Canan KAŞ

Canan KAŞ serves as Assistant Professor in the Midwifery Department at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her academic journey includes a Nursing PhD from Gazi University (2020), Master's from Istanbul Science University (2012), and BSc from Koç University (2007). She teaches 87 courses spanning critical care, obstetrics, and medical terminology across undergraduate programs.

Her research focuses on maternal-child health, cancer nursing, and critical care interventions. Recent work employs innovative methodologies like metaphor analysis to explore healthcare concepts. Key themes include ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, cancer patient experiences, and educational interventions for health literacy. Her 2022-2025 publications reveal a strategic shift toward evidence-based educational models in nursing practice.

• Google Scholar: 224 citations, h-index 6
• YÖKSIS Metrics: 36 publications, 107 institutional citations
• Leadership: Symposium chair for Critical Care Approaches Symposium (2025)

As editorial board member for Kastamonu University Health Sciences Journal and Neurology Nursing Association member, she actively shapes nursing discourse. Her book chapters on palliative care infection control and disaster first aid demonstrate applied knowledge translation. Current projects include TÜBİTAK 2237 educator training (2024) and 'BENİ YUKARI ÇEK' research on upward mobility.