Samet MERMERKAYA

Dr. Samet MERMERKAYA is a Lecturer in Healthcare Institutions Management at Ahi Evran University's Vocational School of Health Services. He holds a PhD in Health Management from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2021) and dual Master's degrees in Health Management from Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (2021) and Selçuk University (2020), preceded by a Bachelor's degree in Health Management from Selçuk University (2017).

• Education:
  • PhD, Health Management (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 2021)
  • MA, Health Management (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, 2021)
  • MA, Health Management (Selçuk University, 2020)
  • BA, Health Management (Selçuk University, 2017)

His research focuses on organizational psychology in healthcare, with specific interest in workforce dynamics, mental health impacts of pandemics, and stress management. He has published extensively on nurse well-being, organizational commitment, and cyberchondria among health sciences students.

Recent publications demonstrate methodological expertise in systematic reviews and meta-analyses across health management disciplines. Notably, his 2024 bibliometric analysis of health management resources and 2022 meta-analysis on pandemic-era nursing mental health have received significant scholarly attention.

Current professional roles include Department Chair at Ahi Evran University since 2022, following research assistant positions at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (2020-2022). Collaborations with researchers like Fadime Çınar and Müjdat Yeşildal appear in multiple publications.