Assist Prof. ISTANBUL BEYKENT UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF NURSING DEPARTMENT, Turkey
Tugba Oz is a dedicated lecturer and researcher in the field of nursing, with a strong focus on women’s health and diseases. With extensive experience in various academic and administrative roles, Tugba has established herself as a prominent figure in her field. Her research interests include the evaluation of education and counseling provided via social media tools and the effects of virtual reality, music therapy, and stress ball application on pain and anxiety during gynecological procedures.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
– Ph.D. in Nursing, Marmara University, Health Sciences Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, 2020-2024- *Master’s in Nursing*, Health Sciences University, Hamidiye Health Sciences Institute, Obstetrics and Women’s Health Nursing, 2019- *Bachelor’s in Nursing*, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, 2005-2009
Experience 💼
– *Lecturer*, Beykent University, Vocational School, Medical Services and Techniques Department, 2022-present- *Lecturer*, Istanbul Esenyurt University, Health Services Profession, 2021-2022- *Lecturer*, Istanbul Bilgi University, Health Services Vocational School, Medical Services and Techniques Department, 2019-2021- *Programme Head*, Istanbul Gelisim University, Health Services Vocational School, Medical Services and Techniques Department, 2017-2019
Awards and Honors 🏆
– Member, Turkish Association of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, 2025
Research Focus 🔬
Tugba Oz’s research focus lies in the field of women’s health and diseases, particularly in the areas of gynecological nursing and urogynecology. Her research interests include the evaluation of education and counseling provided via social media tools and the effects of virtual reality, music therapy, and stress ball application on pain and anxiety during gynecological procedures.
Publications 📚
1. An Innovative Approach to Patient Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics 📚 – Tuğba Öz, Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 2025
2. Evaluation of education and counseling using social media tools after discharge in women who underwent episiotomy 💻 – Tuğba Öz, Zübeyde Ekşi Güloğlu, Health Care for Women International, 2024
3. The effect of virtual reality glasses applied during intrauterine device insertion on pain, anxiety and satisfaction 🔍 – Tuğba Öz, Nurdan Demirci, Scottish Medical Journal, 2024
4. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Self-care Activities Screening Scale during COVID-19 Lockdown 📊 – Hamide Arslan Tarus, Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı, Tuğba Öz, Nurdan Demirci, Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences, 2024
5. Menopoz Semptomlarının Yönetiminde Fitoterapi: Kanıt Temelli Uygulamalar Ne Söylüyor? 🌿 – Özlem Bakan Demirel, Tuğba Öz, Özlem Can Gürkan, Bütünleyici ve Anadolu Tıbbı Dergisi, 2022
6. Effects of Covid-19 fear on the attitudes toward Covid-19 vaccination in reproductive women 💉 – Hamide Arslan Tarus, Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı, Tuğba Öz, Nurdan Demirci, Health Care for Women International, 2022
7. Menopoz Semptomlarının Yönetiminde Yoganın Kanıt Temelli Kullanımı 🧘♀️ – Tuğba Öz, Özlem Bakan, Mersin Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Lokman Hekim Tıp Tarihi ve Folklorik Tıp Dergisi, 2021
Conclusion
The candidate is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, with a solid academic background, extensive research experience, and significant teaching and administrative experience. While there are areas for improvement, the candidate’s research focus on women’s health and diseases, particularly in the areas of gynecological nursing and urogynecology, is highly relevant and impactful. With some further development in publication record, international collaboration, and research funding, the candidate would be an outstanding candidate for this award.