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- ItemA Comparison of Physical Activity Level, Quality of Life, Sleep Quality and Depression Levels in Mothers of Disabled Children With and Without Musculoskeletal Pain(İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi, 2025-11) Yalçın, Gülay; Kayış, Rukiye; 308202Aim: This study aims to compare physical activity levels, quality of life, sleep quality, and depression levels in mothers of children with disabilities, distinguishing between those with and without musculoskeletal pain. Method: A total of 61 mothers aged 20–45 years participated in the study, including 27 mothers with musculoskeletal pain, as determined by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and 34 mothers without musculoskeletal pain. The physical activity levels of the mothers were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ), pain status with the VAS, depression levels with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), sleep quality with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and quality of life with the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Results: Body mass index, NHP, PSQI, VAS and number of pregnancies were statistically significantly different between the two groups (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the results of IPAQ, BDI, number of children, number of miscarriages, smoking, presence of care assistants, educational status and economic status (p>0.05). Conclusion: Musculoskeletal pain negatively affects the sleep quality and quality of life of mothers of children with disabilities. Depression levels and physical activity levels were high in both groups. In addition, factors such as sociocultural and number of children are also associated with musculoskeletal pain.
- ItemA simple magnetic resonance scoring system for predicting suitability for primary anterior cruciate ligament repair(Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi, 2024-08) Kılızay, Yusuf Onur; Erdoğmuş Gülcan, Server; Yılmaz, Hazal Berfin; Yalçın, Gülay; 334080; 392815; 202217; 308202Objective: This study developed a simple magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scoring method to assess the suitability of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) remnant for primary repair and aimed to test the success of this scoring method on operative images of patients undergoing early ACL surgery. Methods: The video-recorded operative images of patients who underwent ACL reconstruction and the MRI images of the same patients taken in our hospital were retrieved from the hospital archive. Two surgeons evaluated whether the ACL could be primarily repaired on the video images recorded during the operation. Magnetic resonance primary repairability (MPR) scores and repairability status on video images were compared. Results: The mean age of the patients was 30.4 ± 8.6 years. The evaluation of remnant size on MRI showed moderate agreement between observers (P < .001, Cohen’s kappa = 0.605). The assessment of the repairability score based on MRI and video observation demonstrated substantial agreement between observers (P < .001, Cohen’s kappa = 0.743 and P < .001, Cohen’s kappa = 0.762, respectively). Conclusion: The MR primary repairability score (MPR score) is suitable for use in the decision-making process for the primary repair of the ACL.
- ItemComparison of Breathing Exercises and Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Effects on Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Respiratory Functions in Healthy Adults: An Active Comparative Controlled Study(Wiley, 2025-12) Yalçın, Gülay; Özden, Ali Veysel; 308202Introduction Vagal modulation is achieved directly by transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, whereas breathing exercises stimulate arterial baroreceptors. In this study, we aimed to compare these two methods, which have similar effects. Methods 88 healthy participants aged 18–35 were randomly divided into breathing exercises (Group BE) and vagus stimulation (Group VNS). Thoracic expansion exercise was performed in the BE group. In the VNS group, biphasic electrical stimulation was applied to both ears with a pulse width of 300 ms, a frequency of 10 Hz, and 20 min. Pulmonary function tests were measured on the first and last days. Heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, RMSSD, PNN50, LF/HF, LF Power, and HF Power values were measured before and after each of the 10 sessions for both groups. Results Heart rate decreased significantly in both groups, with significant superiority in the BE group compared to that in the VNS group. In both groups, blood pressure values decreased significantly. RMSSD, PNN50, and HF values increased significantly in the VNS group, while LF and LF/HF values decreased significantly in the BE group. In pulmonary function test results, the FEV1 value increased significantly in both groups. A significant increase in the FVC value was observed in both groups, but the BE group was superior. The two groups had no significant superiority in the FEV1/FVC value. Conclusion As a result, auricular vagus stimulation seems superior to breathing exercises in increasing the parasympathetic system activity, reducing sympathetic activity, and partially increasing respiratory functions.
- ItemComparison of the quality of life of mentally and physically disabled children and their healthy siblings(Hacettepe Üniversitesi, 2024-09) Kavlak, Erdoğan; Erdoğmuş, Server; Kavlak, Ebru; Yalçın, Gülay; 392815; 308202Purpose: It is known that the health-related quality of life of children with neurological problems is adversely affected. But these problems also have a negative impact on the whole family. This study was conducted to examine the quality of life of children with mental and physical disabilities and their healthy siblings. Material and Methods: 82 children with mental and physical disabilities between the ages of 2-18 and their healthy siblings were included in the study. The sociodemographic data of the participants were recorded. The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory was used to measure health-related quality of life, and the Gross Motor Function Classification System was used to evaluate the gross motor functions of children with disabilities. Results: 82 (48 boys, 34 girls) mentally and physically disabled children with a mean age of 9.87±5.06 years and 82 (34 boys, 48 girls) healthy siblings with a mean age of 12.68±3.65 were included in the study. When the quality of life of mentally and physically disabled children was examined, it was seen that there was no significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). There was no significant difference between the quality of life of the healthy siblings of mentally and physically disabled children (p>0.05). Discussion: It was observed that the quality of life of healthy siblings of mentally and physically disabled children was similarly affected. It should not be forgotten that the quality of life of their families and healthy siblings will also be adversely affected during the treatment process of disabled children.
- ItemThe effect of interval and continuous aerobic training on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in people with coronary artery DISEASE: A randomized controlled trial(W B SAUNDERS CO LTD, 2026-02) Yalçın, Gülay; Mutluay, Fatma; 308202Background: Aerobic exercise is a fundamental component of cardiac rehabilitation in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the comparative effects of interval and continuous aerobic training on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remain under debate. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 40 patients with clinically stable coronary artery disease. Participants were randomly assigned to either interval aerobic training or continuous aerobic training for six weeks. The 6-min walk test (6MWT) was used to evaluate exercise capacity, and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was used to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All assessments were performed before and after the training program. Results: Both training groups demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity and HRQoL following the intervention. Interval aerobic training resulted in greater improvements in 6-min walk distance, exercise test duration, and selected SF-36 domains compared with continuous aerobic training. Conclusion: Both interval and continuous aerobic training improved exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease. Interval aerobic training was associated with superior improvements in submaximal exercise capacity and selected quality-of-life domains, suggesting that it may be an effective alternative within cardiac rehabilitation programs.
- ItemThe Effect of Physical Activity and Sleep on Quality of Life and Depression Level in 18- 25 Years Old University Students(2025-05) Kavlak, Erdoğan; Erdoğmuş Gülcan, Server; Yalçın, Gülay; 392815; 308202Aim: Physical activity,which involves movements exceeding basal energy levels, affects both physical and psychological health.This descriptive study examines the effects of physical activity and sleep on quality of life and depression in university students. Methods: A total of 141 university students aged 18-25 years were included in the study.Sociodemographic data was collected using a form.Physical activity was assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ), sleep quality with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), depression levels with the Beck Depression Inventory, and quality of life with the Quality of Life Scale (SF-36). Results: While there was no statistically significant correlation between PSQI,which was used to evaluate sleep duration and quality, and SF-36 sub-parameters Physical Function (r=-0.127;p=0.133) and Physical Role Difficulty (r= - 0.155;p=0.066);There was a weak negative statistically significant relationship between the sub-parameters of Vitality (r=-0.281*;p=0.001),Social Functioning (r=-0.278*;p=0,001),Pain (r=-0.296*;p=0.000), General Health (r=-0.290*;p=0.000). A statistically significant relationship was found between PSQI and Emotional Role Difficulty (r=-0.300*;p=0.000), Mental Health (r=-0.409*;p=0.000) sub-parameters at a moderate negative level. There was also a statistically significant moderate positive correlation between the total scores of PSQI and Beck Depression Inventory (r=0.483*;p=0.000). Conclusions: Adequate sleep and physical activity improve the quality of life and mood in university students,a critical life stage.Therefore, interventions to assess and improve physical activity levels and sleep quality are necessary. In this population, physical activity levels and sleep quality should be questioned and interventions to improve them are needed.
