PROFESSIONAL STUDIES: Theory And Practice

PATİENT PRİVACY İN EXAMİNATİON AND İNTERVENTİON: A SYSTEMATİC REVİEW

Ayşegül Muslu — 2024-09-19

The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the studies on ensuring body privacy during patient examination or intervention. In the systematic review, 1821 studies conducted between 2015 and 2023 within the scope of patient examination and intervention and by entering the keywords 'Patient privacy, Privacy, Private Life, Patient privacy' in the electronic databases of National Academic Network and Information Center, Higher Education Institution Theses, Pubmed, Google Scholar were scanned. A total of 6 studies that met the inclusion criteria were reached and compared in terms of their results. It was stated that the inpatients thought that their privacy was taken care of by the staff of the institution, the patients who participated in the research observed that the care shown to their privacy was better in private hospitals than in public hospitals, the average level of privacy knowledge of the patients was 73.9%, the average level of privacy evaluation was 81.6%, and the inpatients thought that their privacy was taken care of by the staff of the institution. It was found that the use of apron during the intervention to the patients increased the patient's sense of protection of privacy. In ensuring patient privacy; patient confidentiality all healthcare personnel who work in different institutions by showing the same attention to treating patients may contribute to the increase of level of privacy. It may be recommended to develop different aprons to protect their body privacy during the procedures applied to patients.

Participation in the "Erasmus+": Perspectives on Attitudes, Motivational Drivers and Barriers to Engagement

Anastasia Kitiashvili — 2024-11-07

This study examines students’ engagement in the "Erasmus+" program in Georgia, their
attitudes, motivations, obstacles to participation, and the program's effects on academic and career
progress. Survey research was conducted with 215 students, and four focus groups were held with
50 students. The findings revealed, that participants' success in the "Erasmus+" program was
associated with positive attitudes towards the program, students’ motivations, effective preparation,
and strong academic and language skills. A higher success rate was observed among female
participants particularly within the age group of 23-29. These groups also expressed a desire to
pursue further studies and apply for "Erasmus+". Participating in "Erasmus+" projects enhanced the
social and academic skills of students, yet the direct impact on job prospects was uncertain. Non
participation primarily stems from barriers named by more than half of the surveyed students, such
as a lack of information, inadequate support, and financial limitations. Previous experiences with
mobility programs also influenced their preferences, as participants displayed a preference for further
studies in EU countries, while non-applicants pursued educational opportunities in Georgia followed
by EU countries.
Through by eliminating the aforementioned barriers, more young people would engage in the
"Erasmus+" program, fostering their enhanced educational, professional, personal, and societal
development.

ADHERENCE TO INHALER THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Sevda Tűzűn Özdemir — 2024-11-11

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, with inhaler therapy being a cornerstone of its management. This review aims to evaluate
adherence to inhaler therapy among COPD patients and identify factors influencing this adherence.
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and
Web of Science, focusing on studies published between 2010 and 2023. The findings indicate that
adherence rates to inhaler therapy range between 20% and 60%, primarily due to factors such as
patient education, inhaler technique, and comorbid conditions. The review highlights the importance
of effective patient education and simplified inhalation devices to improve adherence and,
consequently, health outcomes in COPD patients.

Energy and Resource Modeling: A Comparative Analysis of Containers and Virtual Machines

Donatas Dervinis — 2024-11-27

This paper presents a comparative analysis of energy and resource utilization between
containers and virtual machines (VMs), technologies essential for modern cloud computing
environments. Containers, lightweight virtualization solutions, enable rapid deployment, efficient
scaling, and reduced overhead by sharing the host OS kernel, making them ideal for
microservices and agile development workflows. Conversely, VMs offer enhanced security and
isolation by virtualizing entire operating systems, suiting multi-tenant and legacy applications.
Through mathematical modeling, this study quantifies the differences in energy consumption and
resource efficiency of these technologies. The models utilize variables such as CPU and RAM
usage and server load to assess each technology's performance in various scenarios. Results
from simulations indicate that containers can significantly reduce infrastructure costs by
optimizing resource allocation. A sample calculation for VMs and containers was performed to
assess resource and energy demands. The results indicate that running 10 VMs requires 9.2%
more CPU resources, and 12.5% more RAM compared to containers. In terms of energy
consumption, VMs require 82% more energy than an equivalent setup of 10 containers.