Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Evaluation of Alexithymia Level in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

The present study sought to determine the extent of alexithymia within the cystic fibrosis (CF) population and examine how it relates to both the severity of the illness and the effectiveness of patient disease management strategies. The study sample included adolescents aged 14...

Association between the 2026 IDF-DAR risk category and Ramadan fasting intention among adults with diabetes in primary care: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The 2026 International Diabetes Federation–Diabetes and Ramadan (IDF-DAR) Risk Calculator supports Ramadan-related diabetes risk assessment, but its association with fasting intention in primary care is unclear. We examined the association between risk categor...

Death anxiety and religious orientation among patients receiving palliative care in Turkey: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Death anxiety is a clinically relevant psychosocial concern in palliative care, and religious orientation may influence how patients interpret and cope with end-of-life experiences. This study aimed to examine the relationship between death anxiety and general religious orientati...

First-trimester aggregate index of systemic inflammation and adverse pregnancy outcomes in hospitalized women with threatened miscarriage: a single-center retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Complete blood count-derived inflammatory indices have been associated with miscarriage, but the incremental value of the aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) beyond established indices such as the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) remains un...

The Effect of Aromatherapy on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Nurses: A Randomised Placebo‐Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Intensive care nurses are at high risk of fatigue and sleep disturbances due to irregular shift patterns and high levels of occupational stress. Although aromatherapy is increasingly used as a holistic intervention, evidence regarding its effects on fatigue and sleep...

Comparative Evaluation of ChatGPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and DeepSeek for Rosacea-Related Information: Accuracy, Reliability, Readability, and Reference Hallucinations

Background/Objectives: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that requires long-term management and continuous patient education regarding triggers, skincare practices, and treatment adherence. In recent years, patients have increasingly turned to online platforms and ar...

Nurse Practitioner Roles and Contributions in a Mobile Health Clinic for People Experiencing Homelessness

ABSTRACT Aim To present a descriptive, practice‐based account of a nurse practitioner‐led mobile health clinic serving individuals experiencing homelessness, guided by the PRIME‐NP framework. Background Homelessness is associated with health inequities and limited access to care....

Study Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Candida auris Candidemia in Adult Intensive Care Unit Patients: A 30-Month Retrospective Study

Background: Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen causing healthcare-associated outbreaks worldwide, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Its environmental persistence, multidrug resistance, and high mortality make it a major challe...

Online-Initiated Contact and Child Sexual Abuse Severity: A Forensic Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: Digital technologies have created new pathways through which perpetrators can initiate contact with children, yet evidence directly comparing child sexual abuse (CSA) cases according to the mode of first contact between the victim and the perpetrator remain...

Prediction of pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction using uroflowmetry data and machine learning with explainable AI techniques

<title>Abstract</title> Purpose To develop and evaluate a machine learning based approach for the interpretation of uroflowmetry in pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction, aiming to reduce interobserver variability and improve diagnostic consistency while maintaining clinical...

The relationship between the uric acid to prealbumin ratio and frailty, muscle strength, and malnutrition risk in older geriatric outpatients: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Frailty, sarcopenia, and malnutrition are common in older adults; however, simple biomarkers reflecting both inflammatory and nutritional status remain limited. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between the uric acid-to-prealbumin ratio (UPR) and frailty, muscle strength, and...

Effects of carbohydrate counting training versus standard nutritional and medical therapy on glycemic control and sarcopenia in type 2 diabetes: an open-label randomized controlled trial

Abstract Introduction Carbohydrate counting training is recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes as it has been proved to be effective in providing glycemic control. However, there is limited evidence of this training on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Fur...

Does the mother’s cooking skills influence the school-aged child’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Turkiye? a cross-sectional study

This cross-sectional descriptive study was designed and conducted to assess the effect of mothers’ cooking skills on school-aged children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The demographic characteristics and anthropometric measurements of 388 mothers and children were collec...

Efficacy of Beta-Aminopropionitrile, Contractubex®, Nigella sativa Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, and Soybean Oil in Preventing Postoperative Adhesions in an Experimental Thyroidectomy Model

<title>Abstract</title> Background/Aim: Adhesions in reoperative thyroid surgery lead to prolonged operation times and an increase in postoperative complications. The use of anti-adhesive agents during the initial surgery may reduce the incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve inju...

How Successful Is Artificial Intelligence in Hand Surgery Questions of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Exams?

Aim: Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are increasingly used in medical education and clinical research. The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of various large language models (LLMs) in responding to questions related to hand surgery. This evaluation was b...

Clinical Outcomes Following Transition from ICS/LABA to Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in Patients with Uncontrolled Asthma: A Real-World Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: A considerable proportion of patients with asthma remain inadequately controlled despite treatment with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist (ICS/LABA) therapy. Single-inhaler triple therapy comprising an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting β...

Large Language Model Decision Support for Cranial CT in Pediatric Head Trauma

Background: Pediatric head trauma is a common reason for emergency department presentation. Although most children have minor injuries, a small proportion harbor clinically important traumatic brain injuries requiring urgent intervention. Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer st...

Feasibility and Prognostic Value of an Ovarian NAR-like Score in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Interval Debulking Surgery

Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery is an established treatment strategy for selected patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. However, simple postoperative prognostic tools integrating pre-treatment disease extent and post-treatme...

Artificial intelligence attitudes in relation to Mediterranean diet adherence and environmental footprints: a cross-sectional study

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between attitudes towards artificial intelligence and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD), carbon footprint awareness and environmental footprint awareness among adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Ankara, Turkey,...

Effect of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength of one-step and two-step universal adhesives to enamel and dentin

This study evaluated the effect of surface treatments on the shear bond strength of one- and two-step universal adhesives applied to enamel and dentin. Eighty extracted human molars were allocated to five experimental conditions: etch-and-rinse phosphoric acid application, Er:YAG...