Fatma Birgili

Associate Professor Fatma Birgili is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Nursing at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Health Sciences. With over three decades of academic experience since completing her bachelor's degree in 1985, she has established herself as a leading researcher in nursing science with particular expertise in nursing care models, healthcare ethics, and pandemic response strategies.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Hacettepe University School of Nursing (1979-1985), a Master's Degree in Nursing Services Management from Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences (1988-1990), and a Doctorate in Fundamentals of Nursing from Ege University Institute of Health Sciences (2005-2009).

Professor Birgili's research spans diverse areas of nursing practice including ethical dilemmas in healthcare, patient safety protocols, elderly care, and mental health nursing. Her recent work demonstrates particular focus on the application of nursing theories such as Roy Adaptation Model and Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory in clinical practice, along with significant contributions to understanding healthcare challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research methodology frequently employs case study approaches to examine specific clinical scenarios across various healthcare settings.

Analysis of her extensive publication record reveals consistent contributions to nursing literature with over 60 indexed publications. Her work shows increasing focus on interdisciplinary approaches to nursing care, with recent publications exploring connections between nursing practice and psychological, social, and technological factors affecting patient outcomes. She has shown particular interest in validation studies of assessment tools for Turkish nursing contexts.

Professor Birgili serves as an active reviewer for numerous international nursing journals including Death Studies, Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Clinical Nursing Research, and various Turkish Clinical Journals. Her editorial contributions include serving as editor for multiple book chapters and academic publications focused on contemporary nursing approaches, communication theories, and fundamental nursing practices.