Effect of online mindfulness-based physical exercise program on psychological well-being and life satisfaction during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based physical exercise program on university students' psychological well-being and life satisfaction. In the study, a randomized control group pre-test, post-test, and follow-up test design was used. The study group consisted of 60 students (30 in an experimental group and 30 in a control group) continuing their education in different faculties of a foundation university during the Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey. A personal information questionnaire, Psychological Well-Being Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale were used to collect the study data. The Mindfulness-Based Physical Exercise Program was implemented in the experimental group, once a week for 8 sessions. The results suggested significant differences between the psychological well-being and life satisfaction post-test scores of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group. In the sub-dimensions of psychological well-being, significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups in post-test scores of environmental mastery, personal growth, and purpose in life. There was no significant difference between the psychological well-being, positive relationships with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and self-acceptance sub-dimensions except personal growth sub-dimensions, and life satisfaction post-test and follow-up test scores of the university students in the experimental group. In the post-test comparisons of two groups, a significant difference was found between total psychological well-being, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, and self-acceptance, in favor of the experimental group.

Prevalence of depression and its relation to quality of life during the initial period of COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study on Turkish society and suggestions on potential solutions

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life with the emergence of a global COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. METHODS: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was conducted, including demographics, the self-rating depression scale (SDS), and the quality of life (WHOQOL) evaluation. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of depression was 15.4% in our sample, with 505 participants. SDS overall mean in participants was 39.50±9.02, which indicates no psychopathology. There was a significant difference between the quality of life scores according to depressive levels (P=0.001) except general health (P=0.25). CONCLUSIONS: In the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, mild and moderate depression has been identified. Quality of life is becoming the most critical issue to improve physical, social, and mental components. Besides, to prevent the spread of the virus, mental health, and quality of life improvement interventions should become priority public health strategies.

Prevalence of depression and its relation to quality of life during the initial period of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study on Turkish society and suggestions on potential solutions

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life with the emergence of a global COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. METHODS: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was conducted, including demographics, the self-rating depression scale (SDS), and the quality of life (WHOQOL) evaluation. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of depression was 15.4% in our sample, with 505 participants. SDS overall mean in participants was 39.50 +/- 9.02, which indicates no psychopathology. There was a significant difference between the quality of life scores according to depressive levels (P=0.001) except general health (P=0.25). CONCLUSIONS: In the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, mild and moderate depression has been identified. Quality of life is becoming the most critical issue to improve physical, social, and mental components. Besides, to prevent the spread of the virus, mental health, and quality of life improvement interventions should become priority public health strategies.

Education of healthcare personnel working with pediatric patients during covid-19 pandemic within the framework of infection control

Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n= 4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.

Education of Healthcare Personnel Working with Pediatric Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic within the Framework of Infection Control

Objective: In the early stages of any epidemic caused by new emerging pathogens healthcare personnel is subject to a great risk. Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, proved to be no exception. Many healthcare workers died in the early stages of pandemic due to inadequate precautions and insufficient protection. It is essential to protect and maintain the safety of healthcare personnel for the confinement of pandemic as well as continuity of qualified healthcare services which is already under strain. Educating healthcare personnel on appropiate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is as essential as procuring them. Material and Methods: A survey is conducted on 4927 healthcare personnel working solely with pediatric patients from 32 different centers. Education given on PPE usage were questioned and analyzed depending on age, sex, occupation and region. Results: Among four thousand nine hundred twelve healthcare personnel from 32 different centers 91% (n=4457) received education on PPE usage. Of those who received education only 36% was given both theoretical and applied education. Although there was no differences among different occupation groups, receiving education depended on regions. Conclusion: It is essential to educate healthcare personnel appropiately nationwidely for the continuity of qualified healthcare services during the pandemic.

Preoperative Preparation and Operating Room Management of the Patients Who Have Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Infection

Objective: The virus pandemic called Covid-19 pandemic, has spread from Wuhan city of People’s Republic of China to the whole world in December 2019. It poses a risk to healthcare professionals due to patients and asymptomatic cases carrying the disease. In particular, operating theaters are among the most risky work areas in terms of aerosol forming processes and possible contact. For this reason, the establishment of perioperative operation protocols conveys importance. In this review;our “preoperative patient preparation and operating room operation protocols” including preoperative patient preparation, operating room organization and personal protection equipment which have particular importance are presented. Method: For this purpose, existing protocols and literature scanning have been made and the protocol created in the light of current information includes 3 subtitles as preoperative patient preparation, regulation of operating room procedures, and operating room cleaning at the end of the operation. Results: The protocol created was being used between March 15, and May 10, 2020. When the perioperative management is meticulously implemented in line with our protocols created in accordance with the internal functioning of our institution, it has been observed that the surgical process does not fail, besides safety of patients and employees may be reinforced. Conclusion: In the light of clinical protocols, COVID-19 suspected-infected patients can be identified in the preoperative period, and perioperative risks can be reduced and the safety of the patient, healthcare professionals and other patients can be increased.