Consequently, it is concluded that training as assertive and self-confident individuals during the nursing education of students has a contribution to making patient-specific and culture-sensitive care.

Risk-factor modification and organisation of training programmes with ensured participation of patients and their relatives are of critical importance in improving their quality of life.

In order for nurses to provide the best care for Syrian refugee patients, it is important to identify cultural caring behaviors observed by nurses in the promotion of culturally congruent nursing and health care.

It is important that nurses and other healthcare provider consider the difficulties and expectations of refugees regarding healthcare services and include same in the development of provider training programmes. Development of public health welfare and employment law and policies help to lay the groundwork for successful integration of refugees in new cultures and countries.

The results of this study can be used to develop guidelines and predictions for scenarios that are likely to arise for patients' relatives from foreign countries who arrive to support patients who receive healthcare services in our increasingly global world.

Bu makalede, Pender'in sağlığı geliştirme modelinin Miyokart infarktüsü geçirmiş bireylerde uygulanmasına yer verilmiştir. Kardiyoloji kliniği hemşirelerinin miyokart infarktüsü geçirmiş bireylerde kardiyak rehabilitasyon programı ve taburculuk planlamasında sağlığı geliştirme modeli kullanımı önemlidir. Böylece bu kişilerde yaşam tarzı değişikliği oluşturmak kolaylaştırılabilir.

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with constipation irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). This qualitative study consisted of a total of 30 patients who were admitted to a university hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using a descriptive questionnaire and a semistructured interview. Data analysis identified 5 main themes: (1) the constipation-associated difficulties experienced because of IBS; (2) the feeling that CAM is natural and useful; (3) the effect of environmental stimuli in preferring the use of CAM; (4) the feeling that CAM is not negative and relieves symptoms; and (5) suggesting the use of CAM. In conclusion, it was determined that all the patients with IBS-C used various CAM methods. It may be recommended that health care professionals should raise awareness among patients about CAM methods that may be useful.

Design and method This is a descriptive and cross‐sectional study conducted with 671 nurses at 4 hospitals in a province of Turkey. The data were collected using a questionnaire form, the Organizational Silence Scale, the Performance Scale, and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Findings In this study, it was determined that staying silent affected the job satisfaction and performance of nurses. Practice implications This result may be effective in developing methods to solve the issue of organizational silence, and therefore increasing nurses’ levels of job satisfaction and performance.