Journal of Life Long Nursing, Year 2026 Issue 2

Institutions Providing Support for Addiction Prevention and Treatment and the Role of Nurses

Makbule Tokur KesginMakbule Tokur Kesgin — 2026-08-11

Assessing Global Trends in Malnutrition in Cancer Patients in Nursing: Bibliometric and Visual Analysis (2000-2025)

Sevcan ÖzkanŞerife Karagözoğlu — 2026-08-11

Aim: Malnutrition is a prognostic factor affecting the treatment process, survival rates, and quality of life of cancer patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the trends in global studies conducted in the field of nursing on malnutrition, one of the problems experienced by cancer patients and which, if ignored, negatively impacts survival. Materials and Methods: The study created a dataset using Biblioshiny, RStudio, and VOSviewer. Country and institution analysis, publication and citation rates of journals and authors, keyword frequency, and thematic and factor analysis were conducted for the included studies. Results: Among the studies published in the field of nursing between 2000 and 2025 in the Scopus database, "Shi H" is the author with the most publications and "Bozzetti F" is the most cited. "Nutrition and Cancer" is the most published, and "Clinical Nutrition" is the most cited journal. The most frequently used keywords are malnutrition, cancer patients, nutritional assesment. Conclusion: Common assessment tools should be used in the evaluation and planning of nutrition in cancer patients.

Examination of the Caregiving Burden and Related Factors in Caregivers of Patients Receiving Home Care Services

Mehmet TemelAyşe Gürol — 2026-08-11

Objective: This study examined the caregiving burden levels among patients admitted to intensive care units who had previously received home care services, as well as the factors affecting this burden.

Methods: This study is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and exploratory investigation. Data were collected from 419 informal caregivers of patients admitted to adult and pediatric intensive care units between October 2024 and February 2025 through face-to-face interviews conducted in the hospital setting. The data collection tools were the Personal Information Form, the Barthel Index, and the Zarit Burden Scale. IBM SPSS Statistics 29.0 software was used to perform descriptive statistics, an independent samples t-test, a one-way analysis of variance, and a Pearson correlation analysis to analyze the data.

Results: The mean Barthel Index score for patients receiving care was 21.67 ± 31.81. It was determined that 65.15% of patients were completely dependent. The mean Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale score for caregivers was 41.35 ± 15.05, and 44.87% of caregivers had a moderate to severe level of caregiving burden. There was a moderately significant negative correlation between the Barthel Index and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale scores (r = −0.557, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: The high level of functional dependency among patients in intensive care units increases the perceived burden on caregivers. These findings underscore the importance of planning supportive, holistic nursing interventions that reduce caregivers' burden during the intensive care process.

Attitudes Towards Vaccination, Health Perceptions and Related Factors Among Syrian Migrant Mothers with Children Aged 0–2 Years

Suzan HavlioğluZahide Kaplan;;;Hülya Karataş — 2026-08-11

Aim: This study aimed to determine the attitudes towards vaccination, health perceptions and related factors among Syrian refugee mothers with children aged 0-2 years.

Methods: The study was designed to be descriptive and cross-sectional in a province in xxx between October 2024 and April 2025. The study population consisted of mothers with children aged 0–2 years who had applied to the Migrant Health Centre in the provincial capital. A total of 233 mothers volunteered to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Demographic Information Form, the Health Perception Scale and the Vaccination Attitudes Scale.

Results: Syrian migrant mothers were found to have a positive attitude towards vaccination and a moderate level of health awareness. It was determined that those who obtained information about vaccination and health through healthcare personnel had a more positive attitude towards vaccination. Health perceptions were found to be influenced by the educational status of the mother and father, who decided whether or not to vaccinate the child, obtaining information about vaccination, and whether the source of information was healthcare personnel.

Conclusion: Providing information to migrant mothers and developing strategies to encourage positive attitudes towards vaccinations will improve vaccination services.

Tip 2 Diabetes Mellituslu Yaşlı Bireylerde Hastalığa İlişkin Sağlık İnançları ile Öz Bakım Yönetimi Arasındaki Korelasyon

Günce ŞaylanAsiye Kartal — 2026-08-11

Abstract: Aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) considerably affects the quality of life in older adults, representing a major public health issue. This study examined the relationship between health beliefs and self-care management among elderly individuals with T2DM. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional design was used with 335 older adults diagnosed with T2DM. Data were collected using the Socio-Demographic and Disease-Related Questionnaire, the Health Belief Model Scale, and the Self-Care Management Scale for Chronic Diseases. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of self-care management. Results: The mean Health Belief Model Scale score was 3.26 ± 0.31, indicating low health belief levels, while the mean Self-Care Management Scale score was 116.13 ± 21.95, showing moderate self-care management. Health beliefs were identified as the strongest predictor of self-care management (β = 0.60, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Elderly individuals with diabetes have inadequate health beliefs, which adversely affect self-care behaviors. Interventions that strengthen positive health beliefs may enhance self-care management and improve diabetes-related outcomes.

The Effect of Noise-Attenuating Headphones On Stress, Sleep Quality and Mental Well-being Among Sterilisation Unit Staff

Ufuk Akkurt Sabiha Arslan — 2026-08-11

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of passive noise-attenuating headphones on sleep quality, mental well-being, and work stress among sterilisation unit staff.

Methods: A single-group quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design was used. The study included 13 employees working in the sterilisation unit of a university hospital. Data were collected at baseline (T1), day 14 (T2), and day 30 (T3) using the Sociodemographic Data Form, General Work Stress Scale, Richard Campbell Sleep Scale, and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale. Participants used passive noise-attenuating headphones in noisy areas for 30 days. Data were analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA.

Findings: No significant changes were found in work stress or mental well-being scores over time (p > 0.05). However, sleep quality increased significantly (p = 0.008; ηp² = 0.402), particularly between T1 and T2 (p = 0.004).

Conclusion: Passive noise-attenuating headphones may improve sleep quality among sterilisation unit workers.

Nursing Care of a Patient Undergoing Hysterectomy and Transobturator Tape Based on Imogene King's Goal Attainment Theory

Semra AcetSezer Er Güneri;;;Ruşen Öztürk — 2026-08-11

Theories in nursing care are important in terms of improving the quality of care and ensuring standardization. One of the theories used is Imogene King's Goal Attainment Theory, which improves the quality of care based on patient-nurse collaboration. In this study, nursing care was planned according to Imogene King's Goal Attainment Theory for a patient who underwent hysterectomy and transobturator tape (TOT) application. In the postoperative period, goals were set according to perceptions through collaboration between the nurse and the patient, in line with King's Goal Attainment Theory. Nursing practices were planned according to personal, interpersonal, and social systems and subsequently evaluated. The patient and nurse actively participated in nursing care through interaction and communication. Therefore, the patient's compliance with the process was facilitated, the quality of care improved, and both the nurse and patient gained autonomy. In conclusion, King's Goal Attainment Theory is an appropriate and effective theory that can be used in nursing care for women undergoing hysterectomy and TOT.

Retrospective Evaluation of the Care Process of a Woman Experiencing Perinatal Loss According to Swanson's Theory of Caring: A Case Report

Birnur YeşildağSemra Kocaoz ,Ebru Okatan ,Afra Sen — 2026-08-11

Perinatal loss is a profound life event that affects women's physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being and requires holistic nursing care. This case report aimed to retrospectively evaluate the care process of a woman who experienced intrauterine fetal death according to Swanson's Theory of Caring. Data were obtained through a face-to-face interview conducted approximately 20 days after delivery and a review of the patient's medical records. The care process was evaluated based on the five caring processes of Swanson's Theory of Caring: Knowing, Being With, Doing For, Enabling, and Maintaining Belief. The findings indicated that care primarily addressed physical needs, whereas psychosocial assessment, therapeutic communication, individualized bereavement support, counseling, and hope-promoting interventions were limited. Swanson's Theory of Caring provided a useful framework for identifying unmet psychosocial care needs and evaluating the comprehensiveness of nursing care. This case highlights the importance of theory-guided, holistic nursing care in improving the quality of care for women experiencing perinatal loss.

Effect of Acupressure on Blood Glucose and Anxiety in Older Adults with Diabetes: Protocol for a Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

Yasemin ÖzkanYasemin Özkan ,Saadet Can Çiçek — 2026-08-11

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of acupressure on fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and anxiety in older adults with diabetes. This study is designed as a three-arm, parallel-group, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. The study is being conducted between January and October 2026 among hospitalized older adults with diabetes in a geriatric clinic. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated to the intervention, sham, and control groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. Participants in the intervention group will receive acupressure at predetermined acupressure points once daily for six consecutive days. Participants in the sham group will receive superficial pressure at non-therapeutic points with the same frequency and duration, whereas participants in the control group will receive routine treatment and nursing care only. Anxiety levels will be assessed using the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The primary outcomes are fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels, and the secondary outcome is anxiety level. Prior to the main trial, an independent pilot study will be conducted to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention, participant attrition, and the effect size. The final sample size for the main trial will be re-estimated based on the effect size obtained from the pilot study. As this manuscript presents the protocol for a randomized controlled trial, the study findings will be reported after the completion of data collection and statistical analyses. This study is expected to provide evidence on the effects of acupressure on blood glucose levels and anxiety in older adults with diabetes. The findings are anticipated to support the integration of evidence-based integrative nursing practices into clinical care.