BODY IMAGE

This completed study tested whether facial images and voice recordings can help screen for allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Researchers collected photos and voice samples from 1500 people with chronic rhinitis, then compared them to standard allergy tests. The goal was to build a p…

This study tested a hybrid (online and in-person) group education program based on psychodynamic nursing theory for women who had a mastectomy. The goal was to see if it could improve how they value their bodies, reduce anxiety about their appearance, and enhance their sexual qua…

This study tested whether a simple at-home writing program could help teens and young adults (ages 15-39) who finished cancer treatment feel less distressed about their body image and reduce anxiety. Thirty survivors participated in a four-week expressive writing program. The goa…

This study looked at whether it's possible to test a program that combines different approaches to help breast cancer survivors with sexual health issues. 18 women who had finished their main cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if women would join, stay, and follow th…

This pilot study tested whether adding weekly Hatha yoga or a body-focused therapy (FSB) to standard treatment can improve body image and eating behaviors in young women aged 16-25 with anorexia or bulimia. 54 participants were split into three groups: standard care alone, standa…

This study tested an online nurse-led program to help young women who had breast cancer improve their sexual health, body image, and menopausal symptoms. 43 women who finished treatment within the last five years took part in eight weekly sessions. The program aimed to see if it …

This study tested whether showing people a 3D virtual model of their body changes could help them stick to a Mediterranean diet. 133 adults with overweight or obesity followed a diet for 6 months. Some also saw their body's progress in virtual reality. The goal was to see if this…

This study looked at 78 teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to see if the size of their spinal curve (Cobb angle) is linked to how much pain they feel and how they see their body. Participants were grouped by curve severity (mild, moderate, moderate-to-severe). Researchers…

This study looked at 27 adults with a below-knee amputation who use a prosthesis. Researchers measured how satisfied they were with their prosthetic, how they felt about their body image, and how well they could do daily activities and participate in social life. The goal was to …

This study tested whether an 11-week WhatsApp-based education and counseling program could help new mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding, more satisfied with their bodies, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Researchers enrolled 86 postpartum women in Turkey, giving the in…