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.

Kumiko Kishmoto | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kumiko Kishmoto | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kumiko Kishmoto, Teikyo Heisei University, Japan

Dr. Kumiko Kishimoto has a rich background as a hospital nurse and nursing faculty member. Her current research focuses on the relationship between nurses’ self-compassion and personal factors, as well as the role of psychological safety in psychiatric wards. Committed to enhancing the well-being of nursing professionals, Dr. Kishimoto is dedicated to improving patient care outcomes.

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Kumiko Kishimoto has over 20 years of professional experience in the nursing field, combining a decade of hands-on clinical practice as a hospital nurse with ten years of dedicated service as a nursing faculty member. Her extensive background equips her with valuable insights into both the practical and theoretical aspects of nursing education, fostering a comprehensive understanding of healthcare dynamics. Dr. Kishimoto’s commitment to excellence in nursing is evident in her teaching methodologies, research initiatives, and contributions to the academic community.

Research and Innovations

Dr. Kishimoto’s current research focuses on exploring the relationship between nurses’ self-compassion and various personal factors, emphasizing the significance of psychological safety within psychiatric wards. By investigating these critical dimensions, her work aims to enhance the well-being of nursing professionals and improve patient care outcomes. Her innovative approach addresses vital issues in the nursing profession, advocating for a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and resilience among nurses.

Publication Top Notes

  • The relationships among factors affecting compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout in Japanese nurses: A cross‐sectional study (2024) 🏥
  • The development of the Japanese version of the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale (J-FSCRS) (2024) 🧠
  • The development of the Japanese version of the full and short form of Attitudes Towards Mental Health Problems Scale (J-(S) ATMHPS) (2023) 🌍


Conclusion

Dr. Kumiko Kishimoto is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a distinguished academic and professional background in nursing. Her innovative research on self-compassion and psychological safety in nursing not only contributes to the field but also has the potential to impact nursing practices positively. Her dedication to improving the mental health and resilience of nurses makes her an exemplary choice for this prestigious recognition.