Browsing by Author "Ozturk, Huri"

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Examining the hand hygiene beliefs and practices of nursing students and the effectiveness of their handwashing behaviour
(Wiley Online Library, 2020) Ceylan, Burcu; Baran, Leyla; Güneş, Ülkü; Baran, Leyla; Ozturk, Huri; Sahbudak, Gul; 09.06. Department of Social Services/ Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü; 9. Faculty of Health Sciences / Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi; 01. Mardin Artuklu University / Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi
Aims and objectives: To examine the hand hygiene beliefs and practices of Turkish nursing students and the effectiveness of their handwashing. Background: Handwashing is the most important part of preventing cross-infection, but there is a considerable amount of evidence that shows that the handwashing technique of nurses and nursing students is not always very effective. Design/methods: This research was carried out in two stages and is type of descriptive, analytical and observational. The study comprised 563 students from a Faculty of Nursing. Besides evaluating the nursing students' sociodemographic data, we assessed their beliefs and hand hygiene practices using a Hand Hygiene Beliefs Scale (HHBS) and Hand Hygiene Practices Inventory (HHPI) and also used with "Derma LiteCheck" device to assess how effectively they washed their hands. The STROBE checklist was used. Results: The handwashing frequency of the female students was significantly higher. The scores on both the HHBS and the HHPI were significantly higher among the female students compared to the males. The dirtiest areas of the hand were determined as nails (nail beds, beneath the nails), skin between the fingers and fingertips. Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that although student nurses have positive perceptions about hand hygiene and appear to have developed good habits, the effectiveness of their handwashing is poor. Relevance to clinical practice: It is of great importance that UV light and florescent gel are made readily available both at nursing schools and in hospitals and other health institutions since these elements are useful in providing immediate visual feedback for a full assessment of handwashing behaviour.
The Effects of Video-Based and Blended Learning on Medication Dosage Calculation Skills of Paramedic Students: A Randomized, Quasi-Experimental Study
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2025) Baran, Leyla; Ozturk, Huri
Background:Medication dosage calculation (MDC) is a vital component of clinical competence for healthcare providers, particularly in emergency medical services, where miscalculations can lead to life-threatening outcomes. This study aimed to compare and evaluate the effects of video-based learning (VBL) and blended learning (BL) on the MDC skills of paramedic students, with the hypothesis that BL would result in higher posttest MDC performance compared to VBL.Methods:A randomized quasi-experimental design was used. A total of 151 paramedic students were randomly assigned to 2 groups. Both groups received a 2-week e-learning course that included video-based content and task-based exercises. Additionally, the BL group received an 8-hour classroom-based training session during the same 2-week period, which was scheduled as a single full-day session on the third day of the first week. Following the intervention, both groups completed a posttest assessing their MDC skills.Results:The BL group achieved significantly higher posttest scores (82.19 +/- 13.74) compared to the VBL group (72.24 +/- 21.87), with the difference being statistically significant (P = .001).Conclusion:While both methods were effective in enhancing MDC skills, BL was more effective. E-learning materials require further development to function as a fully independent instructional approach.