Purpose To investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Stress of Conscience Questionnaire (SCQ) and to determine its relationship to burnout among Turkish nurses. Design and Methods The sample of this study with a cross-sectional design comprised 375 nurses. The data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and SCQ. Findings The mean score of the nurses obtained from the overall SCQ was 85.36 +/- 39.3 (min: 0; max: 225). The highest scored item by the nurses was related to "lack of energy to devote themselves to their families." There was a significant positive correlation between the Emotional Exhaustion-MBI scores and SCQ scores (r = 0.414, p < 0.001). Practice Implications The Turkish version of SCQ is a valid and reliable tool among Turkish nurses and is associated with emotional exhaustion.

Empathy is fundamental to the physician-patient relationship and influences the clinical outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the dental students’ empathy levels and to compare their opinions on attributes of a “good dentist”. This cohort research was included 79 dental students volunteering to participate in the study at a public university. The data were collected by the Dökmen’s Empathic Tendency Scale (ETS) and Empathic Skill Scale (ESS). In this study, from the orientation day to the end of the third-year, the dental students’ ETS mean scores (respectively 69.59 and 68.34) and ESS mean scores (respectively 142.53 and 140.00) showed a decline. At the end of the third-year, starting clinical rotations and taking patient responsibility may lead to decrease the empathy levels of students. The findings of our study show that female students have higher empathy tendency and skill scores compared to male students (p<0.001). In the ranking of the attributes required to be a good dentist, empathy was ranked 4th by the first-year students, while final-years students placed empathy in second rank (p<0.05). According to these results, it is possible to claim that the dentist candidates realized that being empathetic is necessary to be a good dentist.

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Çukurova bölgesinde ortodontik tedavi isteğiyle başvuran adölesan hastalarda dişsel ve iskeletsel anomalilerin prevalansını belirlemek ve bu anomalilerin cinsiyet ve yüz tipi ile ilişkisini değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Bu retrospektif kesitsel çalışma, Çukurova Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Ortodonti Anabilim Dalı'nın dijital arşivinde bulunan ve Ocak 2012–Nisan 2022 arası döneme tarihlenen 1000 adölesan hastanın kayıtları üzerinden yürütülmüştür. Dişsel anomaliler intraoral fotoğraflar ve panoramik radyograflar, iskeletsel anomaliler ile yüz tipleri lateral sefalometrik radyograflar ve analizler kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Veriler tanımlayıcı istatistiklerle analiz edilmiş, değişkenler arası ilişkiler Ki-kare testiyle incelenmiştir. İstatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi p

Purpose: Adolescents are among the primary recipients of orthodontic treatment and are active users of digital platforms. While digital environments are increasingly associated with healthcare-related perceptions, orthodontist selection is a multifactorial process influenced by various clinical, professional, and informational factors. This study aimed to evaluate adolescents’ orthodontist selection criteria and to examine the role of digital information sources within this decision-making process. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 180 adolescent patients (aged 11– 18 years) who attended an initial orthodontic consultation at a dentistry faculty. Data were collected using a self-administered 63-item questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics, digital information-seeking behaviors, and orthodontist selection criteria. Of these, 45 items constituted the multidimensional Digital Determinants of Orthodontist Selection Instrument (DDOSI), which was developed to evaluate factors influencing orthodontist selection and demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α > 0.930). Statistical analyses included chi-square tests, exploratory factor analysis, and group comparisons using appropriate parametric and nonparametric tests. Results: Participants reported an average daily use of digital platforms of 3 ± 1.01 hours. Google (41.1%) was the most frequently used information source, whereas Instagram (28.3%) was the most commonly used social media platform. A majority of adolescents reported searching online for health-related information (75.6%) and aesthetic procedures (57.2%). The most influential criterion in orthodontist selection was clinic cleanliness (22.7%), followed by the orthodontist’s professional confidence/enthusiasm (9.3%) and the use of up-to-date technological equipment (7.6%). Significant differences were observed according to age, gender, socioeconomic status, and parental education level (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Adolescents’ orthodontist selection is primarily driven by clinical and professional factors. Digital information sources play a complementary role by supporting information acquisition and shaping perceptions rather than acting as primary determinants in decision-making.