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PREFACE

Scientific and technological advances in healthcare are transforming and reshaping the roles and responsibilities of the nursing profession. Today, nurses go beyond merely meeting patients’ care needs, assuming significant responsibilities in disease prevention, health protection and promotion, and the improvement of quality of life. Evolving and increasingly diverse healthcare needs require nursing knowledge and practices to advance in light of current scientific evidence, adapt to technological developments, and embrace a patient-centered, holistic perspective.

This book has been prepared to bring together different areas of nursing specialization within the context of contemporary health issues and care practices. The book comprises ten chapters addressing topics such as chronic disease management, clinical care practices, the health of older adults, women, and children, digital healthcare services, pediatric nursing interventions, pain management, and nursing management. Particular attention is given to innovative approaches, including digital distraction techniques used to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during pediatric procedures. This work aims to reflect the dynamic nature of nursing practice, which not only responds to existing health problems but also anticipates changing health conditions, assesses risks, and contributes to the improvement of care processes.

We hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for nursing students, academics, clinical nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and contribute to new perspectives and scientific research in nursing education, research, and clinical practice.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all chapter authors who have generously shared their knowledge and academic experience, as well as to everyone involved in the preparation and publication of this book.

We hope that this work, prepared with a commitment to sharing and advancing scientific knowledge, will contribute to nursing science and professional practice.