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Publication Metadata only CROSS-CULTURAL ADAPTATION, RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE TURKISH VERSION OF THE SPINE FUNCTIONAL INDEX(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2015) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Gabel, P. C.; Karayazgan, S.; Cuesta Vargas, A.Publication Metadata only DEVELOPMENT AND RELIABILITY OF TURKISH VERSION OF THE SHORT FORM-JOINT PROTECTION BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT (JPBA-S)(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2015) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Uysal, S. A.; Karayazgan, S.; Hayran, M.Publication Metadata only Differences in Physical Activity and Physical Fitness Level in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Healthy Individuals(AVES PRESS LTD, 2017) TONGA, EDA; Ozkoslu, Manolya Acar; Tonga, Eda; Daskapan, Arzu; Karatas, Metin; Tekindal, M. AgahObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate the physical activity and physical fitness levels in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to compare the data with those in healthy individuals. Methods: The study included 82 patients with FMS and 110 healthy individuals. In order to compare physical activity levels, all the subjects responded to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Long Form (IPAQ). The health-related physical fitness of the subjects was evaluated by body composition, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and balance. Body mass index (BMI), sit-up test, 6-min walk test, sit and reach test, body lateral flexion, and Kinesthetic Ability Trainer 3000 (KAT 3000) were used to determine body composition, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and balance, respectively. Results: Of the patients with FMS, 36.6% were inactive, 45.1% were insufficiently active, and 18.3% were active. Of the healthy individuals, 40.9% were active, 36.4% were insufficiently active, and 22.7% were inactive. Significant differences were found (p<0.05) in IPAQ walking and total scores between the groups. The sit-up test scores (p<0.001) and right and left body lateral flexion scores (p<0.001) were significantly different between the FMS patient and control groups. Conclusion: Our results showed that the physical activity and physical fitness levels of patients with FMS were lower than those of healthy individuals.Publication Metadata only Cervical proprioception accuracy is impaired in patients with axial spondyloarthritis(ELSEVIER, 2021) TONGA, EDA; Ozen, Tugce; Tonga, Eda; Polat, Mine Gulden; Bayraktar, Deniz; Akar, ServetBackground: Proprioception is the awareness of body parts and includes joint position sense, kinesthesia, and sense of force. Cervical spine is one of the major affected areas in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), and is an essential region for proprioceptive receptors. Objective: To investigate the cervical joint proprioceptive accuracy by using cervical joint positioning error (JPE) method in patients with axSpA and healthy controls. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: JPE was calculated for cervical motions in the directions of flexion, extension, rotations, and lateral flexions. Time since diagnosis, symptom duration, spinal mobility, functional status, quality of life, disease activity, and pain were evaluated in axSpA patients. Cervical JPE of axSpA patients was also compared according to radiographic status, biologic use, and existence of cervical syndesmophytes. Results: Eighty-two axSpA patients (52 males) and 71 healthy subjects (53 males) were evaluated. Cervical JPE was higher in patients with axSpA compared to healthy subjects (p < 0.001), except left lateral flexion (p = 0.10). Cervical proprioceptive accuracy for extension and left rotation was better in biologics+ subgroup compared to biologic- subgroup (p < 0.05). No other differences were detected related to radiographic status nor existence of cervical syndesmophytes (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Cervical proprioception accuracy is impaired in patients with axSpA. It seems that controlling disease activity by using appropriate medication may have a positive effect on cervical proprioception accuracy.Publication Metadata only A hand exercise mobile app for people with rheumatoid arthritis in Turkey: design, development and usability study(SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2021) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, Eda; Williamson, Esther; Srikesavan, Cynthia; Ozen, Tugce; Saritas, Fatih; Lamb, Sarah E.To design and develop a smartphone application for a structured hand exercise programme for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Turkey and to test its usability. We followed a two-stage process: (1) Design and Development and (2) Usability testing. In stage 1, we used a qualitative user-centered design approach. We conducted a focus group (8 therapists and people with RA) to discuss the content, features and design to produce a prototype of the application. In a second focus group session, the participants tested the prototype, provided feedback and further revisions were made. In stage 2, 17 participants with RA used the app for 4 to 6 weeks. The System Usability Scale and the adapted Usability, Satisfaction and Ease to Use Questionnaires were used to measure usability, ease of use. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore user experiences with the application with 17 participants. In stage 1, the following themes were identified from the focus groups (a) login techniques (b) self-monitoring (c) exercises, (d) exercise diary, (e) information, (f) behavioral change and encouragement (g) exercise adherence. In stage 2, 3 themes were determined from interviews: (a) learning and accuracy, (b) ease of use, (c) motivation and adherence. USE and SUS scores indicated that users reported a high level of usability, satisfaction and ease of use. A mobile app for hand exercise for people with RA was developed using a mixed-method and iterative design. Participants perceived the mobile app as easy to use with high levels of satisfaction.Publication Metadata only Development and reliability of a Turkish version of the Short Form-Joint Protection Behavior Assessment (JPBA-S)(HANLEY & BELFUS-ELSEVIER INC, 2016) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, Eda; Uysal, Songul Atasavun; Karayazgan, Sedef; Hayran, Mutlu; Duger, TulinStudy design: Clinical measurement. Purpose: To adapt the original JPBA-S to a Turkish version (TUR-JPBA-S) and to investigate its reliability in assessing patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Twenty-two participants with RA and 21 healthy people were videotaped while performing tasks listed in the TUR-JPBA-S. Two raters scored the video recordings for to evaluate inter-rater reliability. One rater re-analyzed the recordings at a different time point for intra-rater reliability. Participants with RA were asked to perform the same tasks after three to four weeks which was also recorded to evaluate test-retest reliability. Results: Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha value) was found to be high (0.89) for participants with RA. Our results demonstrate excellent intra-rater (ICC: 0.99, SEM 1.2) inter-rater (ICC: 0.99, SEM 1.7) reliability, apart from excellent test-retest reliability (ICC: 0.96). Conclusion: The TUR-JPBA-S is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing JP behavior in patients with RA in Turkey. (C) 2016 Hanley & Belfus, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Measurement of cervical proprioception in patients with axial spondyloarthritis(2018-06-12) ÖZEN BERKOL, TUĞÇE; TONGA, EDA; POLAT, MİNE GÜLDEN; Özen T., Tonga E., Polat M. G., Akar S.Publication Metadata only BARRIERS FOR THE UPTAKE OF EULAR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN RHEUMATOLOGY IN EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: RESULTS FROM 3 NATIONAL SURVEYS(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2020) TONGA, EDA; Van Bodegom-Vos, L.; Vlieland, T. P. M. Vliet; Carmona, L.; Damjanov, N.; Domjan, A.; Goehmann, A.; Iagnocco, A.; Kosanovic, M.; Moe, R. H.; Peter, W.; Segrt, M.; Tonga, E.; Zabalan, C.Publication Metadata only DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF SMARTPHONE APPLICATION FOR POSTURAL ALIGNMENT OF CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE FOR YOUNG ADULTS(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2019) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, Eda; Can, Merve; Polat, Mine Gulden