Conference Presentations by Gülce Aksoy (MSc)
11TH INTERNATIONAL ACHARAKA CONGRESS ON MEDICINE, NURSING, MIDWIFERY, AND HEALTH SCIENCES PROCEEDINGS BOOK VOLUME - 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The rapid increase in the global elderly population has made the social problems faced b... more ABSTRACT
The rapid increase in the global elderly population has made the social problems faced by older
individuals more visible. Among these problems, elder abuse stands out as not merely an individual
form of victimization, but as a serious public health issue with multidimensional impacts on health, justice, and social service systems. This review aims to examine the risk factors associated with elder
abuse—particularly within the family context—from a multidimensional perspective, based on current
literature. The study emphasizes that the most common perpetrators of elder abuse are close family
members such as children, spouses, and grandchildren. It reveals that power imbalances in caregiving
relationships, caregiver burnout, and emotional dependency are among the major dynamics fueling
abuse. Additionally, it highlights the facilitating role of societal norms, ageism, economic dependency,
cultural values, and the inadequacy of social support systems. In the context of Turkey, emotional and
financial abuse appear to be more prevalent, often remaining hidden due to the sanctification of
caregiving roles and lack of questioning of family dynamics. This review emphasizes that elder abuse
should be addressed not only at the level of interpersonal relationships, but also within the broader
context of structural factors such as gender inequality, gaps in social policy, perceptions of aging, and
transformations in family structure. The study presents comparative examples from Turkey and other
countries, aiming to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the issue by evaluating current
findings in the literature and examining the relationship from multiple dimensions.
Keywords: Elder abuse, domestic violence, caregiver, ageism, risk factors, social norms.
5. ULUSLARARASI ASKLEPIOS TIP, HEMŞİRELİK, EBELİK VE SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ KONGRESİ, 2025
Alkol bağımlılığı, bireyin alkol kullanımını kontrol edememesi ve bunun fiziksel, psikolojik ve s... more Alkol bağımlılığı, bireyin alkol kullanımını kontrol edememesi ve bunun fiziksel, psikolojik ve sosyal işlevselliği olumsuz etkilemesiyle karakterizedir. Uzun süreli alkol tüketimi, bağımlılığa yol açarak beyin kimyasında değişikliklere neden olur ve bırakmayı zorlaştırır. Yaşlı bireylerde ise bu durum, kronik hastalıklarla birleşerek sağlık sorunlarını daha da ağırlaştırabilir ve tedavi süreçlerini olumsuz yönde etkileyebilir ve hem fizyolojik hem de psikososyal açıdan önemli sonuçlar doğurur. Düşük ve orta düzeyde alkol tüketiminin bazı bilişsel işlevler üzerinde koruyucu etkileri olabileceği belirtilse de aşırı tüketim, kardiyovasküler hastalıklardan bilişsel gerilemeye kadar pek çok olumsuz durumla ilişkilendirilmektedir. Araştırmalar, yaşlı bireylerin önemli bir kısmının düzenli olarak alkol tükettiğini ve aşırı alkol kullanımının ölüm oranlarını artırabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle yaşlılarda aşırı alkol tüketiminin demans riskini yükselttiği ve beyin hacminde küçülme gibi nörodejeneratif süreçleri hızlandırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, bazı çalışmalar düşük düzeyde alkol tüketiminin Alzheimer riskini azaltabileceğini öne sürmekte, ancak bu ilişkinin kesinliği hala tartışılmaktadır. Alkol tüketiminin yaşlı bireylerde yalnızca sağlık değil, sosyal ve psikolojik boyutları da göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır. Alkol, sosyal etkileşimi artırarak yalnızlık hissini azaltabilirken, depresyon, anksiyete ve düşme riskini yükseltebilir. Bu derleme, yaşlı bireylerde alkol kullanımının sağlık ve yaşam kalitesi üzerindeki etkilerini ele almakta ve yaşlı nüfusta alkol tüketimine ilişkin epidemiyolojik veriler, Türkiye ve dünya örnekleriyle karşılaştırmalı olarak sunularak literatürdeki güncel bulgular değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, bulgular ışığında bu ilişkinin çeşitli yönlerini değerlendirip, ayrıntılı anlamaya yönelik veri sağlamayı amaçlamıştır.
5. BILSEL INTERNATIONAL SUMELA SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES CONGRESS, 2024
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have significant costs for global healthcare systems and ... more Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have significant costs for global healthcare systems and adverse effects on patient safety. HAIs have become a major economic and health problem in healthcare, resulting in increased treatment costs, prolonged hospital stays, and increased patient mortality. Studies in the literature suggest that controlling HAIs not only improves patient safety but also provides long-term cost savings to healthcare systems. Studies in regions ranging from sub-Saharan Africa to the United States have shown that evidence-based strategies, such as simple hygiene practices, isolation rooms, and infection prevention packages, are effective in reducing HAIs and are financially sustainable for hospitals. This review highlights the importance of controlling HAIs in ways that positively contribute to healthcare budgets in the long term. However, the limited number of studies in the literature on the cost analysis of HAIs highlights the need for more data across many countries and healthcare systems. Future studies that analyze the direct and indirect costs of HAIs more comprehensively are critical to better understand the impact of infection prevention strategies. The purpose of this review is to provide data for a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of cost analysis studies on healthcare systems in combating HAIs.
Keywords: Healthcare-associated infections, cost analysis, infection control, patient safety, economics.
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Conference Presentations by Gülce Aksoy (MSc)
The rapid increase in the global elderly population has made the social problems faced by older
individuals more visible. Among these problems, elder abuse stands out as not merely an individual
form of victimization, but as a serious public health issue with multidimensional impacts on health, justice, and social service systems. This review aims to examine the risk factors associated with elder
abuse—particularly within the family context—from a multidimensional perspective, based on current
literature. The study emphasizes that the most common perpetrators of elder abuse are close family
members such as children, spouses, and grandchildren. It reveals that power imbalances in caregiving
relationships, caregiver burnout, and emotional dependency are among the major dynamics fueling
abuse. Additionally, it highlights the facilitating role of societal norms, ageism, economic dependency,
cultural values, and the inadequacy of social support systems. In the context of Turkey, emotional and
financial abuse appear to be more prevalent, often remaining hidden due to the sanctification of
caregiving roles and lack of questioning of family dynamics. This review emphasizes that elder abuse
should be addressed not only at the level of interpersonal relationships, but also within the broader
context of structural factors such as gender inequality, gaps in social policy, perceptions of aging, and
transformations in family structure. The study presents comparative examples from Turkey and other
countries, aiming to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the issue by evaluating current
findings in the literature and examining the relationship from multiple dimensions.
Keywords: Elder abuse, domestic violence, caregiver, ageism, risk factors, social norms.
Keywords: Healthcare-associated infections, cost analysis, infection control, patient safety, economics.