Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
DSpace@Kırşehir, Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve yayınların etkisimi artırmak için telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.
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Effectiveness of Face-to-Face Applied Training in Improving Basic Life Support Knowledge and Skills of Distance-Educated Medical Students
(Anestezi Dergisi, 2025) Çelik, Fatma; Dağlı, Recai; Lale, Hatice Nur; Aksu, Ahmet; Altuntaş, Gülsüm; ...; Demirel, İsmail
Objective: Basic Life Support (BLS) training is an indispensable element of medical education. Today, in addition to classical face-to-face education, online education has also begun to be used in many areas of medical education. Due to the earthquake disaster in our country, medical faculty students received BLS training only online. The primary aim of this study is to investigate how medical students who received online BLS training improve their knowledge and skills with face-to-face practical BLS training. Our secondary objective is to evaluate the adequacy of BLS knowledge and skills of students who have received distance education. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, a questionnaire containing 14 questions was administered to the medical students who received online BLS training before and three weeks after face-to-face training. Basic life support skill levels were evaluated by two observers, both before and after the training, using training mannequins with continuous visual and auditory feedback. Results: Two hundred-eleven students participated in the study, but the data of 185 students who met the participation criteria were analyzed. After face-to-face training, BLS knowledge levels and performances increased significantly (p<0.001). After the training, compared to before, the decision-making time for cardiopulmonary resuscitation was shortened from 45 seconds to 32 seconds in 97.8% of the students (n=181) (p<0.001). Conclusion: Online education alone has been inadequate in acquiring BLS knowledge and skills. Face-to-face training with a manikin significantly improves students’ information and skill levels.
Which Self-Reported Bio-Psychosocial Variables Predict Recovery in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy? An İnternational Prospective Cohort Study
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2025) Delen, Mehmet; Tayfur, Abdulhamit; Gulle, Halime; Birn-Jeffery, Aleksandra; Morrissey, Dylan
Introduction: It is unclear what baseline factors predict recovery from rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy, making evidence-based prognostic estimates difficult. The study aimed to identify predictors of RC tendinopathy recovery to guide clinical decision-making. Methods: People with RC tendinopathy were recruited to an international prospective cohort study. Participants completed a detailed baseline survey in which 41 plausible bio-psychosocial and demographic factors were measured. Recovery was established via the Global Rating of Change scale at monthly follow-ups for a year. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional-hazards regression analyses were conducted to identify predictors and to build models. Model performance (internal validity) was evaluated using bootstrapping. Results: Seventy-three people with RC tendinopathy (43.9 ± 14.0 years; Shoulder Pain and Disability Index = 37.7 ± 24.4; 45 females) were recruited, providing 15,284 days at risk (208 ± 129 days). The recovery rate was 47%. Participants typically recovered around month seven. Being moderately active (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.23) and having higher health status (HR = 1.03) were associated with recovery. Demographic and shoulder severity variables did not improve the model performance nor individually predict recovery. The final model partially predicted recovery with near acceptable performance (optimism-corrected Harrell’s C discrimination = 0.66 and Calibration Slope = 0.99). Conclusion: The inadequate recovery rate in RC tendinopathy (under 50%) indicates a necessity for enhancements in treatment strategies for this condition. Demographic variables and shoulder pain severity are not useful factors to predict RC tendinopathy recovery. However, clinicians may consider assessing baseline health status and activity level to guide decision-making as these variables partially predict recovery. Strategies to include these factors in intervention development should be considered.
Systematic Examination of Educational Virtual Reality Studies: Google Cardboard
(Ozgen Korkmaz, 2025) Sırakaya, Didem Alsancak
This study aims to reveal the current situation viz. as of year 2024 in experimental educational studies conducted using Google Cardboard as a virtual reality tool. In the study, 36 articles published in journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus databases and decided to be suitable for the research purpose were analyzed. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. According to the results obtained in the research, while the number of articles increased until 2020, it has been decreasing since this year reaching the year 2024. While the most preferred sample group was the undergraduate level, studies were carried out with the most participants between 11-30. While it is mostly used in STEM education, the number of in-school and out-of-school applications is close to each other. While survey/scale was the most preferred data collection tool, it was concluded that different media types were used in the studies. The advantages of the studies were summarized and analyzed in detail under 3 sub-themes: educational outcomes, affective outcomes and technical advantages. Whereas the most important educational outcome underlined in the articles is increases success (performance), the most important affective outcome is students develop positive attitudes. It is noteworthy that technical advantages are mentioned less frequently. On the other hand, it was concluded that some difficulties were encountered, such as eye strain and headaches.
Disaster Management Awareness Scale: A Study on Validity and Reliability
(Ozgen Korkmaz, 2025) Dikmenli, Yurdal; Yakar, Hamza
The purpose of this study is to develop a scale aimed at determining the level of disaster management awareness among teacher candidates. The study group consists of 645 teacher candidates enrolled in different departments of the Faculty of Education at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University of Türkiye during the 2023-2024 academic year. 77.3% of the teacher candidates in the sample are female and 22.6% are male. After reviewing the relevant literature, the initial version of the scale consists of 63 items. To determine the validity of the scale, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted, and item factor total correlations and item discrimination values were calculated. To assess the reliability of the scale, internal consistency and stability levels were computed. Twelve items were removed from the scale due to their factor loadings being below 0.40, resulting in a final item count of 51. In conclusion, a 4-dimensional disaster management awareness scale was developed, comprising 51 items, including 4 reverse-scored items. The dimensions that make up the scale are identified as "damage reduction," "preparation," "intervention and recovery," and "negative perception." The analyses indicate that the scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the level of disaster management awareness among teacher candidates.
Understanding Preschool Stakeholders' Beliefs about Early Developmental Skills: A Q-Method Study
(Ozgen Korkmaz, 2025) Dilek, Hasan
Early childhood education and developmental skills have become key focuses in many countries' educational policies. Specifically, early developmental skills are a central concern for stakeholders in preschool education, including parents, teachers, and school administrators. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate the extent of consensus and dissensus among key stakeholders in preschool education regarding the importance of early developmental skills. To this end, data were collected from parents (n=23), teachers (n=22), and school administrators (n=20) and subjected to analysis. Utilizing Q-methodology, the study identifies various belief patterns about cognitive, social-emotional, self-care, and motor skills among these groups. Findings reveal significant consensus on the unimportance of certain academic skills such as reading/writing awareness and counting, as well as skills related to technology use in daily life, and art and aesthetics. However, notable dissensus also exists, particularly in the perceived importance of social-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. These findings underscore the necessity for educational policies to accommodate these varying priorities and suggest the importance of professional development initiatives to align these perspectives. In this context, educational programs should consider incorporating a balanced approach that addresses the needs and values of parents, teachers, and school administrators. Professional development opportunities for teachers could focus on aligning perspectives across groups, ensuring that teachers and school administrators are well-equipped to support children's development across a range of domains, including the often-undervalued areas.
