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Ageism involves various negative attitudes, prejudices, and behaviors directed at people simply because of their age, especially toward elderly individuals. This type of discrimination is common in many societies, including Turkey, where the elderly population is rapidly increasing. Negative views often associate old age with decline in productivity, competence, and independence, leading to stereotypes and discriminatory actions. This research investigates how elderly care training for nursing students at a foundation university in Istanbul affects their attitudes toward ageism. The study involves 120 nursing students divided into an experimental group of 60 students who receive elderly care training and a control group of 60 students who do not. The training consists of face-to-face sessions lasting three hours each week, conducted once a week over eight weeks, totaling 24 hours. Participants complete a pre-test using the Positive and Negative Ageism Scale and a participant information form before training. After the training, the scale is administered as a post-test and again one month later to evaluate lasting effects. Participants are involved in completing surveys before and after the training to assess changes in their attitudes toward the elderly. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics, tests for normal distribution, and non-parametric methods if needed. The study measures the impact of the training on ageism attitudes among nursing students, with ongoing monitoring one month after the intervention to observe any sustained changes.

Diabetic foot is a serious condition that can lead to hospitalization, amputation, and significant health problems, affecting an individual's productivity, mental health, and quality of life. This condition also places a heavy economic burden on families and healthcare systems. The risk of diabetic foot is especially high in patients undergoing hemodialysis who have diabetes, and foot care becomes even more critical when multiple chronic diseases are present. This research aims to determine the impact of diabetic foot care training on foot care behavior in diabetic patients receiving hemodialysis, using a randomized controlled experimental design. The intervention involves providing diabetic foot care education sessions lasting 15 to 20 minutes each, once a week, for a total of 8 weeks. This training focuses on improving foot care behaviors among the participants. The study is conducted at a dialysis center with patients who meet the criteria and have agreed to participate. The education is behavioral in type, aiming to enhance knowledge and practices related to diabetic foot care. Participants will be assessed for changes in their foot care behaviors as the primary outcome. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and appropriate tests based on data distribution, including non-parametric methods if needed. The study tracks participants' adherence to the training sessions and evaluates the effectiveness of the education on improving foot care habits. The overall participation is planned for the duration of the 8-week educational program.