Best Researcher Award
Zeynep Karaman Özlü
Atatürk University, Türkiye
| Zeynep Karaman Özlü |
| Affiliation |
Atatürk University |
| Country |
Turkey |
| Scopus ID |
36677390200 |
| Documents |
40 |
| Citations |
480 |
| h-index |
11 |
| Subject Area |
Nursing and Health Professions |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0001-8896-5461 |
| Google Scholar |
9s_Dk3kAAAAJ |
Zeynep Karaman Özlü is a Turkish nursing scholar, educator, administrator, and researcher affiliated with Atatürk University. Her academic career encompasses surgical nursing, perioperative care, patient safety, intensive care nursing, healthcare quality, accreditation, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Through research, teaching, leadership activities, international collaborations, and scientific service contributions, she has developed a multidisciplinary academic profile recognized within nursing and health sciences communities.[1]
Abstract
This article summarizes the academic achievements, research activities, teaching contributions, leadership responsibilities, and scholarly impact of Professor Zeynep Karaman Özlü. Her work primarily focuses on surgical nursing, perioperative care, patient safety, healthcare quality, intensive care nursing, and evidence-based clinical practice. Her scholarly portfolio demonstrates continuous engagement in education, research, international collaboration, and healthcare innovation within nursing sciences.[1]
Keywords
Surgical Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, Patient Safety, Intensive Care Nursing, Nursing Education, Healthcare Quality, Accreditation, Clinical Research Nursing, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Health Services Research.
Introduction
Professor Zeynep Karaman Özlü has served Atatürk University through academic, administrative, educational, and research-oriented roles. Beginning her academic progression as a research assistant and advancing to full professor, she has contributed to curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, institutional quality initiatives, accreditation processes, scientific evaluation activities, and international research networks. Her academic background includes master’s and doctoral studies in surgical nursing, forming the foundation for a sustained research career focused on improving healthcare outcomes and nursing practice.[1]
Research Profile
The research profile of Zeynep Karaman Özlü integrates clinical nursing research, healthcare quality management, patient-centered care, intensive care practice, surgical recovery, psychological adaptation, and healthcare innovation. She has participated in European COST Actions, contributed to multidisciplinary projects, reviewed national research proposals, and supported quality assurance initiatives within higher education and healthcare systems. Her research areas increasingly include digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications relevant to healthcare delivery and nursing education.[1]
Research Contributions
Research contributions include advancing perioperative nursing practice, improving postoperative patient care, validating clinical assessment instruments, investigating psychological resilience among healthcare professionals, evaluating anxiety management interventions, promoting patient safety frameworks, supporting healthcare quality accreditation, strengthening nursing education methodologies, integrating evidence-based practice into clinical environments, and encouraging responsible innovation in healthcare technologies.[1]
Publications
Selected publications demonstrate contributions to postoperative recovery, psychological adaptation, clinical measurement validation, patient well-being, and nursing assessment methodologies. These studies have addressed pain management, resilience during public health emergencies, surgical fear assessment, relaxation interventions, and sleep evaluation in clinical populations.[2][3][4][5][6]
- Effect of music on postoperative pain and physiologic parameters of patients after open heart surgery.
- The effect of the fear of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals’ psychological adjustment skills.
- Validation of the Turkish version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire.
- Progressive muscle relaxation exercises and outcomes among patients with COVID-19.
- Richard Campbell Sleep Scale validity and reliability study.
Research Impact
With 40 indexed documents, approximately 480 citations, and an h-index of 11, the scholarly record reflects measurable influence within nursing and health sciences literature. Research outputs have contributed to evidence-based nursing practice, clinical assessment, perioperative care improvement, psychological support strategies, and healthcare quality enhancement. Citation activity indicates continuing relevance across educational, clinical, and research settings.[1]
Award Suitability
The profile demonstrates qualifications commonly associated with academic recognition programs through sustained scholarly productivity, leadership in quality and accreditation initiatives, participation in international research collaborations, supervision and teaching across educational levels, scientific reviewing responsibilities, healthcare innovation activities, and documented research impact. These achievements collectively support consideration for recognition within research and higher education award frameworks.[1]
Conclusion
Zeynep Karaman Özlü represents an established academic contributor within nursing and health professions. Her record combines clinical research, educational leadership, quality assurance, international collaboration, and professional service. The breadth of activities documented across research, teaching, administration, and healthcare innovation illustrates a comprehensive academic career with continuing contributions to nursing science and healthcare improvement.[1]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Zeynep Karaman Özlü, Author ID 36677390200. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36677390200
- Özer N., Özlü Z.K., Arslan S., Günes N. (2010). Effect of music on postoperative pain and physiologic parameters of patients after open heart surgery. Pain Management Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2010.05.002
- Secer I., Ulaş S., Karaman-Özlü Z. (2020). The effect of the fear of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals’ psychological adjustment skills: mediating role of experiential avoidance and psychological resilience. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.561536
- Bağdigen M., Özlü Z.K. (2017). Validation of the Turkish version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2017.05.007
- Özlü I., Öztürk Z., Karaman Özlü Z., Tekin E., Gür A. (2021). The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the anxiety and sleep quality of patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled study. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12750
- Özlü Z.K., Özer N. Richard Campbell Sleep Scale Validity and Reliability Study. Journal of Turkish Sleep Medicine. 10.4274/jtsm.02.008