Browsing by Author "Oguzulgen, K"

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    The physician on call patient engagement trial (POPET): measuring the impact of a mobile patient engagement application on health outcomes and quality of life in allergic rhinitis and asthma patients
    Cingi, C; Yorgancioglu, A; Cingi, CC; Oguzulgen, K; Muluk, NB; Ulusoy, S; Orhon, N; Yumru, C; Gokdag, D; Karakaya, G; Çelebi, S; Çobanoglu, HB; Unlu, H; Aksoy, MA
    BackgroundIn this prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, double-blind study, we investigated the impact of a mobile patient engagement application on health outcomes and quality of life in allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma patients. MethodsIn total, 327 patients with diagnoses of persistent AR or mild-to-severe persistent asthma were randomized into 2 intervention groups and 2 control groups upon their admission at outpatient clinics. The intervention groups (POPET-AR and POPET-Asthma) received a mobile phone application (physician on call patient engagement trial [POPET]), enabling them to communicate with their physician, and record their health status and medication compliance. The AR groups completed the Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) at initiation and at the first month of the study. The asthma groups completed the Asthma Control Test (ACT) at initiation and at the third month of the study. ResultsThe POPET-AR group showed better clinical improvement than the control group in terms of the overall RQLQ score as well in measures of general problems, activity, symptoms other than nose/eye, and emotion domains (p < 0.05). In the POPET-Asthma group, more patients (49%) achieved a well-controlled asthma score (ACT > 19) compared with the control group (27%); this was statistically significant (p < 0.05). ConclusionUse of a mobile engagement platform, such as POPET, can have a significant impact on health outcomes and quality of life in both AR and asthma, potentially decreasing the number of hospital admissions, repeat doctor visits, and losses in productivity. Improvements were seen in domains related to activity, productivity, perception of disease, and emotion. (C) 2015 ARS-AAOA, LLC
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    Prevalence and Risk Factors of Allergies in Turkey (PARFAIT): results of a multicentre cross-sectional study in adults
    Kurt, E; Metintas, S; Basyigit, I; Bulut, I; Coskun, E; Dabak, S; Deveci, F; Fidan, F; Kaynar, H; Uzaslan, EK; Onbasi, K; Ozkurt, S; Karakis, GP; Sahan, S; Sahin, U; Oguzulgen, K; Yildiz, F; Mungan, D; Yorgancioglu, A; Gemicioglu, B; Kalyoncu, AF
    The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Allergies in Turkey (PARFAIT) study was planned to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for asthma and allergic diseases in Turkey. The present analysis used data from 25,843 parents of primary school children, obtained from a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. A total of 25,843 questionnaires from 14 centres were evaluated. In rural areas, the prevalences asthma, wheezing, allergic rhinitis and eczema in males were: 8.5% (95% confidence interval (CI) 7.9-9.1%), 13.5% (95% Cl 12.8-14.2%), 17.5% (95% Cl 16.7-18.2%) and 10.8% (95% Cl 10.2-11.4%), respectively; and in females were: 11.2% (95% Cl 10.9-11.8%), 14.7% (95% Cl 14.3-15.1%), 21.2% (95% Cl 20.4-22.0%) and 13.1% (95% Cl 12.4-13.8%), respectively. In urban areas, the corresponding prevalences in males were: 6.2% (95% Cl 5.8-6.6%), 10.8% (95% Cl 10.3-11.3%), 11.7% (95% Cl 11.4-12.0%) and 6.6% (95% Cl 6.2-7.0%), respectively; and in females were: 7.5% (95% Cl 7.9-7.1%), 12.0% (95% Cl 11.7-12.3%), 17.0% (95% Cl 16.4-17.6%) and 7.3% (95% Cl 6.9-7.7%), respectively. Having an atopic first-degree relative or any other atopic diseases had significant effects on the prevalence of allergic diseases. Housing conditions, such as living in a shanty-type house, visible moulds at home and use of wood or biomass as heating or cooking material were associated with one or more allergic diseases. Although genetic susceptibility is strongly associated, country- and population-based environmental factors may contribute to increased prevalence rates of allergic diseases.
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    Prevalence and risk factors of allergies in Turkey: Results of a multicentric cross-sectional study in children
    Kurt, E; Metintas, S; Basyigit, I; Bulut, I; Coskun, E; Dabak, S; Deveci, F; Fidan, F; Kaynar, H; Uzaslan, EK; Onbasi, K; Ozkurt, S; Pasaoglu, G; Sahan, S; Sahin, U; Oguzulgen, K; Yildiz, F; Mungan, D; Yorgancioglu, A; Gemicioglu, B; Kalyoncu, AF
    The Prevalence And Risk Factors of Allergies in Turkey (PARFAIT) study was planned to evaluate prevalence and risk factors of asthma and allergic diseases and also to find out which geographical variables and/or climatic conditions play a role determining the prevalence of allergic diseases in Turkish school children. Study was planned as cross-sectional questionnaire-based. About 25,843 questionnaires from 14 centers were appropriate for analysis. Parental history of allergy, having an atopic sibling and other atopic disease in index case was significant risk factors for all allergic diseases. Breast feeding decreased the risk of current asthma (OR: 0.92, CI: 0.86-0.99) and wheezing (OR: 0.93, CI: 0.87-0.99) but not allergic rhinitis and eczema. Respiratory infection in the past was an important risk factor for the occurrence of allergic diseases especially for asthma which was increased 4.53-fold. Children exposed to household smoke were significantly at higher risk of asthma, wheezing, and allergic rhinitis (OR: 1.20, CI: 1.08-1.33; OR: 1.21, CI: 1.09-1.34; and OR: 1.32, CI: 1.21-1.43, respectively). All allergic diseases were increased in those children living in areas which have altitude of below 1000 m and mean yearly atmospheric pressure above 1000 mb. The study has suggested that household and country-specific environmental factors are associated with asthma, wheezing, allergic rhinitis, and eczema risk during childhood in Turkey.