Azadeh Amiri | Psychiatric Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri | Psychiatric Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri is a faculty member at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. She holds an M.S. in Medical-Surgical Nursing and is a PhD candidate in Nursing. With extensive experience in surgical technology education, she has contributed significantly to operating room research, perioperative care, and nursing education. Her research focuses on spirituality in healthcare, psychiatric nursing, and stress management. She has authored multiple journal articles and books on surgical techniques. Dr. Amiri is also a founding member of Iran’s Operating Room and Oncology Nursing Associations. 📖🏥✍️

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Education 🎓📚

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri has a strong academic background in nursing and medical sciences. She is currently a PhD candidate at the Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (since 2020). She earned her M.S. in Medical-Surgical Nursing in 2009 from the same institution. Dr. Amiri also holds a B.A. in Nursing from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, where she developed a solid foundation in patient care and surgical nursing. Her academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing nursing education and perioperative care. 🏥📖💉

Professional Experience 👩‍🏫🏥

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri has been actively contributing to nursing education and healthcare since 2009. She began her career as an Instructor at the School of Nursing, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, where she played a vital role in training future healthcare professionals. In 2012, she was appointed as a Faculty Member at the same institution, further enhancing nursing education through teaching, research, and clinical training. Her dedication to academic excellence and perioperative care has significantly impacted nursing students and the medical community. 🏥📚💉

Teaching Experience 🎓🏥

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri has extensive teaching experience in surgical nursing and operating room technology. Since 2009, she has taught Surgical Technology courses, covering diverse specialties such as GYN, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Pediatric, Plastic, Ophthalmic, and ENT Surgery 🏥🔬. She has also instructed Instrumentation in the Operating Room at both B.A. and M.S. levels 📚💉. In 2015, she introduced Dedicated Surgery (1-4) and conducted a Seminar on Issues related to surgical nursing. Her expertise has been instrumental in training future surgical professionals at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. 👩‍🏫📖

Research Interests 🔬📖

Assist. Prof. Dr. Azadeh Amiri’s research focuses on several key areas in nursing and healthcare. She explores spirituality and ethics 🕊️⚖️, emphasizing their role in patient care and professional practice. Her work in nursing education 📚🎓 aims to enhance learning methodologies for future healthcare professionals. She is also deeply involved in perioperative care and surgeries 🏥💉, optimizing patient outcomes in the surgical setting. Additionally, she has a strong interest in psychiatric nursing 🧠🩺, contributing to mental health care advancements. Her research integrates ethical, educational, surgical, and psychological perspectives to improve nursing practices.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Recent progress of high-entropy materials for energy storage and conversion” (2021) – Cited by 493

  • “Measuring the awareness of the predisposing factors of low back pain among the operating room personnel” (2022) – Cited by 36

  • “The effect of spiritual education on anxiety, depression and glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized controlled study” (2021) – Cited by 36

  • “Survey of awareness about the risk factors of low back pain among operating room personnel of Shiraz hospitals: A cross-sectional study” (2020) – Cited by 36

  • “The potential beneficial effects of education and familiarity with cesarean section procedure and the operating room environment on promotion of anxiety and pain intensity: A randomized controlled clinical trial” (2020) – Cited by 36

  • “The effect of education on anxiety and self-efficacy in mothers of 1-3-year-old children under cochlear implant surgery, 2018: A randomized controlled clinical trial” (2019) – Cited by 36

  • “A Study of the Effect of Integrated Education of Professional Operating Room Skills on the Undergraduate Operating Room Students’ Professional Self-Concept” (2018) – Cited by 36

  • “Evaluation of the effect of the provided training in delivery preparation classes on awareness and attitude of pregnant mothers toward delivery type in Razi Hospital of Saravan” (2018) – Cited by 36

  • “The Effect of Educational Stress Management on Job stress of Operating Room Nurses at Hospitals Affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences During Year 2016: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial” (2018) – Cited by 36

  • “Seismic evaluation of soil-foundation-structure interaction: Direct and Cone model” (2017) – Cited by 36

  • “THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE ANXIETY AND SELF-EFFICACY IN MOTHERS OF THE CHILDREN UNDER GLAUCOMA SURGERY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL” (2017) – Cited by 36

Selver Bezgin | Psychiatric nursing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Selver Bezgin | Psychiatric nursing | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey

Selver Karaaslan is an Assistant Professor at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, specializing in mental health nursing, gender equality, and psychosomatic health. 🌍 She has contributed to national research projects and supervised graduate theses on psychological resilience and childhood trauma. 🧠 With a commitment to improving public health and mental well-being, her research and teaching have greatly impacted the healthcare community.

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Education🎓 

PhD in Nursing, 2020, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University. Master’s Degree in Public Health, 2015  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, 2001.  Doctoral thesis: “The Impact of Gender Perception on Men’s Views on Domestic Violence.”  Master’s thesis: “Parasitic Contamination in Parks and Beaches via Dog Hair.”

Experience 💼 

Assistant Professor, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University (2020-Present).   Lecturer, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University (2005-2020).  Supervisor, Graduate theses on mental health and resilience. Researcher in national healthcare and psychology projects.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Scientific Research Project Awards.  Member, Psychiatric Nurses Association. Member, University’s Ethics Committee.  Board Member, Van Health Sciences Journal.

Research Focus 🧠

Childhood trauma, psychosomatic health, and psychological resilience.  Gender perception and its impact on mental health.  Parasitic contamination in environmental spaces. Mental health in aging populations. Cultural intelligence and compassion in healthcare professionals.

Publication Top Notes  

  • Qualitative examination of the attitudes of healthcare workers in Turkey regarding COVID‐19 vaccines
    Authors: OS Aci, O Kackin, S Karaaslan, E Ciydem
    Journal: International Journal of Nursing Knowledge
    Volume: 33 (2), Pages: 136-146
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 26
  • The distribution of Pediculus humanus capitis among primary school pupils of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Stock Exchange Organisation in Van
    Authors: S Karaaslan, H Yilmaz
    Journal: Türkiye Parazitolojii Dergisi
    Volume: 39 (1), Page: 27
    Year: 2015
    Citations: 14
  • Why Do Nursing and Midwifery Students Choose Their Profession in Turkey?
    Authors: Şİ Güner, S Karaaslan, R Orhun
    Journal: Eastern Journal of Medicine
    Volume: 24 (2)
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10
  • Hemşirelik ve ebelik öğrencilerinin intramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulamalarının incelenmesi (Study of intramuscular injection practices among nursing and midwifery students)
    Authors: Şİ Güner, S Karaaslan, R Orhun
    Journal: Van Tıp Dergisi
    Volume: 25 (3), Pages: 282-288
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 4
  • The effect of moderate-intensity physical exercise on some serum inflammation markers and the immune system in rats fed intermittent fasting with a high-fat diet
    Authors: N Günbatar, B Bulduk, S Bezgin, G Oto, F Bayıroğlu, M Bulduk
    Journal: Medicina
    Volume: 59 (9), Article: 1687
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 2
  • The Analysis of the Relationship between the Cultural Intelligence and the Feeling of Compassion in the Health Staff
    Authors: Ş Güner, S Karaaslan, S Güner, R Orhun, G Ulay
    Journal: Eastern Journal of Medicine
    Volume: 1 (27)
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 2
  • Domestic violence: views of married men and factors affecting violence
    Authors: S Bezgin, S Buzlu
    Journal: Journal of Community Health Nursing
    Volume: 40 (3), Pages: 207-218
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 1
  • Gender Mainstreaming Role Preferences and Perceptions of University Students Enrolled at Van School of Health
    Authors: S Karaaslan, HG Sahin, R Orhun, N Günbatar, A Yeşilova, CT Erden
    Journal: Eastern Journal of Medicine
    Volume: 26 (4)
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1
  • Van’da Çalışan Ebe ve Hemşirelerin İş Memnuniyet Düzeylerinin Araştırılması (Research on job satisfaction levels of midwives and nurses working in Van)
    Authors: S Karaaslan, HG Şahin, S Keskin, N Günbatar, E Akyiğit
    Journal: Van Tıp Dergisi
    Volume: 23 (2), Pages: 191-197
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 1
  • Can the Public Image of Nursing Be Improved via the Use of Photographs As a Symbolic Language?
    Authors: S Bezgin, Şİ Güner, S Buzlu, S Güner, R Orhun
    Journal: Eastern Journal of Medicine
    Volume: 28 (4)
    Year: 2023
    Citations: N/A
  • The prevalence and the determinants of contraceptive use among men and women in eastern Turkey
    Authors: S Karaaslan, HG Sahin, A Yesilova, N Gunbatar, S Keskin, R Orhun, et al.
    Year: 2017
  • Pandemi Sürecinde Toplumun Hemşirelik İmajı ve İlişkili Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi: Kesitsel Araştırma (Determining the nursing image and related factors in the pandemic process: A cross-sectional study)
    Authors: S BEZGİN, G SOYCAN, et al.
    Year: N/A

Conclusion

Dr. Selver Karaaslan has demonstrated impressive research skills, leadership in academia, and a strong commitment to advancing mental health care and nursing. Her active role in national projects, research supervision, and professional memberships highlights her contributions to the academic and healthcare communities. However, to elevate her candidacy for the Best Researcher Award, Karaaslan would benefit from expanding her international collaborations, increasing high-impact journal publications, and diversifying her research scope to embrace interdisciplinary approaches. With these improvements, she would undoubtedly stand out as a leading figure in psychiatric nursing and healthcare research.