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Meryem PELİN is a Lecturer at the Department of Nursing within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Sakarya University. Her academic activities include teaching, research, and clinical practice in nursing and health sciences. She is affiliated with the university's Esentepe Campus and can be reached via email at meryemilmek@sakarya.edu.tr.
Education & Academic Background: Holding a doctoral degree in Nursing, her work focuses on circadian rhythms, critical care nursing, disaster management, and chronic disease interventions. She has conducted research projects funded by Turkish Higher Education Council (THEQC) and TÜBİTAK.
Research Interests: Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices in nursing, including sleep quality assessment tools for coronary care patients, burnout reduction in healthcare workers, and disaster response strategies. She also explores the impact of chronobiology on patient outcomes and public health nutrition.
Publications Highlights: Recent studies include a 2025 randomized controlled trial analyzing circadian-aligned nursing care for coronary patients, a 2024 qualitative analysis of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake's psychological impact, and a 2023 instrument development for assessing sleep quality in critical care settings. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Awards & Recognition: Received the Poster Presentation Award at the 19th National Internal Medicine Nursing Congress (2017) for her work on infection service patient care needs.
Teaching & Academic Contributions: Teaches courses including Diabetes Nursing and Internal Medicine Nursing, emphasizing evidence-based practice. She has participated in over 50 national/international conferences as a speaker or presenter.
Collaborations & Projects: Co-led TÜBİTAK-funded research on earthquake survivors' experiences (2023) and a university-funded project on circadian-aligned nursing care (2023). Served as a researcher in 10+ academic projects addressing healthcare quality improvement and disaster preparedness.
Professional Development: Completed over 50 courses/workshops on topics ranging from circadian medicine to AI in healthcare. Holds certifications in project management, systematic review methodology, and disaster preparedness training from institutions like Acıbadem University and Dokuz Eylül University.
Community Engagement: Active in public health initiatives such as the Zero Waste campaign at Sakarya University and the Biohazard Handling training programs. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and community health advocacy.
