Browsing by Author "Tanriverdi, Seher"

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Determination of Body Image and Self-Efficacy Levels in Patients After Cornea Transplantation
(Elsevier Espana Slu, 2024) Genc, H.; Tanriverdi, Seher; Sen, M. A.
Purpose: The study aimed to determine body image and levels after surgery in cornea transplant patients. Materials and methods: The population of this cross-sectional study was composed of 383 patients presented to the Eye Bank unit of a University Hospital after corneal transplantation. Sample size of 193 patients was calculated with 0.5 power, a margin of error of 5%, representing 95% of the universe. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the patients by the researcher and the study was completed with 178 patients in September - November 2022. The data were collected using a Patient Information Form, the Body Image Scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Parametric tests, Pearson Correlation, Student's T -test, and One-Way Analysis of Variance tests were performed were used in the data analysis. Results: It was determined that the mean Body Image Scale score of the transplant patients participating in the study was 159.41 +/- 36.99 and the mean Self-Efficacy Scale score was 30.37 +/- 8.31. When the comparison of the mean scores was examined, the difference between the mean scores of gender, marital status, occupation, and body image scale was statistically significant (P < .05), while the difference between the self-efficacy mean scores was not statistically significant (P > .05). There was a positive, moderately strong significant relationship between body image and the self-efficacy of the patients (P < .01) (r = .57) Conclusion: It was found that the patient's body image and self-efficacy levels were high, and self-efficacy increased as the body image increased. (c) 2023 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.
The Emotions Experienced by Women Undergoing Mastectomy Over the Course of the Disease and Treatment: A Qualitative Study
(Springer, 2025) Soylemez, Neslihan; Tanriverdi, Seher; Cengiz, Zeliha; Can, Hilal
PurposeObtaining firsthand insight into breast cancer facilitates a detailed understanding of women with breast cancer' emotional experiences, thereby promotes holistic cancer care. This study aimed to identify the emotions experienced by women undergoing mastectomy during the disease and treatment process.MethodsThis qualitative study, based on a descriptive phenomenological design, was conducted using semi-structured interviews to explore the emotions of women who had undergone mastectomy during the diagnosis and treatment stages. Twenty-nine breast cancer women with breast cancer aged 27-68 who had undergone mastectomy participated in the study, which was carried out in the general surgery clinic of a university hospital. The data obtained from the interviews were subjected to thematic analysis.ResultsIt was found that women undergoing mastectomy experience a wide range of emotions at all stages of breast cancer and develop corresponding coping strategies. Five themes emerged from the analysis: emotions related to diagnosis, emotions related to treatment, future-oriented emotions, coping strategies, and family and social relationships. Unlike the findings reported in the literature, this study revealed that women often expressed reactions such as "wanting to die" or "not feeling anything" during the diagnosis process. In terms of family relationships, diverse factors such as divorce, spousal psychological violence, spousal support, and physical violence were noted.ConclusionsHaving breast cancer triggers profound emotional fluctuations in women, such as fear, uncertainty, burnout, and disturbances in self-perception. While hope and optimism for the future are fueled by positive emotions such as social support and a desire to see children happy, negative experiences such as cancer stigma and psychological violence increase the emotional burden. Supportive care teams are recommended to enhance psychosocial support services, promote the emotional well-being of women after mastectomy, strengthen family and social participation, develop individualized care plans, and implement holistic approaches through team-based care.
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The Effect of Virtual Rainforest and a White Noise Mobile Application on Satisfaction, Tolerance, Comfort, and Vital Signs During Arthroscopy
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2024) Genc, Hasan; Tanriverdi, Seher; Akar, Mehmet Sait
Background and purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Virtual Rainforest (VRF) and a White Noise (WN) mobile applications on patient satisfaction, tolerance, comfort, and vital signs during arthroscopic knee surgery. Methods: This is a randomized, controlled, interventional study. The study was completed with a total of 93 participants, 31 in the VRF group, 31 in the WN group, and 31 in the control group. Data were collected using a Patient Information Form and a Visual Analog Scale for satisfaction, tolerance, and comfort. Results: The results of study showed that there were significant increases in tolerance, satisfaction, comfort, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels and significant decreases in heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressures in both VRF and WN groups (p < .05). In the control group, no significant difference was found between the means of the variables before and after the procedure (p > .05). Conclusion: According to the results of the study, VRF and WN applied during the arthroscopy procedure increased satisfaction, tolerance, and comfort in patients and had a positive effect on vital signs. Trial and protocol registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05992714.
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.