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    Determination of pain characteristics, pain belief and risk of depression among elderly residents living at nursing home
    (Turkish Geriatrics Society, 2014) Ulus, Bahire; İrban, Arzu; Bakırcı, Nadi; Yılmaz, Ela; Uslu, Yasemin; Yücel, Nurullah; Eti Aslan, Fatma
    Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine pain frequency, pain characteristics, pain beliefs and depression status of elderly people living in nursing homes. Materials and Method: This descriptive study was carried out in nursing homes affiliatedwith Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Elderly people who were residents in these nursing homes were included in the study. Data were collected with the Descriptive Data Form, Pain Evaluation Form, Geriatric Depression Scale and Pain Beliefs Questionnaire. Results: One hundred forty-six people were included in the study. 76% of the elderly peoplecomplained about pain, especially leg pain. This was severe chronic pain of a high intensity . This chronic pain adversely affected their daily activities. The risk of depression even higher in older patients with neurological disease. Half of the elderly residents (51%)stated that it was easier to cope with the pain when they were happy, and also that pain was anindicator of having something wrong with their body. Conclusion: In the light of this study, we can say that pain is a frequently seen symptom inelderly residents living in nursing homes. The psychological status of the residents has a great impact on the management of their pain. Therefore people's psychological status and their beliefsrelated to pain should also be assessed.
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    Evaluation of cultural sensitivity in healthcare service among nursing students
    (Eurasian Society of Educational Research, 2019) Ünver, Vesile; Uslu, Yasemin; Kocatepe, Vildan; Kuğuoğlu, Yasemin
    The aim of the study evaluates cultural sensitivity in healthcare services among senior nursing students to patients with different cultural backgrounds. The study had a one-group pre-posttest model descriptive study design. Thirty-four nursing students taking the courses Emergency Care and Diabetes were included into the study. Standardized patients were used as a simulation technique. The difference between intercultural sensitivity scores before the simulation and those after the simulation was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Even though there were no differences between intercultural sensitivity scores before the simulation and the scores after the simulation, simulation based education is an effective teaching method in enhancement of cultural sensitivity.