Ezgi Şahin | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ezgi Şahin | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Giresun University | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ezgi Şahin is an Assistant Professor at Giresun University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Program, Turkey, with a robust academic and research profile in reproductive health, midwifery education, sexual counseling, and public health. She earned her PhD in Gynecology Nursing from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in 2021, focusing on the PLISSIT model for sexual counseling of infertile couples, following a Master’s in Nursing from Okan University and a Bachelor’s from Dumlupinar University. Dr. Ezgi Şahin has published extensively in international and national journals, covering topics such as childbirth experiences, prenatal attachment, parenting preparation, vaccine hesitancy, and the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health. She has contributed chapters to scientific books on sexual health, pelvic floor dysfunction, ethics in pregnancy, and alternative therapies, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Beyond research, she has supervised graduate theses, led TÜBİTAK student research projects, and held key academic administrative roles including Erasmus coordinator and program head, reflecting her commitment to advancing health sciences education and maternal care.

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Featured Publications

  • Şahin, E., & Şahin Hotun, N. (2018). Cultural practices before and during pregnancy: Example of Turkey. 2nd International Congress of Nursing (ICON-2018).

  • Şahin, E. G. S. (2020). COVID-19 pandemisinde cinsellik ve cinsel sağlık. Androloji Bülteni, 22(3), 249–253.

  • Şahin, E., & Güngör, İ. (2020). İlk ve acil yardım öğrencilerinin kadına yönelik şiddete ve şiddette mesleki rollerine ilişkin tutumları. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi, 3(2), 114–124.

  • Şahin, E. Y. S. (2022). Effects of a parenting preparation course on preferred mode of delivery, fear of childbirth, and perception of traumatic childbirth in midwifery students. Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 20(2), 44–48.

  • Şahin, E., & Kesik, M. (2025). Effects of HypnoBirthing education and oxytocin massage on labor and postpartum period in primiparous pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial. Women & Health.

Lu Chen | Critical Care Nursing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lu Chen | Critical Care Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lu Chen, NANJING DRUM TOWER HOSPITAL, THE AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANJING UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL, China

Dr. Lu Chen holds a Doctor of Nursing from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2017) and a Master’s from Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2009). She has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2022) and Hong Kong College of Nursing and Midwifery (2024). Her research focuses on chronic disease home care, stroke rehabilitation, and digital healthcare technologies, leading several high-impact projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Dr. Chen is honored with the “Francisco de Miranda” Order of the Second Class (2020). 🏥💡

 

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background 👩‍⚕️🎓

Dr. Lu Chen holds a Doctor of Nursing degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2017), a Master’s in Nursing from Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2009), and a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2006). She was honored as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2022) and the Hong Kong College of Nursing and Midwifery (2024). Dr. Chen received the prestigious “Francisco de Miranda” Order of the Second Class (2020) and is recognized as a high-level talent in Jiangsu Province, including being a Haizhi Special Expert (2024). 🏅💡

 

Research and Innovations 🔬🧠

Dr. Lu Chen leads numerous groundbreaking research projects in nursing and healthcare. Her completed work includes the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Science Fund project (2016-2018), focusing on chronic disease home nursing services. Ongoing projects include a study on mental toughness in exercise rehabilitation (2025-2028), the development of an intelligent robot system for critical care (2021-2024), and a social integration system for stroke patients (2022-2025). Additionally, she is researching rehabilitation in hemorrhagic stroke patients, remote rehabilitation management, and internet-based home care for chronic diseases, among other innovative healthcare solutions. 🏥🚀

 

Research Focus

Dr. Lu Chen’s research focuses on stroke rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and nursing interventions. She has contributed to several projects related to mental health, rehabilitation exercises, and home care for stroke patients. Her work includes studies on exercise adherence, remote rehabilitation, and the use of virtual reality for aphasia therapy in stroke patients. Dr. Chen also investigates nursing management for chronic conditions, rehabilitation compliance, and health information needs for patients post-stroke. Her research blends technology, patient care, and rehabilitation, aiming to improve quality of life and care outcomes for stroke survivors and elderly patients. 🧠🩺💪

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Exploring medication self-management in polypharmacy: a qualitative systematic review of patients and healthcare providers perspectives – Cited by 0, 2024 🧠💊
  • Innovative Telerehabilitation Enhanced Care Programme (ITECP) in young and middle-aged patients with haemorrhagic stroke to improve exercise adherence – Cited by 0, 2023 🏥💪
  • Meta-analysis of Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Neurogenic Bladder – Cited by 0, 2023 🦠🔬
  • Optimal evidence analysis for the nursing management of limb spasm in patients with spinal cord injury – Cited by 0, 2023 🧑‍⚕️💉
  • Analysis of rehabilitation exercise compliance and its influencing factors in young and middle-aged patients with hemorrhagic stroke – Cited by 4, 2023 🧠💪
  • Effects of virtual reality-based language training for people with post-stroke aphasia: a meta-analysis – Cited by 3, 2023 🧑‍🦯🖥️
  • The prevalence of medical adhesive-related skin injury caused by protective dressings among medical staff members during the 2019 coronavirus pandemic in China – Cited by 4, 2023 🏥👩‍⚕️
  • Post-stroke experiences and health information needs among Chinese elderly ischemic stroke survivors in the internet environment: a qualitative study – Cited by 1, 2023 🌐🧠
  • Effects of exercise therapy on patients with poststroke cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Cited by 1, 2023 🧠🏃‍♂️
  • Influencing factors of home exercise adherence in elderly patients with stroke: A multiperspective qualitative study – Cited by 4, 2023 🏡💪

 

Quanying ZHANG | Nursing Award | China

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Mrs. Quanying ZHANG | Nursing Award | China

Mrs. Quanying ZHANG, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, China

Based on Mrs. Quanying Zhang’s credentials, she seems a strong candidate for the “Research for Women Researcher Award.” Here’s a structured evaluation:

Publication profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Mrs. Zhang has extensive experience as a Nursing Professor and leader in various hospital roles. Her current position as President and Party Secretary at Weihui Municipal Medical and Health General Hospital underscores her dedication to advancing medical standards and patient care. Her career reflects a commitment to academic and professional excellence in healthcare, making her a notable candidate for the award.

Contributions

Mrs. Zhang’s contributions include nurturing the next generation of nursing professionals, developing innovative patient care models, and improving healthcare policies. Her leadership in nursing practice and education highlights her impactful role in advancing clinical outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare.

Research Focus

Quanying Zhang’s research primarily focuses on pharmacology and drug interactions, specifically examining the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of medications, as well as their effects on biochemical pathways. His studies include evaluating transdermal patches, such as rasagiline, and investigating how compounds like berberine influence physiological processes through receptor activation. Zhang’s work often bridges clinical pharmacology with biochemical mechanisms, highlighting the interaction between drugs and biological systems. This research is crucial for understanding drug efficacy and safety in various contexts. 🧪💊🔬

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of Rasagiline Transdermal Patch: A Preliminary Study in Healthy Chinese Subjects” – Clinical Drug Investigation, 2018 📄🧪
  • “Berberine induces GLP-1 secretion through activation of bitter taste receptor pathways” – Biochemical Pharmacology, 2015 🧫🔬

Mrs. Zhang’s substantial contributions to nursing and healthcare leadership align well with the criteria for the “Research for Women Researcher Award.” Her impressive citation index, research projects, and innovations in patient care and nursing management reflect her significant impact in the field.

 

 

Neslihan LOK | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Neslihan LOK | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Neslihan LOK, Selcuk University, Turkey

Neslihan Lök is an esteemed academic with a doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University, completed in 2016. Her master’s thesis, under the guidance of Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly. She began her academic journey with a bachelor’s degree from Selçuk University in 2007. As a distinguished scholar, she has held various academic positions at Selçuk University, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Nursing Faculty. Her research interests include psychosocial interventions, mental health in chronic illness, and geriatric care. Dr. Lök has guided numerous theses and led several significant research projects. 🧠📚👩‍⚕️

Publication profile

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Education

Dr. Neslihan LOK earned a PhD in Psychiatric Nursing from Akdeniz University on March 31, 2016. Their doctoral thesis, guided by Belgin Akın, focused on environmental risk factors inside homes that contribute to falls among the elderly. They completed a Master’s degree in Public Health Nursing from Selçuk University on September 22, 2010, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Karaman Health School of Selçuk University on June 15, 2007. Dr. Neslihan LOK’s academic journey emphasizes their commitment to improving elderly care and public health. 🩺📘🏡

Awards

Dr. Neslihan LOK, recognized for her excellence in presentations, has received multiple awards for her contributions. In 2019, she was honored with the “En İyi Sözel Bildiri Ödülü” by the Her İçin Spor ve Wellness Derneği. She also secured the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at Celal Bayar Üniversitesi in 2017 and İstanbul Üniversitesi in 2016. Additionally, she earned the “Sözel Bildiri İkincilik Ödülü” at the V. Uluslararası ve VIII. Ulusal Psikiyatri Hemşireliği Kongresi in 2016. These accolades underscore her impactful work and dedication in her field. 🏆📊🎓

Research focus

Dr. Neslihan Lök’s research focuses primarily on geriatric mental health and caregiving dynamics, emphasizing interventions like physical activity and reminiscence therapy to improve cognitive functions, depression, and quality of life among elderly populations. Her work also explores the impact of domestic environmental factors on falling risks in the elderly. Additionally, Dr. Lök investigates social support’s role in enhancing psychological resilience among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Her studies contribute significantly to understanding and enhancing elderly care practices and mental health support systems. 🧠👵🏼🏠

Publication top notes

The effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms and quality of life among elderly nursing home residents: Randomized controlled trial

The effect of reminiscence therapy on cognitive functions, depression, and quality of life in Alzheimer patients: Randomized controlled trial

Effects of Physical Activity Program on cognitive function and sleep quality in elderly with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

Aile içi şiddetin çocuk üzerindeki etkileri ve psikososyal desteğin önemi

The effects of anger management education on adolescents’ manner of displaying anger and self-esteem: A randomized controlled trial

Relationship between caregiving burden and anger level in primary caregivers of individuals with chronic mental illness

YETİŞKİN BİREYLERDE FİZİKSEL AKTİVİTE ve DEPRESYON ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİSİNİN BELİRLENMESİ

Domestic environmental risk factors associated with falling in elderly

The relationship between the perceived social support and psychological resilience in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia

Beden eğitimi spor yüksekokulu özel yetenek sinavina girecek adaylarin kaygi durumlarinin bazi değişkenler açisindan incelenmesi