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A Prospective Follow-Up Of Quality Of Life, Depression, Andanxiety In Children With Lymphoma And Solid Tumors, Ni̇hal Sargin Yildirim, Meti̇n Demi̇rkaya, Betül Berri̇n Sevi̇ni̇r, Sali̇h Güler, Ayşe Pinar Vural, Candan Demi̇röz, Arzu Çirpan Kantarcioğlu
A Prospective Follow-Up Of Quality Of Life, Depression, Andanxiety In Children With Lymphoma And Solid Tumors, Ni̇hal Sargin Yildirim, Meti̇n Demi̇rkaya, Betül Berri̇n Sevi̇ni̇r, Sali̇h Güler, Ayşe Pinar Vural, Candan Demi̇röz, Arzu Çirpan Kantarcioğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was the determination and prospective follow-up of quality of life, depression, and anxiety in pediatric patients with cancer under chemotherapy, as well as the evaluation of related factors. Materials and methods: Fifty newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients and their parents were prospectively monitored before, during, and after therapy, and tests were used. Results: Significantly lower quality of life scores were recorded during treatment, in the group with CNS tumors, in the group receiving chemotherapy plus radiotherapy plus surgery, in the inpatient-only treatment group, in the group receiving treatment for longer than 6 months, and …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Assessment Of The Turkishversion Of The Vulnerability To Abuse Screening Scale, Güler Duru Aşi̇ret, Gülcan Bağçi̇van, Münevver Özcan, Beste Başak Eröksüz, Nalan Akbayrak, Nuran Akdemi̇r
Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Psychometric Assessment Of The Turkishversion Of The Vulnerability To Abuse Screening Scale, Güler Duru Aşi̇ret, Gülcan Bağçi̇van, Münevver Özcan, Beste Başak Eröksüz, Nalan Akbayrak, Nuran Akdemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS). Materials and methods: This was a methodological study. The sample included 140 elderly individuals. Data were collected by using a questionnaire form, the VASS, and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The Cronbach alpha value was calculated and test?retest reliability was tested for the reliability analyses. Results: The Cronbach alpha value calculated for the VASS (12 items) was 0.819. There was no difference between test and retest mean scores of the VASS. A statistically significantly positive …
Sex-Related Differences In Copd Assessment Test Scores Of Copd Populationswith Or Without Significant Anxiety And/Or Depression, Yelda Varol, Ceyda Anar, Pinar Çi̇men, Mehmet Ünlü, Hüseyi̇n Hali̇lçolar, Sali̇h Zeki̇ Güçlü
Sex-Related Differences In Copd Assessment Test Scores Of Copd Populationswith Or Without Significant Anxiety And/Or Depression, Yelda Varol, Ceyda Anar, Pinar Çi̇men, Mehmet Ünlü, Hüseyi̇n Hali̇lçolar, Sali̇h Zeki̇ Güçlü
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Sex-related differences have not been thoroughly explored in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed to evaluate possible sex-related differences in COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores of COPD patients with or without significant anxiety and/or depression. Materials and methods: Stable COPD patients were prospectively enrolled in the study between July 2013 and April 2014. Levels of anxiety, depression, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life parameters were assessed using specific questionnaires, including the CAT and others. Demographic and clinical data were recorded and physiological tests were performed. All the data were compared to determine any sex-related differences. Results: A total …
Depression And Parkinson Disease: Prevalence, Temporal Relationship, And Determinants, Hale Yapici Eser, Hati̇ce Ayşe Bora, Asli Kuruoğlu
Depression And Parkinson Disease: Prevalence, Temporal Relationship, And Determinants, Hale Yapici Eser, Hati̇ce Ayşe Bora, Asli Kuruoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Comorbidity of depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is a major factor that changes patients? quality of life. However, the neurobiological and sociodemographic risk factors for this comorbidity are not well studied. In this study, we aimed to define the prevalence, temporal relationship, and psychosocial and clinical determinants of depression comorbid with PD. Materials and methods: Fifty-five PD patients were evaluated with SCID, a data form that assessed sociodemographic and PD-related variables, UPDRS III, HAM-D, HAM-A, MMSE, and the Apathy Evaluation Scale. Results: Depression (lifetime: 45.5%, last month: 25.5%, before PD: 20%) was the most frequent psychiatric diagnosis. The major …
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Depressive Symptoms In Adolescents, Begüm Dağ, Fatma Yasemi̇n Kutlu
The Relationship Between Sleep Quality And Depressive Symptoms In Adolescents, Begüm Dağ, Fatma Yasemi̇n Kutlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: While poor sleep quality and sleep problems are signs of depression in adolescents, depressive symptoms among this age group further deteriorate sleep quality. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between sleep quality and depressive symptoms in adolescents of 14 to 20 years of age. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional research design. The sample group consisted of 313 adolescents in İstanbul, Turkey. The data were collected using a questionnaire form, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: The mean BDI score of the …