Browsing by Author "Atay, Kadri"

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A Randomized Trial of Inulin for Bowel Symptoms, Depression and Quality of Life in Constipation Predominant IBS
(Nature Portfolio, 2025) Akcali, Caglar; Ucar, Asli; Atay, Kadri
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of inulin on bowel symptoms, depression and quality of life in individuals with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. This study was designed as a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with a parallel design and a 1:1 allocation ratio. Individuals (n = 34) aged between 21 and 63 years with constipation-predominant IBS were included in the study. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups: the prebiotic group (n = 17), which received a 50%/50% mixture of inulin/oligofructose (4.6 g twice daily, for a total daily dose of 9.2 g), and the placebo group (n = 17), which total received 9.2 g of maltodextrin per day. The intervention period was 8 weeks. Bristol Stool Scale, IBS-Visual Analogue Scale (IBS-VAS), IBS-Symptom Severity Score Scale (IBS-SSS), IBS-Quality of Life Scale (IBS-QoL) and Beck Depression Scale were administered to the participants at the beginning, 1st month and 2nd month. As a result, total IBS-QoL score increased in the prebiotic group (61.0 +/- 19.4 to 77.4 +/- 15.1; p < 0.006), whereas total IBS-SSS score decreased (267.3 +/- 56.0 to 195.8 +/- 59.0; p < 0.026). In the prebiotic group, significant improvement was observed in the IBS-VAS parameters of constipation status (2.2 +/- 2.3 to 4.9 +/- 2.5; p < 0.042(groupxtime)), psychological state (7 (2-10) to 9 (5-10); p < 0.006). It is thought that inulin may have beneficial effects on reducing symptom severity and frequency and on quality of life in individuals with IBS in whom constipation is predominant.
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Radiologic Severity Index Can Be Used To Predict Mortality Risk in Patients With Covid-19
(Turkish Assoc Tuberculosis & Thorax, 2024) Sahutoglu, Elif; Kabak, Mehmet; Cil, Baris; Atay, Kadri; Peker, Ahmet; Guler, Suekran; Sahutoglu, Tuncay
Introduction: Pneumonia is a common symptom of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), and this study aimed to determine how analyzing initial thoracic computerized-tomography (CT) scans using semi-quantitative methods could be used to predict the outcomes for hospitalized patients. Materials and Methods: This study looked at previously collected data from adult patients who were hospitalized with a positive test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 and had CT scans of their thorax at the time of presentation. The CT scans were evaluated for the extent of lung involvement using a semi-quantitative scoring system ranging from 0 to 72. The researchers then analyzed whether CT score could be used to predict outcomes. Results: The study included 124 patients, 55 being females, with a mean age of 46.13 years and an average duration of hospitalization of 11.69 days. Twelve patients (9.6%) died within an average of 17.2 days. The non-surviving patients were significantly older, had more underlying health conditions, and higher CT scores than the surviving patients. After taking age and comorbidities into account, each increase in CT score was associated with a 1.048 increase in the risk of mortality. CT score had a good ability to predict mortality, with an area under the curve of 0.857 and a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 85.7% at a cut-off point of 25.5. Conclusion: Radiologic severity index, which is calculated using a semi-quantitative CT scoring system, can be used to predict the mortality of COVID-19 patients at the time of their initial hospitalization.
The Effects of a Virtual Rainforest and Portable Water Wall Application on Patient Satisfaction, Comfort, Anxiety, and Vital Signs Before Colonoscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2025) Tanriverdi, Seher; Genc, Hasan; Atay, Kadri
Purpose: In this study, we used virtual reality glasses and a virtual rainforest (VRF) movie with natural sounds to create the impression of being in a peaceful VRF. We also used a portable water wall (PW) device that provides a natural appearance with irregular stones and light-emitting diode (LED) lights. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of PW, an artificial natural water wall device, and VRF on patient anxiety, satisfaction, comfort, and vital signs before a colonoscopy procedure. Design: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Methods: The study was completed with 135 participants (45 in the PW group, 45 in the VRF group, and 45 in the control group). Data were collected using the Patient Information Form, Vital Signs Record Form, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Findings: The study's findings demonstrated that, in both the PW and VRF groups, there were substantial increases in satisfaction, comfort, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels, and significant decreases in anxiety, heart rate, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure (P < .05). The means of the variables in the control group before and after the surgery did not differ significantly (P > .05). Conclusions: According to the study results, precolonoscopy PW and VRF reduced anxiety, increased satisfaction and comfort, and had a positive effect on vital signs. The results of this study will contribute to evidence-based nursing practices for disturbances associated with colonoscopy. PWs' sound and visual elements can have a calming and relaxing effect, and VR is a simple, affordable technology that can be used to provide patients better care. (c) 2025 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.