Three New TR Dizin-Indexed Publications from Our Department

Three studies involving Dr Mehmet Gülşen and Dr Nurşah Tatoğlu from the Department of Medical Services and Techniques at Balıkesir University İvrindi Vocational School of Health Services, together with Assoc. Prof. Ayşe Karadaş from the Faculty of Health Sciences, have been published in national peer-reviewed journals indexed in TR Dizin.

The first study, “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis of Nursing from the Perspective of Nursing Students,” was published in the Journal of Health and Nursing Management. Conducted with 242 nursing students from two public universities, the study examined the nursing profession using a SWOT framework. The findings showed that care and a human-centred approach were seen as key strengths of nursing, while workload and burnout were among the main weaknesses.

The second study, “The Relationship Between Nurses’ Levels of Work Interruptions, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study,” was published in the Balıkesir Health Sciences Journal. The study included 225 nurses working at a university hospital and examined the relationships between work interruptions, job stress and job satisfaction. The findings showed that higher levels of work interruptions were associated with higher job stress and lower job satisfaction.

The third study, “Experiences of Charge Nurses in Problem Solving During the Managerial Process: A Qualitative Study,” was published in the Journal of Health and Nursing Management. Based on in-depth interviews with charge nurses, the study identified five main themes: managerial transition, systemic limitations, autonomy, ethical responsibilities and the psychosocial burden of the managerial role. The findings highlighted that problem-solving in nursing management is shaped not only by individual competencies but also by organisational structures and managerial support.

These publications contribute to the growing body of knowledge in nursing management and the improvement of healthcare services.