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    The effect of illness perception levels of liver transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy on their rational drug use levels
    (Cell Press, 2023) Mert, Kartal; Nese, Karakas; Gurkan, Kapikiran
    Objective: Since 50% of drug use all over the world is used other than rational drug use, rational drug use, which is associated with the perception of the disease, is important for the course of the disease. This study aimed to determine the effect of disease perception levels on rational drug use in liver transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with patients who came to the outpatient clinic for control between May-September 2022 with the participation of patients who underwent liver transplantation and followed up in a liver transplant institute in eastern Turkey. In the collection of the study data, sociodemographic information form prepared by the re-searchers, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, and Rational Drug Use Scale were employed. Results: In this study conducted with 206 patients, the mean age of patients with liver trans-plantation was 48.66 +/- 9.4 years, 59.7% were male, 80.1% were married, and 33.5% were high school graduates. It was determined that the disease perception levels and rational drug use levels of the patients who underwent liver transplantation were moderate. It was also determined that as the education levels of the liver transplant patients increased, their levels of illness perception and rational drug use also statistically significantly increased (p < 0.05). It was found that there was a significant and moderate relationship between illness perception and rational drug use, and that as their level of illness perception increased, their level of rational drug use also increased (r:0.622, p < 0.05). It was observed that the disease perception level explained 38.7% of the change in rational drug use (R2:387, p < 0.05). Conclusions: In the study, it was observed that high illness perception levels of liver transplant patients increased their levels of rational drug use. It is important to raise the awareness of pa-tients in order for them to cope with illnesses and to have a high level of illness perception.
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    The effect of nurses' attitudes towards evidence-based nursing on the level of compliance with isolation measures in nurses caring for liver transplant patients
    (Wiley, 2025) Gurkan, Kapikiran; Okutan, Serafettin; Aktura, Seher Cevik; Cici, Remziye
    ObjectiveLiver transplant recipients are at a high risk of infection during the first month. Therefore, it is crucial to implement isolation measures correctly to prevent the spread of nosocomial infections. Evidence-based practices and proper implementation of isolation measures can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to investigate the impact of nurses' attitudes towards evidence-based nursing on their compliance with isolation measures.MethodsThis is a descriptive study conducted between October 2023 and January 2024, with the participation of 137 nurses working in the organ transplant clinics of a university hospital in Turkey. Data was collected using a participant introduction form, the attitudes towards evidence-based nursing scale, and the compliance with isolation measures scale.ResultsThe mean total score for the scale of attitudes towards evidence-based nursing among nurses was 55.95 +/- 10.43 (15-75). Similarly, the mean total score for the scale of compliance with isolation measures was 71.44 +/- 13.53 (18-90). Both scores were above the middle level. The study found a moderately significant positive correlation between attitudes towards evidence-based nursing and compliance with isolation measures (r: 0.670, p: 0.000). The regression model showed that the attitude towards evidence-based nursing explained 44.9% of the positivity towards isolation measures (R2 = 0.449).ConclusionsThe study found a positive correlation between nurses' positive attitudes towards evidence-based nursing and their compliance with isolation precautions when caring for liver transplant patients. This highlights the significance of evidence-based nursing in patient care and the importance of adhering to isolation measures to prevent nosocomial infections.