Acibadem University

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or as regular 2D videos can help nursing students feel less stressed during a tough clinical exam called an OSCE. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their anxiety levels and heart rate cha…

This study tested a special education program for people with pulmonary hypertension, a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, fatigue, and other symptoms. 49 patients took part, receiving face-to-face lessons, regular phone calls, and a video from a patient who …

This study looked at whether showing patients a short video before hip replacement surgery could reduce their fear of moving after the operation. 96 adults scheduled for hip replacement were split into two groups: one got the usual verbal instructions plus a video, the other got …

This study looked at whether myofascial release exercises (a type of gentle stretching) can help breast cancer patients who have had radiation therapy. The goal was to see if these exercises reduce muscle tightness, pain, and improve shoulder movement. Thirty patients participate…

This study looked at whether using a sling during skin-to-skin contact after a C-section helps mothers and babies. 78 first-time mothers who had a C-section took part. The goal was to see if the sling increased the time spent skin-to-skin, improved breastfeeding success, and redu…

This study looked at whether a short video explaining IVF medications could help women feel better emotionally and improve their quality of life during treatment. 62 women having IVF for the first time took part. The researchers measured anxiety, distress, and quality of life to …

This study looked at whether a specific shoulder stretching technique called mobilization can immediately improve muscle strength and body awareness (proprioception) in healthy young adults. 48 people aged 18-25 took part, with half receiving the real mobilization and half a fake…

This study looked at whether having a parent help with diaper care makes preterm infants more comfortable. Researchers measured baby comfort and parent stress in 105 stable preterm infants born between 34 and 36 weeks. The goal was to understand how mom or dad's involvement affec…

This study looked at what affects body temperature in 300 preterm babies who need breathing support. Researchers tracked temperature and other factors for the first six hours after birth. The goal was to create a data model that could help doctors better manage warmth in these fr…

This study checked if a Turkish version of the CALCULATE scale can accurately predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients. Researchers tested the tool on 76 adults in the ICU, comparing it to the standard Braden Scale. The goal was to see if the new scale is a…

This study looked at how different types of exercise—standard, conservative aerobic, and virtual reality-based aerobic—affect brain activity, body temperature, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. Twelve adults with relapsing-remitting MS completed three exercise sessio…

This study looked at what helps new mothers feel close to their babies after birth. Researchers followed 104 healthy mothers and their full-term newborns after a normal delivery. They measured bonding using a simple questionnaire after the first breastfeeding. The goal was to und…

This study looked at how Swedish massage and percussion therapy affect muscle stiffness, soreness, and jumping ability after exercise in 24 healthy adults aged 18-30. Participants received one of the two treatments after a workout, and researchers measured muscle properties and s…