Akdeniz University

This study tested a mobile game designed to help children aged 11-14 with chronic kidney disease learn about and manage their condition. 68 children were split into two groups: one played the game, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in health knowledge, attitudes, an…

This study looked at a new way to fix horizontal jawbone loss by placing dental implants at the same time as a bone graft from the jaw. Sixteen patients were treated and followed to see how well the implants and grafts healed. The goal was to check if doing both steps together is…

This study tested a smartphone app called ReLiver-N, designed to help people with liver cirrhosis take a more active role in their care. The app provides health education, self-management tools, and a system to alert nurses if a patient's condition changes. Researchers wanted to …

This study tested two treatments—hyaluronic acid spray and low-level laser therapy—to see which helps gums heal better after surgery for gum overgrowth. Sixty-four healthy adults received one of the two treatments after their procedure. Both methods reduced pain and improved woun…

This study tested whether teaching good sleep habits and having motivational conversations could help people on dialysis sleep better and improve their quality of life. Forty adults on hemodialysis took part. The results suggest these approaches can improve sleep hygiene, sleep q…

This study looked at whether listening to nature sounds while walking after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery can lower anxiety, pain, and stress. 70 adult patients having their first gallbladder surgery took part. They were asked to walk while hearing nature sounds, and their anx…

This study tested whether playing white or pink noise before and during a colonoscopy can help reduce patients' pain and anxiety. 135 adults took part, and researchers measured their anxiety and pain levels using simple scales. The goal is to find a low-cost, non-drug way to make…

This study looked at whether structured play activities can reduce anxiety in children aged 4-10 receiving chemotherapy and their parents. 62 children and their parents took part in recreational play during treatment. Anxiety levels were measured before and after play. The goal w…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. Seventy adults having ESWL for the first time took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and comfort levels using…

This study tested whether a white noise sleep mask can improve sleep quality and comfort for patients recovering from prostate surgery. 70 adults who had elective TUR-P surgery participated. The mask plays a gentle, steady sound to block out hospital noise and help patients fall …

This study looked at whether a 12-week home exercise program could help people aged 45 and older with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5) who are not on dialysis. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, fatigue, sleep, depression, and quality of life. The goal w…

This study looked at whether a short talk with a mental health professional before surgery could help living kidney donors feel calmer, have more stable vital signs during surgery, and experience less pain afterward. Researchers measured anxiety levels, pain scores, and oxygen le…

This study tested whether using a stress ball before gallbladder removal surgery helps patients feel less scared, anxious, and more comfortable. 90 adults scheduled for surgery were asked to squeeze a stress ball beforehand. Researchers measured their fear, stress, and comfort le…

This study looked at whether a specific injection technique (ventrogluteal) could make shots less painful for children. 90 kids aged 6-12 took part. Those who got the special technique reported less pain and had a lower pulse rate than those who got the usual shot. The findings s…

This study aimed to find which method of cleaning the inside of a tooth during a root canal causes the least pain after the procedure. Researchers compared four different cleaning techniques in 88 patients with infected teeth but no current pain. Patients tracked their pain level…

This study tested whether short virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) exercise breaks during the workday can improve mood and thinking skills. Twenty-eight desk workers who don't exercise regularly tried VR exergaming, MR exergaming, or passive rest. Researchers measured the…

This study looked at whether a condition called cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage affecting heart control) increases the risk of kidney injury after coronary bypass surgery. Researchers followed 912 adults undergoing planned bypass surgery and tracked kidney funct…

This study looked at dental records from 86 people with gum disease to create a computer model that predicts which treatment will work best for each person. The model uses information like pocket depths, X-rays, and patient details to decide if a treatment is likely to succeed. T…

This study looked at two methods doctors use to place a breathing tube during surgery: a newer video-guided mask and the traditional direct laryngoscope. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure and heart rate, and how often the tube was placed correctly on the first try. 2…

This study looked at whether lifting light weights (30% of your max) until you can't do another rep builds muscle and strength as well as lifting heavy weights (75% of your max) in young men who don't normally lift. Twenty-two healthy men aged 18-28 did leg exercises three times …

This study looked at whether electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) helps climbers recover from arm fatigue better than just resting. Ten male climbers did a climbing workout to tire their forearms, then tried either EMS or passive rest. The goal was to see which method helped them …

This study tested a nursing care program designed to help teenagers aged 12-18 use the internet more healthily. The program was based on the Care Bag Theory and aimed to reduce problematic internet use, improve self-control, and strengthen family relationships. Ten adolescents wh…

This study tested a 5-session psychosocial program for 52 ninth-grade girls living in boarding schools in Turkey. The program included group activities on stress management, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits. Researchers measured changes in healthy lifestyle behaviors and sleep d…

This study examined how standard non-surgical gum disease treatment changes the bone supporting your teeth. Researchers analyzed dental X-rays from 69 people with gum disease or gingivitis, taken before and 6 months after treatment. They used a special computer method called frac…

This study aimed to understand what physical and mental factors contribute to good balance in healthy young adults. Researchers tested 119 participants on various balance tasks and measured things like foot posture, muscle strength, and cognitive performance. The goal was to iden…