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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4Effect of Z Technique Application on Patient Comfort, Pain and Adverse Events in Allergic Rhinitis Patients Receiving Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study; [Z Tekniği Uygulamasının Subkutan Alerjen İmmünoterapisi Alan Alerjik Rinit Hastalarında Konfor, Ağrı ve Yan Etkiler Üzerindeki Etkisi: Randomize Kontrollü Bir Çalışma]
Gökçay, Gönül; Akgün, Zeynep Genç; Çevirme, Ayşe; Tunç, Aylin Meşe; Efetürk, Nida; Ertürk, Özge; Göger, Seda; Uğurlu, Elif Seda; Küçük, Hülya İncirkuş
Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of the Z technique on patient comfort, pain, and adverse events in allergic rhinitis patients receiving subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT). Method: This study employed a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 60 participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (Z technique, n=30) or the control group (conventional SCIT method, n=30). Data were collected using the personal information form, the visual analog scale for pain, the general well-being scale, and the adverse events form (swelling, redness, medication leakage). Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, with Pearson’s chi-square test, independent t-test, dependent t-test, and McNemar’s test applied for statistical evaluation. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCT05657262. Results: SCIT using the Z technique significantly improved quality of life, reduced pain levels, and minimized adverse events after one hour and one dayat 1 hour and 1 day (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Z technique enhanced patient comfort, decreased pain perception, and reduced adverse events, making it a promising alternative for SCIT administration.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ3Short-term Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in De Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study; [De Quervain Tenosinovitinde Yüksek Yoğunluklu Lazer Tedavisinin Kısa Dönem Etkinliği: Prospektif, Randomize, Kontrollü Bir Çalışma]
Dundar Ahi, Emine; Sirzai, Hulya
Objective: The effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) has been demonstrated in some musculoskeletal repetitive strain injury disorders. This study aimed to determine the short-term effectiveness of HILT in de Quervain tenosynovitis (DQT). Methods: Sixty-four patients with DQT diagnosis (32 males, 32 females; 18-65 years) were randomly divided into two groups. A short opponens splint was applied to both groups and HILT to the treatment group and sham HILT to the control group once a day, on alternate days, 3 days a week, for 5 weeks. Pre-and post-treatment evaluations were made using a visual analog scale (VAS); Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire; Short Form-36 Health Survey; and hand grip strength test. Results: The demographic results (age, gender, duration of complaint, body mass index, occupational group) of both groups were similar (p>0.05). The pre-treatment measured values were similar in both groups (p>0.05). After a 5-week treatment, a significant improvement was observed in all parameters in both groups. Post-treatment, hand grip strength levels were statistically higher in the HILT group than in the sham therapy group, and VAS levels were significantly lower (p<0.001). Conclusions: HILT is a non-invasive and reliable method that increases grip strength and decreases pain in DQT.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2022Psycometric Characteristics of the Turkish Version of the Caregiver Vaccination Attitudes Scale
Sobcalı, Sefa; Arslan, Sevda
Objective: This study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Caregiver Vaccination Attitudes Scale. Method: This methodologically designed study consists of parents (n = 220) of 12–35 months old children applying to the Department of Child Health and Diseases in one Research and Application Center for any reason between July 2020 and June 2021. The data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form” and “Caregiver Vaccination Attitudes Scale” and the analysis was made by transferring them to IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 23 and IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences AMOS 23 programs. Frequency distribution for categorical variables, descriptive statistics for numerical variables, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis for scale validity, Cronbach’s alpha value for reliability, and intraclass correlation coefficient analysis for test–retest reliability were used. Results: In the construct validity of the scale, the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin value was found to be.951 and the Barlett’s test showing its suitability for factor analysis was significant (p <.001). The scale consisted of 13 items and a single factor. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was.941, and the total explained variance was 62.822%. The fit index values for the confirmatory factor analysis model of the scale were determined as χ2/df = 2.368, goodness of fit index =.908, normed fit index =.941, comparative fit index =.965, root mean square error of approximation =.079, and standardized root mean square residual =.035, and they were well-matched. Conclusion: The Caregiver Vaccination Attitudes Scale is a valid and reliable scale adapted to Turkish society, and it is sufficient and satisfactory in terms of distribution, measurement skill, internal consistency, and model fit.
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