Abant Izzet Baysal University

This study compared three popular healthy diets—Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND—to see which one best helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition. Researchers measured blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and body fat in 90 adults with diabetes to see how well they follow…

This study tested whether a special training method using 3D virtual reality (VR) could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their arm and hand function. Thirty-two participants with recent MS attacks watched videos of arm movements through VR headsets and then practi…

This study tested whether hands-on manual therapy is better than therapeutic exercises for people with jaw pain and stiffness (temporomandibular disorders). It involved 48 participants and measured changes in pain, jaw movement, muscle tightness, and anxiety over six weeks. The g…

This study tested whether a WhatsApp-based program could help people with heart failure sleep better and improve their quality of life. Researchers enrolled 28 patients with heart failure and poor sleep. Participants received personalized sleep tips and reminders through WhatsApp…

This study tested whether adding a magnetic stimulation treatment to standard pelvic floor exercises works better for men with premature ejaculation. Forty-one men received either just the exercises or the exercises plus magnetic therapy for eight weeks. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape to the chest could help reduce pain after heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared real therapeutic tape, fake placebo tape, and tape applied to other body areas in 195 patients. They measured pain levels, movement, slee…

This study aimed to find out which of two dry needling techniques works better for relieving chronic muscle pain in the neck and shoulder. Researchers used ultrasound imaging to guide the needles more precisely. They compared a superficial technique with a deeper one in 80 patien…

This study aimed to understand how often medical errors happen in psychiatric clinics and what causes them. Researchers surveyed 180 psychiatrists, residents, and nurses working in Turkish psychiatric hospitals about their experiences with treatment mistakes. The goal was to iden…

This study aimed to find the best way to teach basic life support (BLS) skills to first aid students. Researchers compared two teaching methods: traditional video-assisted lessons and training using an interactive video game called 'Lifesaver.' They measured how well 30 students …

This study aimed to create and test a new survey tool to better measure the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the emotional distress they cause. Researchers asked 227 women in Turkey who have PCOS to complete several online questionnaires, including the new survey.…

This study looked at whether the angle at which a dental implant crown emerges from the gum affects the health of the surrounding tissue. Researchers examined 192 implants in healthy adults, measuring gum health and the crown's angle. The goal was to gather knowledge to help dent…

This study observed whether the caring behaviors of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses affect the quality of care received by critically ill adult patients. Nurses filled out surveys about their own caring behaviors, while a researcher observed the actual care given to patients. Th…

This study aimed to understand how children with myelomeningocele (a severe form of spina bifida) perform when doing two things at once, like moving their hands while counting. Researchers compared 60 children with the condition to typically developing peers. They measured hand s…

This study aimed to understand how a specific healthy diet pattern, a person's natural sleep/wake timing (chronotype), and mental well-being are connected in adults with obesity. Researchers gathered data from 97 volunteers, including their body measurements, blood tests, diet re…

This study looked at whether a student's natural ability to visualize and mentally rotate 3D objects affects how well they learn hands-on physiotherapy skills. Researchers tested 118 students on their spatial thinking and compared it to their performance in practical tasks and ex…

This study aimed to understand the connections between diet, malnutrition, and depression in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared 30 Alzheimer's patients with 30 healthy seniors of similar age and background. They collected detailed information on what people ate…

This study looked at whether following the DASH diet, known for heart benefits, was linked to better heart health markers in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers measured diet habits, body measurements, and blood markers in 70 participants. The goal was to gather informat…