Ankara University | Turkey
Dr. Neriman Yükseltürk Şimşek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at Ankara University, Turkey. With over two decades of clinical experience in intensive and emergency care nursing, she transitioned to academia after completing her master's and doctoral degrees. Her research primarily focuses on enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients through innovative, evidence-based nursing interventions. Dr. Şimşek has conducted significant studies on the effects of complementary therapies—such as reflexology, cold application, and exercise—on chemotherapy-induced side effects like peripheral neuropathy, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety PubMed+1. She has also contributed to the Turkish validation of the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool PubMed. Her scholarly work has been published in reputable journals, including the Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing and Complementary Medicine Research. Dr. Şimşek's research has been cited over 50 times, reflecting her impact in the field. Her commitment to patient-centered care and quality of life continues to drive her academic and clinical endeavors.
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Featured Publications
Kurt, G., Tarus, H. A., & Yükseltürk Şimşek, N. (2025). Assessment of Survivor Concerns Scale for gynecological cancer: Turkish validity and reliability study. Seminars in Oncology Nursing.
Yükseltürk Şimşek, N., & Demir, A. (2024). Determining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression, anxiety and stress levels in cancer patients. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences.
Yükseltürk Şimşek, N. (2022). Determining the effect of reflexology on nausea, vomiting and anxiety in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy: A randomized controlled study.
Yükseltürk Şimşek, N. (n.d.). Cold application and exercise on development of peripheral neuropathy during taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Yükseltürk Şimşek, N. (n.d.). Determination of early side effects after COVID-19 vaccinations.