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- ArticleAçık Erişim2023CARE BURDEN AND INFLUENCING FACTORS OF ELDERLY PATIENTS RECEIVING HOME HEALTH CARE: PERSPECTIVES OF PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Gürsoy, Ersan; Eren, Salih
Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the care burden and influencing factors of patients receiving home health care. Materials and Methods: The study was cross-sectional descriptive and was conducted with patients who benefited from a tertiary hospital's home health care unit. A 25-question demographic data questionnaire was prepared by the researchers by scanning the literature, and the BARTHEL daily living activities index was applied to the patients. Results: A total of 416 people participated in the study, 34.86% (n=145) of whom were male, and 65.14% (n=271) were female. According to the Barthel daily living activities index, 43.75% (n=182) of the patients were entirely dependent, 38.46% (n=160) were severely dependent, and their average score was 34.14±29.27. No significant relationship was found between the gender of the caregiver, closeness with the patient, education level of the patient and the perceived burden of care. On the other hand, a significant relationship was found between the education level of the caregiver, the profession, the dependency degree of the patient, and the perceived burden of care (p=0.001, p=0.031, and p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: To reduce the care burden of caregivers, it is necessary to increase the quality and accessibility of home healthcare services, provide education and support for patients and caregivers, and take measures to maintain and improve patients' independence.
RDL Kalıcı Kaydıİncele - ArticleAçık Erişim2023Hepatitis A Seroprevalence and Factors Affecting Hepatitis A Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers in a University Hospital; [Bir Üniversite Hastanesinde Saǧlik Çalişanlarinda Hepatit A Seroprevalansi ve Hepatit A Aşilamasini Etkileyen Faktörler]
Gürsoy, Ersan; Kilinçer, Mehmet; Yanmaz, Gadime; Yaǧiz, Mercan
Although there is an effective and valid vaccine, hepatitis A is an important public health problem, especially in underdeveloped countries. Ensuring high vaccination rates can help reduce the burden of hepatitis A. The aim of our study was to investigate hepatitis A seroprevalence, vaccination status, and barriers to vaccination among healthcare professionals. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The study was carried out in the Staff Health Screening Outpatient Clinic of Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, and the hepatitis A immunoglobulin G (IgG) results of 226 people included in the study were evaluated. A 20-question questionnaire prepared by the researchers, which scanned the participants' occupations, hepatitis infection status, coronavirus and hepatitis A vaccination status, barriers to vaccination, and their relationship with primary care physicians, was filled in by face- to-face interview method. Results: The mean age was 30.02. Anti-hepatitis A virus IgG value was positive in 65.5% (n=148) of the participants. Only 36.7% (n=83) of the participants had previously been vaccinated against hepatitis A. The biggest obstacle to vaccination was the lack of time with 32.1% (n=46). Hepatitis A vaccination rate of physicians were statistically significantly higher than the others (p=0.018). The communication of the participants with their family physicians positively affected the vaccination rates positively (p=0.001). Conclusion: The vaccination rate among healthcare workers was relatively low, indicating the need for increased efforts to improve vaccination rates. At this stage, family physicians should take a more active role in public health.
RDL Kalıcı Kaydıİncele - ArticleAçık Erişim2022Use of Acupuncture in Migraine Patients: A Case Report
Gürsoy, Ersan
Introduction: Acupuncture is a treatment method with a history of about 3000 years and can be used for many ailments, especially in pain treatment. Migraine often affects the young population and is 2-3 times more common in women. Migraine both reduces the quality of life of the person and becomes an economic burden on society. Case: In this case, we use acupuncture for a 50-year-old female who cannot use oral drugs. After 10 sessions, she had significant relief. Conclusion: We advise acupuncture in the treatment of migraine, especially for patients with comorbidities, using multiple drugs, or who do not want to use drugs.
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