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    MEASUREMENT OF CERVICAL PROPRIOCEPTION IN PATIENTS WITH AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2018-06) TONGA, EDA; Ozen, T.; Tonga, E.; Polat, M. G.; Akar, S.
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    A HAND EXERCISES MHEALTH APP FOR PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND USABILITY STUDY IN TURKEY
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2020-06) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Srikesavan, C.; Williamson, E.; Lamb, S.
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    INVESTIGATION OF IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF CERVICAL STABILISATION EXERCISES ON PROPRIOCEPTION IN PATIENTS WITH NECK PAIN
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2018-06) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Ozen, T.; Timurtas, E.; Polat, G. M.
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    EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH SMARTPHONE USE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RELATED RISK FACTORS
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2017-06) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Ozgul, B.; Timurtas, E.; Can, M.; Hasirci, Y.; Polat, M. G.
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    QUALITATIVE STUDY EXPLORING THE BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO HOME-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAMS ADHERENCE WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: THE PERSPECTIVES PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND PATIENTS.
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2020-06) TONGA, EDA; Akgul, H.; Aydin, N. SermenlI; Sari, Z.; BIrtane, M.; Tonga, E.
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    Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Rheumatic Diseases
    (GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG, 2017-08) TONGA, EDA; Acar, M.; Tonga, E.; Daskapan, A.; Karatas, M.; Tekindal, A.
    Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and to compare the results with both healthy subjects and each other. Methods A group of 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 95 osteoarthritis patients, 82 fibromyalgia patients and 110 healthy subjects were included in this study. Physical activity levels were assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results There were significant differences in walking and total physical activity scores in IPAQ between the rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), fibromyalgia (FMS) patients and the control group (p < 0.05). 36.6 % of the fibromyalgia group, 28.4 % of the osteoarthritis group, 38 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 22.7 % of the healthy subjects were found to be inactive. 45.1 % of the fibromyalgia group, 42.1 % of the osteoarthritis group, 46 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 36.4 % of the healthy subjects were found to be insufficiently active. Conclusion As a result, when compared to healthy people, physical activity levels were significantly decreased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia. The decreases in the physical activity levels were clearer in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in patients with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Recommending regular physical activity should be integral to rheumatic disease management and walking offers a potentially accessible, inexpensive, and acceptable physical activity intervention.
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    Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20)
    (SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, 2016-12) TONGA, EDA; Ozdemir, Ozlem Cinar; Tonga, Eda; Tekindal, Agah; Bakar, Yesim
    Background: Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a well-defined and known disorder which impact on related-health quality of life (QoL). The Chronic Venous Insufficiency Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ) is a disease-specific instrument to measure the impact of chronic venous insufficiency on patients' lives. The purpose of this study is to cross-culturally adapted the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20) for Turkish-speaking patients and determine the psychometric properties of reliability, validity and factor structure in a Turkish population with CVD. Methods: The CIVIQ-20 was translated into Turkish and culturally adapted using a double forward-backward protocol according to established guidelines. Individuals (n = 140) with venous diseases completed the CIVIQ-20, Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study (VEINES-QoL/Sym) and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) questionnaires at baseline and 1 month later. Results: Cronbach's a value was 0.93. Test-retest reliability was determined as moderate (ICC2:1 = 0.80). There was a significant correlation between CIVIQ-Tk and Nottingham and VEINES-QoL total scores (Nottingham 1:r = 0.770; p < 0.00, Nottingham 2: r = 0.7000; p < 0) (VEINES-QoL: r = -0.574; p < 0.00, VEINES-QoL 2: -0.592, p: 0.00). The measurement error were calculated from SEM and MDC90. The SEM was 2.63 and the MDC90 was 5.79. Exploratory factor analysis demonstrated a three factor structure that explained 56.32 % of total variance. Conclusion: The CVIQ-20 Turkish is a reliable and valid instrument for Turkish speaking patients with chronic venous insufficiency.
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    Translating the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand Programme from clinical trial to clinical practice: An effectiveness-implementation study
    (SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2020-09) TONGA, EDA; Williamson, Esther; Srikesavan, Cynthia; Thompson, Jacqueline; Tonga, Eda; Eldridge, Lucy; Adams, Jo; Lamb, Sarah E.
    Introduction: The Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand programme is a hand exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It was clinically effective when delivered during a clinical trial but there was a need to evaluate translation into routine care. Methods: We conducted an effectiveness-implementation study. We adapted the trial training into an online format for National Health Service hand therapists. Educational outcomes included confidence and capability to deliver the programme. Implementation outcomes included training reach and adoption. Therapists were invited to collect clinical outcomes. Patients receiving the programme provided data on function (Michigan Hand Questionnaire function scale), pain and grip strength at baseline, treatment discharge and four-month follow-up. Results: A total of 790 therapists (188 National Health Service organizations) enrolled in the training; 584/790 (74%) therapists (162 National Health Service organizations) completed the training; 448/790 therapists (145 National Health Service organizations) (57%) evaluated the training and were confident (447/448, 99.8%) and capable (443/448, 99%) to deliver the programme with 85% intending to adopt it (379/448). Follow-up data were provided by 116/448 (26%) therapists. Two-thirds (77/116; 51 National Health Service organizations) reported adopting the programme. One hundred and eighteen patients (15 National Health Service trusts) participated. Patients reported improved function (mean change Michigan Hand Questionnaire scores: 10 (95% CI 6.5-13.6) treatment discharge; 7 (95% CI 3.8-10.2) 4-month follow-up). Grip strength increased 24.5% (left) and 31% (right). Pain was stable. Discussion: Online training was an effective way to train therapists with good reach. Clinical outcomes were similar to the clinical trial providing preliminary evidence of successful translation into routine care.
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    LINGUISTIC VALIDATION AND CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF THE VALUED LIFE ACTIVITIES SCALE IN TURKEY IN PEOPLE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2015-06) TONGA, EDA; Tonga, E.; Hammond, A.; Prior, Y.