Authors:Mustafa GÜNAYDIN ; Gülseren GÜNAYDIN Abstract: Objective: This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the basic first aid knowledge levels of the Occupational Health and Safety Program sophomores.Materials and Methods: The universe of our study consists of students who are actively continuing their education in the 2nd grade in the Occupational Health and Safety Program of Gümüşhane University Gümüşhane Vocational School Property Protection and Security Department in the 2017-2018 academic year. The total sample size is 57 students. In the collection given, the first test form consists of basic first aid trainings, inter-training application studies, sample case studies and posttest form.Result: 23 women (40.4%) and 34 men (59.6%) occupational health and safety program sophomores participated in the study. According to the data, the knowledge level of the female participants was found to be high in the applications before and after first aid (t=¬¬-2,464:p=0,017). The rate of those who have received first aid training before was 43.9%, while the rate of those who have not received it was 56.1%. While the rate of those who had first aid intervention before was 29.8%, the rate of those who did not have been determined as 70.2%Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was seen how important the first and effective intervention to be made in occupational accidents that may occur in industrial areas is. The wrong application and information before the training has been eliminated. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Donus GENCER ; İsmail Turgut PALA Abstract: Objective: In this study; it was aimed to examine the fires intervened by Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department between the years of 2010-2020 and to present scientific suggestions according to the obtained results.Materials and Methods: The data were obtained by examining the incident reports of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, recorded between January 1, 2010 and August 1, 2020. In the study, the number of personnel, vehicle numbers, the number of intervened incidents, the number of deaths and injuries, the number of annual fires, types of fires, types of buildings, fire causes, distribution of fires by months, degrees of burning and number of training were examined and evaluated with simple frequency analysis.Results: It was determined that Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Department of Fire Brigade intervened with 66 people (3.8%) and 16 (2.8%) vehicles in 2010 with 265 personnel (15.1%) and 77 (13.4%) vehicles in 2020. When the distribution of fires and their burning degrees are examined; it was determined that the most fire incidents occurred in 2019 with the number of 1668 (13.8%). Examining the occurred fires according to their types; it was identified that the first three ranks were 5135 (56.27%) building fires, 2070 (22.68%) grass-straw-crop fires and 844 (9.25%) motor vehicle fires.Conclusion: With the obtained findings, suggestions for practice, literature and policy makers will be developed. In the light of the reports, deficiencies on these issues can be identified and awareness training can be organized on these issues. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Emine SEVİNÇ POSTACI ; İbrahim UYSAL , Ayşen Melek AYTUĞ KOŞAN KOŞAN, Çetin TORAMAN Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this research; to examine the problem-solving ability perceptions of healthcare professionals working in emergency and inpatient services in terms of variables that affect them.Material and Method: This research is a cross-sectional study. Data were collected by problem solving inventory and questionnaire. The population of the study consisted of the personnel working in the emergency and inpatient services, while the sample of the study consisted of staff who agreed to participate in the study and could be reached (N=103). Data were collected by problem solving inventory and questionnaire. Results: In this study, the confidence of those working in the emergency department to the competence of problem solving is higher than the healthcare personnel working in the inpatient service. The approach-avoidance scores of the healthcare professionals working in the emergency service are higher than those of the inpatient service personnel. The confidence in problem-solving competence of single staff is higher than the married ones. The approach-avoidance score of single staff is also higher than the married staff. The approach-avoidance score of the staff without having a child is higher than the ones who have 2 or more children. Also, the approach-avoidance score of staff with 9 years of experience is higher than the ones with 0 to 1-year experience. The self-confidence in problem solving and approach avoidance levels of those who are satisfied with the unit they work in are higher than those who are partially satisfied. The self-confidence of those who work continuously during the day is higher than those who work at night shift.Conclusion: In the study, it was concluded that the health professionals working in the emergency department have higher problem-solving competence than those working in the inpatient service. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Ali DOĞAN ; Gülseren KESKİN Abstract: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which first appeared in Wuhan city of the people's Republic of China and soon engulfed the whole world, had many sociological, political, psychological, material and spiritual effects on our routine life. The effects of the pandemic have also affected the condition of people who are not limited to social life, and there is a risk of further traumatic consequences if the necessary measures are not taken. In this process, which affects all humanity, all health workers, especially from Nurse to doctor and emergency medical services personnel to filiation teams, were more affected by the negativity caused by the pandemic. In this review, it is aimed to evaluate the mental problems that develop due to the pandemic in terms of trauma in health workers. The protracted process increased with the trauma experienced with existing anxiety, depression, stamping and personal protective equipment used that occur with damage to the psychological condition of those who came ahead of most health care workers at risk for developing the mental trauma is the cause of the negative effects of this period, at least the way for us to live in community and social awareness it is important that the provision of work in terms of taking preventive measures and early. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Alev YILDIRIM KESKİN ; Pınar TUNÇ TUNA , Birsel MOLU , Halil İbrahim TUNA Abstract: Objective: To determine the skills of nursing 1st grade students to determine nursing diagnoses related to the given case and the factors affecting these skills.Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 55 students who were in the first year of nursing and agreed to participate in the study. For the research, permission was obtained from the research institution and ethics committee. Percentage distribution, One-Sample t test and Pearson correlation analysis were used to evaluate the data.Results: It was determined that 57.69% of the students made and ranked their nursing diagnoses according to Taxonomy II. It was determined that students mostly made these nursing diagnoses, chronic pain (65.5%), nutritional imbalance (52.7), tissue integrity deterioration (47.3%), skin integrity deterioration (40.0%) and infection risk (38.2%).Conclusion: The rate of determining the nursing diagnoses of the nursing first grade students in the given case is moderate. Nursing educators are recommended to help students adopt the nursing philosophy, to guide students in data collection, data analysis and diagnosis. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Nurcan AKGÜL GÜNDOĞDU ; Emine Selda GÜNDÜZ , Zeynep TEMEL MERT Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge levels about the cardiovascular disease risk factors of the adults living in a family health center area and also the factors affecting that knowledge level.Material and Methods: In this descriptive study, 512 individuals who met the acceptance criteria were accepted. The data were collected using the "descriptive form" and the "Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Knowledge Level (CDRF-KL)" scale. IBM SPSS (v20) package program was used to evaluate the data. Percentage distributions, mean, t test on independent groups, Kruskall Wallis Variance Analysis, Mann Whitney U test and Spearman correlation analysis were used to estimate the results. p <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The average age of the individuals participating in the study was 40.14 ± 13.41, most of them are married and female, about half of them are primary school graduates. Half of the individuals' income is less than their expenses, their BMI average was 25.96 ± 4.37 and almost half of them are overweight. When the scale total mean scores were examined, CVD risk factor knowledge level was found to be less in individuals between the ages of 45-64, in women, in those whose income is less than expenses, who quit alcohol, who smoke occasionally, who has chronic diseases and use medicine and who has moderate stress perception.Conclusion: Individuals are moderately aware of CVD risk factors. The level of knowledge is influenced by age, gender, marital status, perception of economic status, chronic illness, alcohol use, smoking and stress. Training programs planned in this direction are needed. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Emrah GÖKKAYA ; Aynur KAYA Abstract: The word “itfaiye” derives from the Arabic word “itfa”, which means firefighting. “İtfaiyecilik” (Firefighting), on the other hand, is a risky profession with different definitions of tasks, especially firefighting, requiring devotion and courage, and is a discipline that needs professional training. So much so that fire services are the most common emergency organizations formed up in the world. This study discussed the changes shown by the fire service, which was established under the name of “Tulumbacı Ocağı” in the Ottoman Empire period only to extinguish fires and has been organized under different names until today, their duties other than firefighting, the prerequisites for entering the firefighting profession, and the vocational training of schools that provide firefighting training. Besides, the air rescue and firefighting (ARFF) unit, which is an important unit of the State Airports Authority (DHMİ), has been discussed in the study. When the literature is examined, it is seen that studies related to firefighting, which is a dangerous area due to working conditions, are limited. In this context, the study aims to contribute to the literature. The aim of this study is to reveal the developments in the fire service from the past to the present, to emphasize the importance of the fire service profession and to introduce the schools that provide fire service training. The basic proposal of the study is that the requirement to “graduate from schools providing fire service training” should be introduced with the necessary legal regulations among the conditions for appointment to fire service units. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Duygu BAYYURT ; Ali EKŞİ Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of risk and safety culture in highway sector on the behavior of the employees in terms of employee safety.Materials and Methods: In the study, employees who work in road construction and maintenance in Highways 2nd Regional Directorate were determined as the universe. Sample consisted of 350 people amongst total 1300 employees, which was determined with simple random sampling. IBM SPSS (v23) statistics program was used in the analysis of obtained data. Frequency distribution and percentages were utilized in the data analysis, and chi-square test was used for determining the difference between the variables.Results: Most of the participants were 35 years of age or older, and their experience in the road sector was 5 years or more. It has been analyzed that the rate of having an occupational accident during their professional life was 8.6%, and that the majority of occupational accidents resulted in material damage and injury. It was seen that the perception of risk and safety culture is lower in young and inexperienced employees. Conclusion: It has been observed that factors such as age, education level, marital status, experience in the sector have an effect on safe behaviors. Ensuring a risk and safety culture on the employees was seen as the most basic factor for business environment to be healthy and safe. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Özgür PALANCI ; Özge PALANCI AY Abstract: Simulation training that enables the use of innovative methods including Health Services in education and the development of new methods and conducting activities based on qualification, can help provide successful services in hospitals and other private institutions through the workforce of qualified, technological and well-equipped health personnel, the hospital. Health personnel on the field in working life face with the patient directly and it is the most important link in the health chain that provides accurate and effective service to the patient. In this context, simulation education proceeds with case solution, improves communication and decision making skills under changing conditions, it is cognitively comprehended thanks to the speed and correct approaches to work together, and theoretical information is analyzed in the debriefing section at the end of the scenario. It is thought that it will form the basis of a quality, professional healthcare system equipped with health education, as the trainer is a student-centered, interactive and active participant in the training process, where he/she is an observer and guide. The simulation training is now embedded in a number of healthcare vocational training and it appears that simulation-based assessments can be used effectively. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Serap YILDIRIM ; Selda MERT , Murat PEKDEMİR Abstract: Introduction: The major aim of paramedic training is to provide quality patient care. However, the frequency of ambulance accidents constantly increases and constitutes one of the main occupational risks in our country and the world.Objective: The study aims to retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of ambulance driving techniques training given to paramedic students.Materials and Methods: The sample consists of 178 paramedic students participating in an ambulance driving techniques training between 2015 and 2019 and responded to the questionnaire. The students were given a 4-day training, including safe ambulance driving knowledge and practice, and the data were collected using a questionnaire form applied before and after the training. Frequency, mean, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis Variance Analysis, Wilcoxon t-test, McNemar chi-square analysis was used in the statistical evaluation of the data, and Spearman correlation analysis was performed to analyze the relationships between variables. Results: The study revealed that 34.8% of the students had increased self-confidence in ambulance driving, the stress caused by ambulance driving decreased in 27% of them, and the students’ knowledge levels of traffic rules increased by 31% after the training. While the ratio of students who were aware of their deficiencies about traffic rules was 1.6% before training, it increased up to 12.9% after training, thus students were given the opportunity to realize their lack of knowledge in ambulance driving.Conclusion: The ambulance driving techniques training and similar driving experience positively contribute to the students’ knowledge and practice, and this type of training needs to be widespread. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Salih TOSUN Abstract: Disasters are events that are unexpected in natural life and that humanity is caught unprepared and that creates social destruction. Social policy tools have an effective use in making disasters predictable and the consequences bearable. AFAD for Turkey, the construction of disaster-resistant communities, disaster preparedness and response in the; It is an important social policy actor that ensures the use and coordination of country resources. The study covers 10 years from 2009 to 2019 by the activities of AFAD, which established as the institution responsible for disaster management in Turkey. In the mean time, it explains the disaster management organization put forward by AFAD and its social policy approach to the events that occur. Disaster management in Turkey evaluated as a social policy tool and place is given to the policies it implements. Van earthquake as a type of natural disaster, Syrian migration as a mass human movement within the scope of technology-induced disaster, and transnational aid as humanitarian aid activities. The data used in the study were obtained from the International Disaster Database records and AFAD reports. Turkey's disaster management practices, aimed to provide a different perspective on the social policy literature looking at disaster management window. PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Hasan KÜÇÜKKENDİRCİ ; Serap BATI , Osman ULUSAL Abstract: Objective: The basic objective of 112 Emergency Health Services is to perform the first intervention to the patient/injured ones within the shortest time of period and to keep their survival. In recent years, patient satisfaction has an important place as a result measurement of health maintenance quality. This study aimed to determine satisfaction level of the people who obtained services from Konya 112 Emergency Health Services and to determine the factors affecting this case. Material and Method: A questionnaire form interrogating demographic features and satisfaction level of the people has been used. The people who had service before had been called via their existing phone numbers at Emergency Health Services Registry system and the questions included in the questionnaire form were asked. The data has been assessed through entering into SPSS 16.0 program.Results: Totally 5357 people had been attended to study and 3518 of those granted full mark (100). Average satisfaction level was calculated as 93,88 ± 13,04. 34,6% (n=1092) of them had been determined that they obtained service from Konya 112 Emergency Health Services within time period less than 1 year. No any meaningful difference was seen at satisfaction level subject to gender. While the women were giving high mark to questions including acknowledgement, the men gave high points against to questions about information, skill and attitude of health personnel. As far as education level of the people increases the satisfaction level decreases. The satisfaction level of 17-30 years old patient group was lower than other age groups. Conclusion:Although the expectations of service quality are often neglected due to the reasons such as panic, anxiety, and general condition disorders due to emergency situations in the provision of pre-hospital emergency health services, Konya 112 Emergency Health Services patient satisfaction rate is quite high (93.88% ).Key Words: Patient Satisfaction, Health personnel, Emergency Health Services PubDate: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +030
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