Akdeniz University

This study looks at whether adding a fun activity—coloring mandalas while listening to music—can make children feel more satisfied with their nursing care and see nurses in a more positive light. About 70 children aged 8 to 11 who have surgery will take part. Half will get this e…

This study tests a special counseling program for people who have had a kidney transplant. The program focuses on helping them understand and manage their emotions better. Researchers want to see if this leads to improved well-being. The study involves 56 participants and compare…

This study tests a nursing care program based on Human Caring Theory for 48 teens aged 14-18 who self-harm. The program uses one-on-one talks to help improve self-esteem, self-compassion, and coping skills. Researchers will compare teens who get the program with those who don't t…

This study tests whether a telerehabilitation coaching program can help people who have had an ischemic stroke feel more confident managing their health, lower risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and avoid going back to the hospital. Sixty participants will eit…

This study tests a special program called NURSIM-KID, designed for migrant children aged 8-11 who are staying in the hospital. The program uses fun, age-appropriate activities to help children and their parents form a more positive image of nurses. Researchers will compare the vi…

This trial explores whether virtual reality (VR) exercise during work breaks can get office workers moving and feeling better. It compares three 10-minute break-time activities: a gamified VR boxing session, an instructor-led VR workout, and a traditional video exercise routine. …

This study is for adults with advanced heart failure who are getting a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). Researchers want to see if a substance in the blood called GDF-15 can help predict early complications or death after surgery. The goal is to better identify high-risk patients be…

This study looks at how the height of a hospital bed affects the quality of CPR given to children. 25 pediatric doctors will each perform chest compressions on a child-sized manikin at four different bed heights. The goal is to find the bed height that helps doctors give the best…

This study watches 40 adults having shoulder surgery while sitting up (beach chair position). Researchers want to see if a special headband that measures brain oxygen levels gives extra safety information beyond standard heart and blood pressure monitors. The goal is to learn how…