The effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in hematologic cancer patients aged 65 and older in Turkey: mediating role of hope.

BACKGROUND: The mediating role of hope in the effects of spiritual wellbeing on life satisfaction in elderly haematologic cancer patients in Turkey was investigated in the present study. METHODS: The study was conducted in a descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational design. The study was conducted with 150 patients aged 65 and older who were diagnosed with haematologic cancer and who were referred to a university hospital haematology clinic and outpatient clinic. Research data were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS), Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp-12) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). RESULTS: FACIT-Sp-12 score was 37.25 ± 7.29; DHS score was 40.42 ± 8.29, SWLS score was 16.24 ± 8.79. FACIT-Sp-12 (ß = 0.668) and DHS (ß = 0.226) were found to affect SWLS positively. In terms of the effect of FACIT-Sp-12 on SWLS, DHS has a mediating role and makes the positive effect of FACIT-Sp-12 on SWLS stronger (ß = 0.771). CONCLUSIONS: Spiritual wellbeing levels of the participants in our study were found to be high, while their levels of satisfaction with life and hope were found to be moderate. It was also concluded that spiritual wellbeing had a direct effect on satisfaction with life and an indirect effect through the mediating role of hope.

The effect of reiki on fatigue and sleep quality in individuals with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled study.

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of the application of Reiki on fatigue and sleep quality in people with MS. The study is a randomised controlled study. A total of 60 people (control group = 30, intervention group = 30) participated in this study. Personal Information Form, Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to collect data. It was found that the PFS and PSQI total and subcomponent scores of the intervention group decreased after Reiki compared to the control group and this was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The study showed that Reiki was significantly effective in improving fatigue and sleep quality in people with MS. As Reiki is a simple, inexpensive and accessible method, it was suggested that its use in the management of MS should be encouraged and maintained in nursing practice.

The effects of mandala coloring on fatigue, psychological well-being, and coping with stress in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.

BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis is an important health problem that negatively affects psychosocial status and support systems. Through practices such as mandala coloring, individuals transfer the unknowns they experience to the outside and make them visible. This study was conducted to examine the effects of mandala coloring on fatigue, psychological well-being, and factors associate with coping with stress in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. METHODS: The design was a prospective, parallel-group controlled trial. The study was conducted in the dialysis unit of a university hospital in eastern Turkey between April 4 and October 31, 2022, with a total of 60 patients, 30 in the intervention group, and 30 in the control group. The patients in the intervention group colored mandala once a week for 2 h, for a total of 8 weeks. The data were collected face-to-face using a patient information form, a Fatigue Severity Scale, a Psychological Well-Being Scale, and a Ways of Coping Questionnaire. RESULTS: There were improvements in fatigue severity and psychological well-being over the 8-week study period in both the intervention and control groups. Scores were similar at baseline in the control and intervention groups, but better in the intervention groups compared to controls at 4 and 8 weeks for both metrics (p < 0001). Five factors from the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (self-confident approach, optimistic approach, seeking social support, helpless approach, and submissive approach) each improved during the 8-week period in the intervention group (p < 0.001). Three of these five factors improved in the control group as well. Scores for each of the five coping factors were better in the intervention group compared to controls at 4 and 8 weeks (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Mandala coloring improved fatigue and psychological well-being and was associated with improved patient coping strategies.

The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercise applied to lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy on dyspnea, pain and sleep quality: A randomized controlled trial.

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study is the analysis of how progressive muscle relaxation exercise affects dyspnea, pain and sleep quality in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy. METHODS: Seventy-four patients diagnosed with lung cancer were included in this randomized controlled study. A total of 16 sessions of progressive muscle relaxation exercises were applied to the patients in the intervention group for a duration of 30 min, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Patient Information Form, Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (MRC dyspnea scale), Pitssburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Visual Analog Scale- Pain (VAS-P) were used to collect data. RESULTS: Socio-demographic and disease characteristics were found to be similar in control and intervention groups. Final scores indicated significant differences between the experimental and control groups in all variables. The experimental group showed significantly more favorable results in dyspnea (p < 0.001), pain (p < 0.003) and sleep (p < 0.001) symptoms. When the effect size values (Cohen's d) of these findings were analyzed, PMR exercise was found to have a moderate effect on mean VAS-P scores (0.548) and a large effect on mean MRC dyspnea scale (1.073) and PSQI (0.970) scores. These results indicated significant differences in pre and post intervention mean scores. CONCLUSION: Progressive muscle relaxation exercise applied to lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy was found to be effective in reducing dyspnea and pain severity and improving sleep quality. Clinical trial registration at ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT04978805.

The effects of eye masks and earplugs on sleep quality, anxiety, fear, and vital signs in patients in an intensive care unit: A randomised controlled study.

In intensive care units, environmental factors like loud noises and bright lights can cause fear, anxiety, changes in vital signs, and sleep disturbances. The aim of this study was to find out how using earplugs and eye masks during the night affected sleep quality, anxiety, fear, and vital signs of patients in an intensive care unit. A total of 70 patients, 35 in the intervention and 35 in the control group, were included in this randomised controlled study. While the patients in the intervention group were provided with earplugs and eye masks for 3 nights in addition to their routine care, only routine care was given to the patients in the control group. The 'Introductory Information Form', 'Visual Analogue Scale-Fear (VAS-F)', 'Visual Analogue Scale-Anxiety (VAS-A)', 'Vital Signs Monitoring Form', and 'Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire' were used for data collection. It was found that the mean scores of VAS-F, VAS-A, heart rate, diastolic and systolic blood pressure of the intervention group decreased significantly after the intervention, while their sleep quality increased significantly. In this study, it was found that using earplugs and eye masks for patients in an intensive care unit during the night was effective in improving patients' sleep quality and reducing fear, anxiety, and problems in vital signs.

The effect of health empowerment on elder abuse in older adults.

BACKGROUND: Understanding elder abuse requires an assessment of variables that may limit older adults' capacities to handle their everyday lives, to live independently, and to defend themselves. This study was conducted to examine the effect of health empowerment on elder abuse in older adults. METHODS: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 250 elderly individuals who applied to the internal medicine clinics of a university hospital in Elazig, eastern Turkey. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Elders Health Empowerment Scale (EHES) and the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST). RESULTS: The average EHES total score of participants was 25.52 ± 6.58. The H-S/EAST total score was 4.22 ± 3.49. Among subscales, the score of "Characteristics of the elder that make him or her vulnerable to abuse" subscale was 1.04 ± 0.83, the score of 'Overt violation of personal rights and direct abuse' subscale was 1.55 ± 1.30, and the score of 'Characteristics of potentially abusive situations' subscale was 1.62 ± 1.94. It was determined that the EHES (ß = -0.163, P < 0.01) variable had a negative and significant effect on H-S/EAST. It was found that a one-unit decrease in the EHES variable increased the level of H-S/EAST 0.849 times. CONCLUSION: It was determined that the level of empowerment of the participants was moderate. Elderly individuals were found to have a moderate risk of elder abuse. It was found that the risk of elder abuse decreased as older individuals became stronger.

Effects of Virtual Reality on Pain, Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction in Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Trial.

BACKGROUND: Since patients are conscious during the coronary angiography procedure, they may experience pain and anxiety regarding possible complications and an uncertain outcome. AIM: This study was conducted to determine the effects of virtual reality application on pain severity, anxiety level, and patient satisfaction in patients who undergo coronary angiography. METHOD: This randomized controlled study was conducted with a total of 70 patients, including 35 patients in the intervention and 35 patients in the control group. Apart from their routine treatment, virtual reality glasses application was used in the intervention group patients during the procedure. The patients in the control group were given only routine treatment. Data were collected by using "Descriptive Information Form", "Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)", Anxiety Assessment Scale (AAS), "Physiological Symptoms of Anxiety Follow-up Form", and "Virtual Reality Glass Application Satisfaction Form". RESULTS: Mean post-intervention scores of VAS, AAS, heart rate, diastolic and systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate of the intervention group decreased significantly compared with the control group, while O2 saturation value was found to increase significantly. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, it was found that virtual reality application was effective in reducing pain and anxiety, increasing patient satisfaction, and normative regulation of vital signs in patients who undergo coronary angiography.

Examination of health literacy and personal impact of epilepsy in patients with epilepsy.

AIM: We conducted this study to examine the impact of health literacy on the personal impact of epilepsy in patients with epilepsy. METHOD: We conducted this cross-sectional and correlational study with 125 individuals who were admitted to the neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital in eastern Turkey, who met the research criteria, and who accepted to participate in the study. We collected the data by using the "Descriptive Information Form (DIF)", "The Personal Impact of Epilepsy Scale (PIES)", and "Health Literacy Scale (HLS)". RESULTS: We found that the mean HLS total score of the participants was 104.84 ± 22.88. We also found the mean PIES total score to be 27.08 ± 18.56. Regression results using PIES as a dependent variable reported that the model created was statistically significant (F (21,83) = 11.398, p < 0.05). Among the variables included in the model, income status and HLS were negative (ß = -0.209; ß = -0.194; ß = -0.364, respectively) predictors of the PIES total score. However, seizure status in the last year, number of drugs used, and seizure type were positive predictors of the PIES total score. We found that the variables included in the analysis explained 74% of the total PIES score. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the health literacy level (HLL) of the participants was sufficient or very good, and the effect of the disease on individuals with epilepsy was low. The effect of the disease on individuals with epilepsy decreased as the level of health literacy increased.

The effects of strength of religious faith on post-traumatic growth in patients with epilepsy.

AIM: This study was conducted to examine the effects of strength of religious faith on post-traumatic growth in patients with epilepsy. METHOD: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 112 participants who were admitted to the neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital in eastern Turkey, who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected by using "Descriptive Information Form", "Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (SCSRFQ)", and "Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI)". Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire SCRFSQ has a maximum strength of faith score of 40 points and the PGTI has a maximum growth after a traumatic event score of 105 points. RESULTS: Mean SCSRFQ total score of the participants was found to be 31.04 ± 5.17. Mean PTGI total score was found to be 60.54 ± 16.50. As a result of the regression analysis, it was found that the independent variable affected the dependent variable PTGI total score significantly (F(1,110) = 13.999, p = 0.000). It was also found that the independent variable affected the PTGI total score positively (ß = 0.336) and explained 11% of the PTGI total score (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: It was found that the participants had high strength of religious faith score and moderate post-traumatic growth score. It was found that post-traumatic growth increased as strength of religious faith increased.

Investigation of illness perception and pregnancy avoidance in sexually active women with epilepsy.

AIM: The aim of the study was to examine the perception of illness and avoidance of pregnancy in sexually active women with epilepsy. METHODS: This study was completed with 82 women with epilepsy who were sexually active and who were admitted to the neurology clinic and outpatient clinic between June and September 2022. The descriptive information form, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-B), and Pregnancy Avoidance Scale (PAS) were used to collect the data. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients in the study was 32.96 ±â€¯5.92 years and the mean disease duration was 11.19 ±â€¯7.46 years. Among the patients, 75.6% had previous pregnancies, 70.7% did not have miscarriage or abortion, 69.5% previously gave birth, 61% used a contraceptive method (condom, intrauterine device (IUD), pills, etc.) in their last sexual intercourse, 52.4% had good communication with their spouses, 20% had two children, 51.2% had three or more seizures, and 86.6% used antiseizure medications (ASMs). The mean PAS score of the patients was 2.31 ±â€¯1.14 and the mean IPQ-B score was 35.10 ±â€¯13.16. The regression analysis found that the perception of illness was a significant positive predictor of avoidance of pregnancy and explained 17% of it. CONCLUSION: Women with epilepsy avoided pregnancy and had negative illness perceptions. Moreover, negative illness perception increased pregnancy avoidance in women with epilepsy.

The Effects of Self-Acupressure on Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality in Colon and Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic and colon cancer are among important gastrointestinal cancer diseases. Pain, fatigue, and insomnia are among the most common symptoms in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Self-acupressure may improve patients' pain, fatigue, sleep quality, quality of life, and functional well-being. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of self-acupressure application on pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in colon and pancreatic cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. METHODS: This randomized controlled study was conducted with 60 patients in treatment for pancreatic or colon cancer, 30 in the intervention and 30 in the control group, between June and October 2021. Participants in the intervention group were asked to complete 16 acupressure sessions for 4 weeks, 2 days a week in the morning and afternoon for a total of 18 minutes, depending on the preparation and pressure time on 4 pressure points. Control group participants did not receive any interventions during the study. The data were collected by using a personal information form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Piper Fatigue Scale, and the visual analog scale. RESULTS: After self-acupressure, the visual analog scale, Piper Fatigue Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores of the intervention group decreased when compared with the control group scores; the difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Self-acupressure was effective in reducing the pain, fatigue, and sleep disorder scores of patients with colon or pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: In nursing practice, self-acupressure, an applicable, accessible, and inexpensive method in the management of cancer-related symptoms, can be supported and maintained during a 4-week period.

The effect of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive function in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients: A randomized controlled study.

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of self-acupressure on quality of life, physical and cognitive functions in individuals with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). METHODS: In our randomized controlled study; participants in the study group were asked to perform self-acupressure on 6 points. They were asked to perform a total of 16 sessions, 2 days a week, for an average of 27 min each session in the morning and evening. No intervention was made in the control group during the study. Data were collected using Descriptive Information Form, Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite Test (MSFC), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life 54 Scale (MSQL-54). RESULTS: Thirty-one individuals with RRMS in each group, 25 women in the study group and 21 women in the control group, were included in the study. After the self-acupressure application, a positive and significant difference was detected in all MSFC sub-parameters (9-Hole Peg Test, Timed 25-foot Walk Test, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test) values of the study group compared to the control group. In addition, after self-acupressure application, the study group was found to have statistically significantly higher scores in both the combined physical health and composite mental health sub-parameters of MSQOL-54 compared to the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: We found that self-acupressure was effective in improving physical function, cognitive function and quality of life in RRMS patients. Additionally, self-acupressure is a feasible, accessible and inexpensive method in the disease management of multiple sclerosis, which needs to be treated or supported continuously.

Age-friendly cities and communities questionnaire: A research on Turkish validity and reliability.

PURPOSE: This study has been conducted to test the Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This methodological research has been carried out in a health center in Istanbul between January and April 2021. Between the specified dates, 306 older adults who met the research criteria within the population of the research, who accepted to participate and returned the filled-out questionnaires have been included in the study. The items of the scale are scored between -2, 2 and the scale consists of 20 items and 8 sub-dimensions. After the scale was translated, the content and structure validity tests were carried out. RESULTS: As a result of the evaluations and analyses, the content validity index of the scale was found to be 0.96. In the explanatory factor analysis conducted in the adaptation of the scale to Turkish, the total variance rate explained was found to be 92.36%. The factor loads of all items ranged between 0.71 and 0.91. The Cronbach Alpha values of the sub-dimensions of the scale ranged from .899 to .969, and the total Cronbach Alpha value was determined as .954. EFA and CFA results showed that the scale consists of 8 sub-dimensions with 20 items and the factor structure is sufficient. Good coherence index values were obtained as a result of CFA. CONCLUSION: The Turkish version of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire is a valid and reliable measurement tool to evaluate age-friendly practices in an area where older adults live.

The Relationship Between Death Anxiety and Religious Coping Styles in Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19: A Sample in the East of Turkey.

This study was conducted to find out the relationship between death anxiety and religious coping styles in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. This cross-sectional and relational study was carried out with snowball sampling technique between May 15 and June 15, 2021. It was found that the participants had a mean Death Anxiety Scale total score of 10.42 ±2.77, they had a mean positive religious coping sub-scale score of 23.44±2.66 and a mean negative religious coping sub-scale score of 12.82 ±3.08. Statistically significant positive association was found between Death Anxiety Scale and Religious Coping Questionnaire's both positive and negative coping sub-scale scores (p < .05). It was found that patients diagnosed with COVID-19 had high level of death anxiety and positive religious coping styles. It was also found that death anxiety levels increased in the patients as their use of positive and negative coping increased.

Attitude scale for the dietary therapy of hemodialysis patients: Turkish validity and reliability study.

PURPOSE: The present study aims at the adaptation of "Attitude Scale for the Dietary Therapy of Hemodialysis Patients" (ASDTHP) into Turkish language with a validity and reliability study. METHODS: Methodological design was used in the study which included 200 patients receiving treatment in the dialysis unit of a university and a state hospital in Turkey from April 2019 to October 2019. RESULTS: As a result of the assessments and analyses conducted, content validity of the scale was found as 0.98. Total Cronbach's coefficient of the scale was 0.84, while Cronbach's coefficient was 0.91 for propensity of behavior that is affected by cognition, 0.91 for propensity of behavior that is affected by diet and 0.87 for negative effect that modifies the diet. Item factor loads were found to differ between 0.73 and 0.89 and item total correlation coefficients were found to be between 0.38 and 0.53. It was found that Turkish version of the Attitude Scale for the Dietary Therapy of Hemodialysis Patients also had three sub-dimensions like the original scale. CONCLUSION: Turkish version of ASDTHP is a valid and reliable measurement instrument to evaluate the attitudes of hemodialysis patients about dietary therapy. ASDTHP can help nurses in finding out hemodialysis patients' lack of knowledge and skills and negative attitudes about diet therapy.

Turkish validity and reliability study of disease-related fear scale in patients with epilepsy.

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish disease-related fear scale (D-RFS) for adult patients with epilepsy. METHODS: This methodological study was conducted with 154 patients with epilepsy who were referred to the neurology clinic and outpatient clinic of Firat University Hospital between December 2021 and March 2022. Content and construct validity were evaluated after the scale was translated into Turkish. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted for construct validity. Item analyses and internal consistency analyses were conducted for reliability. Convergent validity was also evaluated. RESULTS: As a result of the evaluations and analyses, the content validity index of the scale was found to be 0.97. Exploratory factor analysis showed that the value of total variance explained by two factors was 74.77%. Factor loading of all items was found to be between 0.60 and 0.93. Cronbach's alpha values of the factors were found to be 0.97, while the total Cronbach's alpha value was found to be 0.95. As a result of the EFA and CFA, the 27-item, 2-factor disease-related fear scale was confirmed without changes to the original form of the scale. Good fit index values were obtained as a result of CFA. CONCLUSION: The Turkish version of the disease-related fear scale for adult patients with epilepsy is a valid and reliable measurement tool to evaluate the disease-related fear of adult patients with epilepsy and to use in clinical practice.

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale.

Background: Nurses should have humanistic qualities to identify what the patient needs with an effective care plan and meet these needs. The aim of this study is to conduct the Turkish validity and reliability study of the Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale. Methods: This methodological study was carried out with 300 nurses online (e-mail, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram) between April 02, 2021, and May 15, 2021. A questionnaire prepared via docs.google.com/forms was sent to the nurses. The scale was translated into Turkish, and then, the content and construct validity of its Turkish version was obtained through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability of the scale was tested by performing item analysis and internal consistency analysis. Results: The analysis revealed that the content validity index of the scale was 0.96. In the exploratory factor analysis performed within the scope of the Turkish adaptation of the scale, the rate of the total variance explained was 59.63%. Factor loadings of all the items ranged between 0.47 and 0.79. While Cronbach's Alpha value was 0.93 for the overall Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale, it ranged from 0.71 to 0.89 for its subscales. The exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis revealed no necessity of making any revision or modification in the scale. Therefore, the 29-item and five-dimension structure of the Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale was used in its Turkish version. Goodness-of-fit index values were obtained after the CFA was performed. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Humanistic Practice Ability of Nursing Scale can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool to assess nurses' humanistic practice ability.

The Effects of Perceived Stigma on the Concealment of Disease and Satisfaction with Life in Patients with Epilepsy: An Example in Eastern Turkey.

Background: Stigma and exclusion are common features of epilepsy in both developed and developing countries, and they cause a significant burden associated with the condition. At the same time, although it varies from country to country depending on cultural differences and economic conditions, having epilepsy causes significant social consequences. Objective: This study was conducted to examine the effects of perceived stigma on the concealment of disease and satisfaction with life in patients with epilepsy living in the east of Turkey. Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out with 150 patients who met the study criteria and who agreed to participate in the study between March and July 2021 in a university hospital in Elazig, east of Turkey. The data were collected using a personal information form, an Epilepsy Stigma Scale (ESS), a Concealment of Epilepsy Scale (CES), and a Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results: The total mean ESS score of the patients was 40.7 ± 9.04, the total CES mean score was 57.19 ± 12.57, and the total SWLS mean score was 6.68 ± 2.86. When the regression coefficients were examined, it was found that the ESS variable had a positive and significant effect on the CES, while the ESS and the CES had a negative and significant effect on satisfaction with life (p < 0.001). Conclusion: It was found that the patients had high levels of perceived stigma and concealment of epilepsy and low satisfaction with life levels. It was also found that the patients concealed their disease for fear of stigma, which negatively affected their satisfaction with life.

The Relationship Between Fear, Obsession and Quality of Life in Chronic Patients Due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

AIM: Excessive fear and repetitive negative thoughts about COVID-19 in individuals with chronic diseases, who are among high risk group in COVID-19 pandemic may cause psychological disorders such as obsession and affect the quality of life negatively. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between fear, obsessive behaviors and quality of life in chronic patients due to COVID-19 pandemic. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out between October 5 and 31, 2020. The survey form was sent online to individuals with a chronic disease who were 18 and older. 255 individuals who responded to surveys were included in the study. The data were collected with Personal Information Form, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (OCS) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Form (WHOQOL-BREF-TR). RESULTS: Fear of COVID-19 Scale mean score was found as 21.99±7.28, OCS mean score was found as 4.78±3.62, WHOQOL-BREF-TR physical subdomain mean score was found as 13.58±3.35, psychological subdomain mean score was found as 14.19±3.29, social subdomain mean score was found as 14.13±3.66, environmental subdomain mean score was found as 14.16±3.36, and national environmental subdomain mean score was found as 13.83±2.82. A positive and moderate significant correlation was found between FCV-19S and OCS (r=0.571, p=0.000). A positive and very weak significant correlation was found between OCS and WHOQOL-BREF-TR physical subdomain (r=0.166, p=0.00). CONCLUSION: The participants were found to have high levels of fear of COVID-19 and low levels of obsession with COVID-19. It was found that individuals' fears increased obsessive thoughts and obsessive thoughts positively affected quality of life.

Breathing therapy and emotional freedom techniques on public speaking anxiety in Turkish nursing students: A randomized controlled study.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Public speaking is a common challenge that university students have to face. This study aims to determine the effects of Breathing Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on public speaking anxiety in Turkish nursing students. METHODS: This randomized controlled study included 76 nursing students. Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale, The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Speech Anxiety Scale. RESULTS: Before the administration of Breathing Therapy and EFT, the students' median scores from the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Speech Anxiety Scale were similar. However, the median scores of the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Speech Anxiety Scale scores significantly decreased in both of the experimental groups after the interventions (p <0.001). EFT (d = 3.18) was more effective than Breathing Therapy (d = 1.46) in reducing Speech anxiety. CONCLUSION: It was found that Breathing Therapy and EFT are effective methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and speaking anxiety.