Aim: The study was performed in order to identify how the post-traumatic amputation of the lower extremity affects the mental health of the individuals. Methods: This study is a qualitative study. A total of 12 individuals with post-traumatic lower extremity amputation were interviewed. The data were collected using the personal information form and the interview form that includes the questions on the effect of amputation on mental health, which were designated by the researchers. Data obtained from the survey were evaluated to attain descriptive situation determination. Based on the analysis, the effects of post-traumatic lower extremity amputation on mental health were found 5 themes. Results: In the study, it was found that individuals with post-traumatic lower limb amputation changed their emotions and behaviors after amputation, their body image and self-esteem were negatively affected, their families and the society differentiated themselves, they had negative feelings about their future, and they needed mental support to develop coping skills. Conclusion: The study shows that after amputation, individuals have severe mental problems such as anger, introversion, helplessness, and decreased self-esteem. Negative attitude of their families, who are expected to be supportive during this period, negatively affect the adaptation process of the individuals. A notable point is that the individuals stated that they could talk and feel relieved and get supported if they had access to a mental health professional.

Medicine is an applied health discipline involving theoretical knowledge and expertise. Physicians are involved in a dynamic process systematically evaluating the treatment services aiming to protect the physical, mental, and social health of individuals in all segments of society. Moreover, they have an

Aim: The present study aimed to determine the narrative experiences of individuals undergoing lower limb amputation. Method: This study was a qualitative study conducted using the phenomenological pattern. Using purposive sampling, 13 individuals with lower limb amputation were selected and interviewed. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the content analysis method. Results: The mean age of the 13 individuals was 51.17 ± 8.7 years. Five of the individuals were female and eight of them were male. A main theme and four sub-themes were identified. This main theme together with sub-themes were Dead End ( Process of Loss, Negative Feelings, Change, Adapting to New Life). The individuals expressed mostly negative feelings and thoughts while also emphasizing the rehabilitation process (positive sides). Conclusions: Individuals with lower limb amputations stated there were positive factors affecting the rehabilitation process while emphasizing negative thoughts and feelings during the amputation process. These results can be used in planning for training, counseling and therapeutic interviews to protect the psychosocial health of individuals with lower limb amputation.

Purpose To examine the popular dietary habits of nursing students and associated factors. Design and Methods A mixed study with quantitative and qualitative dimensions. Following the evaluation of quantitative data, interviews were conducted with 12 students, and data were analyzed by content analysis. Findings The two main themes created were my mirror and the mirror of society as a vicious cycle. The reasons for being on a popular diet were determined to be the expectation of rapid weight loss, negative emotions, and body and beauty perception of society. Practice Implications It is concluded that students are in a vicious cycle of popular diets depending on different factors and that professional educator nurses have important duties in breaking this cycle.

Amaç: Bu çalışma, yaşlılarda kullanılan farmakolojik olmayan uygulamalar ve bu uygulamaların hangi semptomlar üzerinde kullanıldığını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma tanımlayıcı tipte yapılmıştır. Veri toplama aşamasında; Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi Veri Tabanı'na "geriatri", "müzik", "refleksoloji", "akupres", "masaj", "aromaterapi" "tamamlayıcı", "alternatif tedaviler" anahtar kelimeleri yazılarak belirlenen tezler araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Türkiye'de yaşlılarda farmakolojik olmayan uygulamalara ve uygulanan semptomların etkisine yönelik toplam 33 teze ulaşılmıştır. Yedi tezin tam metnine ulaşılamadığı için kapsam dışı bırakılmış ve toplam 26 tez değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Bu çalışmada incelenen tezlerin çoğunluğu hemşirelik alanında yürütülmüştür. Farmakolojik olmayan yöntemler ile ilgili tezlerin; %53.8'i doktora, %46.2'si yüksek lisans tezidir. Farmakolojik olmayan uygulamaların yaşlılarda; anksiyete, uyku ve yaşam kalitesi, ağrı, yalnızlık, yorgunluk, depresyon ve konstipasyon üzerine olumlu etkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Yaşlılara uygulanan farmakolojik olmayan yöntemlerin birçok semptomun yönetiminde etkili olduğu görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak, alana daha fazla kanıt sağlayacak multidisipliner ve randomize kontrollü çalışmaların yapılması önerilmektedir.