal population scores. Age and gender affected every domain of SF-36 scale negatively. Heart failure affected four of the domains, primarily physical domains. Previous transient ischemic attack was responsible for low HRQL in emotional role difficulties, vitality, and mental health, but previous stroke had an impact on physical functioning and emotional role. Previous myocardial infarction affected emotional role difficulties negatively whereas previous CABG surgery had a positive impact on the same domain. Obesity and angina pectoris affected physical functioning negatively, whereas peripheral arterial disease caused low general health perception. Nephropathy, retinopathy and diabetes had no impact on HRQL in hypertension. Conclusions. When the contribution of comorbid conditions is taken into consideration, it can be noticed that the impact of every other condition is similar to the same condition when it is pure. Hypertension per se seems to cause less impairment than expected in HRQL. (c) 2005 IMSS. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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    Psychometric Properties of the Turkish PTSD-Short Scale in a Sample of Undergraduate Students
    Evrenl, C; Dalbudak, E; Aydemir, O; Koroglu, E; Evren, B; Ozen, S; Coskun, KS
    Objective: The National Stressful Events Survey for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Short Scale (NSESSS-PTSD) allows dimensional self-rating assessment of PTSD according to the DSM-5. The aim of the present study was to evaluate psychometric properties of this scale as Turkish PTSD-Short Scale (PTSD-SS) in a sample of undergraduate students in Turkey. Method: Participants included 415 university students, among which 351 (84.8%) reported trauma and thus were included in the analysis. Participants were evaluated with the PTSD-SS and the PTSD Checklist Civilian (PCL-C) version. Results: Turkish version of the PTSD-SS was found to be psychometrically sound PTSD screening measure with high convergent validity when compared with PCL-C (r=0.79) and having a Cronbach's a of 0.87. In addition, a single component accounted for 49.94% of total variance for PTSD-SS. The PTSD-SS had sensitivity and specificity scores of 0.91 and 0.77, respectively, when using the optimal cut-off score of 24. Additionally, the PTSD-SS showed good discriminant validity as it significantly differentiated students with high risk of PTSD from those with low risk of PTSD. Conclusion: These findings supported the Turkish PTSD-SS as reliable and valid PTSD screening instrument with a unidimensional scale construct.
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    Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of DSM-5 Severity of Acute Stress Symptoms-Child Age 11-17 Form
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HO; Ergin, D; Sen Celasin, N; 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 Severity Measure for Agoraphobia-Child Age 11-17
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HO; Ergin, D; Ozturk, M; Sen Celasin, N; 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 the Severity Measure for Specific Phobia - Child Form According to DSM-5
    Sapmaz, SY; Erkuran, HO; Ergin, D; Ozturk, M; Sen Celasin, N; 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 0.96t 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.