Acibadem University

This study tested if using a simple sling helps new mothers have longer skin-to-skin contact with their babies after a cesarean birth. It involved 78 first-time mothers who had a C-section. Researchers compared standard skin-to-skin contact to using a sling to see which method le…

This study tested whether Swedish massage or handheld percussion therapy (like a massage gun) works better to help muscles recover after hard exercise. Researchers measured muscle soreness, stiffness, and jump performance in 24 healthy, active young adults. The goal was to see wh…

This study tested if showing patients a video before hip replacement surgery could help them move sooner and with less fear after the operation. 96 patients were split into two groups: one watched a video showing safe movement techniques, while the other received standard verbal …

This study tested whether a special education and support program could help people with pulmonary hypertension manage their symptoms better. For nine months, 49 patients received in-person training and regular phone check-ins to learn how to handle symptoms like shortness of bre…

This study tested whether gentle stretching exercises could help reduce shoulder stiffness, pain, and limited movement that sometimes occur after breast cancer radiation therapy. Researchers worked with 30 women who had completed breast cancer surgery and were starting radiation.…

This study looked at whether having parents help with diaper changes could make premature babies in the intensive care unit more comfortable and less stressed. Researchers observed 105 stable preterm infants and measured their comfort levels and their parents' stress. The goal wa…

This study tested whether watching calming nature scenes could help reduce stress for nursing students before a high-pressure clinical skills exam. Researchers compared the effects of an immersive virtual reality nature experience to watching a regular nature video on a screen. T…

This study tested a Turkish version of a checklist called the CALCULATE scale, which is designed to predict a patient's risk of developing bedsores (pressure injuries). Researchers used the tool on 76 adult patients in intensive care who did not have bedsores when they arrived. T…

This small study aimed to understand how different types of exercise immediately affect the brain and body in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared standard exercises, traditional aerobic exercise, and aerobic exercise using virtual reality (VR) headsets in 12…

This study aimed to understand what influences the emotional connection between a mother and her newborn baby right after birth. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers after their first breastfeeding to measure their bonding feelings and look for common factors. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a specific shoulder joint movement technique has immediate effects on muscle strength and body position awareness in healthy young adults. Forty-eight participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real technique or a fake, placebo version. Re…

This study aimed to understand how breathing support affects body temperature in premature babies. Researchers monitored 300 preterm infants in intensive care to see how their medical history and early treatments related to their temperature. The goal was to create a data model t…