http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11520 2026-04-09T01:54:20Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11550 Title: Nursing Students’ Attitudes to the Recording and Protection of Patients’ Health Data: A Cross-Sectional Study Authors: Yılmaz, Dilek; Uysal, Oktay Abstract: Abstract Background: Understanding nursing students’ attitudes toward patient data protection is crucial, as it can affect their future practice and adherence to legal and ethical standards. The primary aim of this study was to assess nursing students’ attitudes toward the recording and protection of patients’ health data. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study, 460 students were selected using the convenience sampling method. The intention was to contact the whole research population; however, data were collected from those who agreed to participate in the study and who completed the data collection form, which accounted for 70% of the population. For data collection, a five-question student description form and the personal health data recording and protection attitude form for nursing students, consisting of 31 questions checked for language validity, were used. The independent samples t-test and one-way variance analysis were used in independent groups. Results: The students’ mean score on the personal health data recording and protection attitude form for nursing students total was 3.96 ± 0.56. The attitudes to the recording and protection of patients’ health data of female students, in their second-year of study, who had knowledge concerning personal data and health data, who desired to work in fields of practice related to their studies, and whose levels of communication with patients in their fields of practice were significantly better than those of other students (p = 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.001, respectively). Conclusions: Nursing students demonstrated positive attitudes to the recording and protection of patients’ data, and certain independent variables affect this. The results of the study may provide nursing educators with an opportunity to carry out interventions relating to factors that affect the attitudes of nursing students to the recording and protection of patients’ health data. Qualitative and interventional studies on the research topic with larger samples are warranted. Keywords: medical records, nursing students, records, Turkey 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11548 Title: Nursing Students’ Epistemological Beliefs and Critical Thinking Skills Authors: Çobanoğlu, Asuman; Bilgiç, Şebnem Abstract: Abstract Background: Epistemological beliefs and critical thinking affect the approach to knowledge and decision-making processes in nursing practice. These characteristics positively contribute to the personal development and quality of patient care of nurses. This study investigated the relationship between nursing students’ epistemological beliefs and critical thinking skills. Methods: This descriptive and correlational study included 752 students studying nursing. The study was conducted with students enrolled in nursing programs at two state universities located in the northeast and west of Turkey. Data were collected using a Student Information Form, the Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ), and the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS). Results: The mean age of the students was 20.49 ± 1.73 years, and 78.2% were females. The students’ mean scores were 82.73 ± 12.05 on the total EBQ and 43.00 ± 5.35 on the CTDS. A negative and moderate (r = −0.315, p = 0.000) relationship was noted between the nursing students’ mean scores on the EBQ and CTDS. Conclusions: The study results indicate that the nursing students’ epistemological beliefs and critical thinking levels were above mean and that students with higher epistemological beliefs had higher critical thinking skills. According to these findings, utilizing instructional strategies incorporating practice and questioning in nursing education may enhance students’ epistemological beliefs and critical thinking abilities. Keywords: critical thinking, epistemology, nursing students, Türkiye 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11547 Title: Association of Self-Reported Disease Severity with Depression and Anxiety among COPD Patients Authors: Saad Aldabayan, Yousef; Alaban, Antonieto; Fabella, Eduardo; Ismael, Amal; Aldelhafez, Aldelhafez Abstract: Abstract Background: This study was conducted to estimate the proportion of patients who experience a high impact from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on their health status and those who also experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also sought to determine whether the health impact of the disease is associated with anxiety and depression. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 177 randomly selected patients with COPD seeking treatment in various primary health centers in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) was used to determine the impact of COPD on health generally, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to determine the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms. Multiple logistic regression was performed to determine the association between the health impact of COPD on the respondents and the presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression. Results: Patients who had a CAT Score of >21 were 17.37 times more likely to experience anxiety. Patients with COPD who had a CAT Score of >21 were 5.62 times more likely to experience depression. Conclusion: COPD had a severe impact on the health of nearly 30% of the patients affected. The high impact of COPD on health increases the likelihood of having anxiety and depression symptoms. Keywords: anxiety disorders, chronic obstructive, comorbidity, depression, pulmonary disease, tobacco smoking 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11546 Title: Evaluation of the Relationship Between Self-Care and Treatment Compliance in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study from Northeast Türkiye Authors: Caner, Enver; Kavuran, Esin Abstract: Abstract Background: The study aimed to investigate the connection between self-care behaviors and treatment adherence among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional correlational study was conducted between January and May 2022 in a public hospital involving 191 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected using the patient information form, the diabetes self-care scale, and the assessment scale for treatment compliance in type 2 diabetes. Results: The mean self-care score was 84.57 ± 14.46 years, and the mean treatment compliance score was 79.50 ± 11.13 years, with a significant negative correlation between them (r = −0.315, p < 0.001). Factors positively influencing self-care were being female (p < 0.05), unemployed (p < 0.05), farmer or civil servant (p < 0.05), hospitalized in the past year (p < 0.01), and exercising regularly or occasionally (p < 0.001). Treatment compliance was significantly higher in those who did not exercise (p < 0.01). A positive correlation was found between age and treatment compliance (r = 0.152, p < 0.05) but not with BMI or diagnosis duration. Conclusions: The study revealed that patients exhibited moderate levels of self-care and treatment compliance. Moreover, as selfcare improved, treatment compliance tended to decrease. Keywords: nurse, self-care, treatment compliance, type 2 diabetes 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z