Berna Dincer

Designation:
Associate Professor
Department:
Medical Nursing
University:
İstanbul Medeniyet University
Country:
Turkey
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berna Dincer, is an academic researcher and educator in the field of nursing and health sciences. My academic journey has been dedicated to advancing knowledge in internal medicine nursing, diabetes management, patient education, and integrating innovative healthcare technologies into clinical practice.

I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Marmara University, where I developed a strong foundation in health sciences. In 2013, I obtained my master’s degree with a thesis titled "Influence of Cognitive and Social Factors Relevant to Diabetes on Metabolic Control in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes." This research fueled my interest in diabetes management and patient-centered care. I further pursued my doctoral studies at Marmara University and earned my PhD in 2018 with a dissertation entitled "Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Mobile Application Developed for Foot Care Education in Patients with Diabetes," under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ayşe Nefise Bahçecik. This study highlighted the significance of digital health interventions in improving patient outcomes and self-care behaviors.

 

My academic career commenced in 2013 as a research assistant at Istanbul Medeniyet University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, where I contributed to various research projects and educational activities. In 2020, I was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine Nursing at Istanbul Medeniyet University. I have been actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration, and I currently serve as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

 

Research Interests: My research interests primarily focus on diabetes education, nursing innovations, alternative and complementary therapies, and the integration of technology into healthcare practices. I have been a principal investigator and researcher in several national and international projects, including the "Turkish Adaptation of the Diabetes Awareness and Insight Scale in Type 2 Diabetics: Reliability and Validity Study" and "Effect of Music Therapy on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Additionally, I have participated in interdisciplinary projects, such as the "International Interdisciplinary Network on Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments

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