معرفی
Prof. Dr. Ayla ÜNSAL is a full-time Professor in the Department of Nursing at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in Fundamentals of Nursing. She has held significant administrative roles including Department Head (2019-2022, 2007-2008) and School Director (2014-2015). Her academic journey includes:
- Education: PhD in Fundamentals of Nursing (Atatürk University, 2006), MSc in Fundamentals of Nursing (Atatürk University, 2001), BSc in Nursing (Atatürk University, 1997).
- Professional Development: Certificates in Complementary Care, Nursing Education, and Professional Development (2015).
Her research focuses on nursing fundamentals, chronic disease management (COPD, arthritis, hypertension), nursing education innovation (AI, specialization attitudes), and clinical practices (catheterization, neonatal screening). She employs mixed-methods approaches, including RCTs and psychometric validation. Recent work explores AI applications in patient education and cultural competence in nursing.
ÜNSAL has led 25+ research projects (e.g., nursing specialization attitudes, fatigue in chronic diseases) and secured funding from TÜBİTAK and university grants. She has supervised 23+ Master's students on topics spanning clinical practices, education, and patient safety.
Awards & Leadership: Recognized in 15 scientific achievements. Holds editorial roles for nursing journals/books and memberships in 46 professional committees (e.g., Hacettepe University Scientific Boards, Turkish Nursing Associations). Metrics: h-index 10 (UNIS), 20 (Google Scholar).