Assist. Prof. Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya | Nursing Education |Best Researcher Award
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Unversity, Turkey
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya is a distinguished academic in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing. She obtained her Master’s degree from Hacettepe University in 2011 and earned her Doctorate in 2018 with groundbreaking research on nursing interventions for postpartum hemorrhage management. Dr. Kaya has held significant roles throughout her career, from her tenure at Ankara Etlik Maternity Training Hospital to contributing to Turkey’s Ministry of Health initiatives. In academia, she has been affiliated with Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2013, becoming a faculty member in 2021. Her dedication spans innovative research, effective teaching, and improving nursing education standards. Known for her contributions to maternal health and tobacco cessation programs, she remains a leader in her field, advocating for evidence-based practices. Her passion for advancing nursing science and her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration have earned her multiple awards and recognitions.
Professional Profile
Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya, an Assistant Professor in Nursing at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, demonstrates exceptional qualifications and achievements that align strongly with the criteria for the Research for Best Researcher Award. With an academic and professional career deeply rooted in nursing, obstetrics, and gynecology, her contributions span across impactful research, innovative teaching methodologies, and substantial community service.
Her academic credentials are impressive, with a doctoral thesis focusing on the management of postpartum hemorrhage, a critical area in maternal health. She has published extensively in high-impact journals indexed by SCI and SSCI, addressing significant issues such as osteoporosis knowledge, sleep quality in pregnancy, and refugee women’s breastfeeding behaviors.
Education
Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya has an extensive educational background in health sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies in Nursing at Fatih University in 2003. Pursuing her passion for women’s health, she earned her Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing from Hacettepe University in 2011. Dr. Kaya continued her academic journey at the same institution, completing her Doctorate in 2018 with her dissertation on postpartum hemorrhage management, demonstrating her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes. In addition, she has pursued continuous professional development through certifications in advanced nursing techniques, biostatistics, disaster preparedness, and clinical simulation. She has also obtained intermediate-level English proficiency (B2), enhancing her ability to collaborate internationally. This combination of formal education, certifications, and dedication to lifelong learning highlights Dr. Kaya’s expertise in nursing education and her determination to make a global impact on women’s health and nursing practices.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya’s career reflects a seamless blend of clinical and academic expertise. From 2001 to 2005, she served at Ankara Etlik Maternity Training Hospital, and from 2005 to 2013, at Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training Hospital. Her involvement in Turkey’s Ministry of Health as part of the 171 Tobacco Quit Line initiative marked her commitment to public health. Transitioning into academia, Dr. Kaya joined Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University in 2013 as a research assistant and later became an Assistant Professor in 2021. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced nursing practices, clinical simulation, and maternal health. She has also served as a jury member for postgraduate research and supervised significant academic projects. Recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Kaya continues to mentor students, conduct impactful research, and lead initiatives that contribute to maternal and reproductive health advancements worldwide.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya has received numerous awards recognizing her contributions to nursing science. She won the First Prize Oral Presentation Award at the Ebelik Hizmetlerinin Güçlendirilmesi Congress in 2024 for her innovative podcast-based learning project. In 2023, she received the Gender Research Competition Award for her study on nursing students’ attitudes toward child marriage. Dr. Kaya’s earlier achievements include a Poster Presentation Award at the 3rd International Forensic Nursing Congress in 2017. Additionally, she earned scholarships from TÜBİTAK for her impactful research on natural childbirth and maternal adaptation. Beyond awards, she has been a key jury member for postgraduate theses and has actively contributed to professional nursing conferences. Her dedication to research, teaching, and healthcare innovations continues to bring her recognition as a leader in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing.
Research Skills On Nursing Education
Dr. Sibel Peksoy Kaya excels in various research methodologies and nursing education strategies. Her expertise includes randomized controlled trials, data analysis using G-Power software, and qualitative research in maternal health. She is adept at designing innovative training programs, such as simulations for clinical skills like Leopold’s Maneuvers. Her work incorporates behavioral models to improve patient health outcomes, such as smoking cessation and infection awareness programs. Dr. Kaya has also contributed to understanding thirdhand smoke exposure and sleep quality in pregnant women, demonstrating her commitment to holistic care. She skillfully employs evidence-based approaches to address maternal and reproductive health challenges and collaborates across disciplines for impactful solutions. Her research findings have been published in renowned peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI and SSCI. With an emphasis on patient safety, health education, and empowerment, Dr. Kaya’s research continues to advance nursing practices globally.