Akdeniz University

This study tested a new smartphone app called ReLiver-N, designed to help people with liver cirrhosis better manage their condition. For 90 days, 48 patients used the app to track symptoms, receive health education, and get feedback on their daily care. Researchers wanted to see …

This study tested a special nursing program designed to help teenagers who struggle with unhealthy internet use. The program aimed to teach teens better self-control, improve their family relationships, and develop healthier coping skills. It involved a small group of 10 teens wh…

This study looked at a new dental procedure that places an implant and adds a bone graft at the same time, instead of in two separate surgeries. It involved 16 patients who needed implants but had lost jawbone width. Researchers checked if the implants were successful and how wel…

This study tested whether a specially designed mobile game could help children with chronic kidney failure manage their condition better. 68 children, aged 11 to 14, were split into two groups: one used the educational game, and the other did not. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a common kidney stone treatment could help patients feel less pain and anxiety. Researchers compared 70 patients receiving the shock wave treatment, with some using VR glasses and others receiving standard care…

This study tested whether fun, structured play activities could help reduce anxiety for children getting chemotherapy and their parents. 62 children aged 4-10 and their parents participated. The children played age-appropriate games during their treatment, and anxiety levels for …

This study aimed to find which method of cleaning the inside of a tooth during a root canal causes less pain after the procedure. Researchers treated 88 patients with infected teeth and compared four different cleaning techniques. They measured patients' pain levels for a week af…

This study tested whether a 12-week home exercise program could help people with advanced chronic kidney disease. Researchers wanted to see if exercise could reduce the risk of muscle loss (sarcopenia), ease symptoms like fatigue and depression, and improve sleep and overall qual…

This study tested a special 5-session program designed to help 9th-grade girls living at boarding school. The program taught skills for managing stress, building healthy habits, and improving sleep. Researchers compared a group that went through the program to a group that did no…

This study tested if listening to nature sounds while getting out of bed could help patients feel better after gallbladder surgery. Researchers worked with 70 adults to see if this simple method reduced their anxiety, pain, and stress levels. They measured these feelings using qu…

This study tested whether teaching better sleep habits and providing motivational coaching could help people on long-term dialysis. Forty patients received either the sleep education program or standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could improve their sleep quality …

This study tested if a recovery method using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) helps climbers recover faster from tired forearms compared to just resting. Ten experienced male climbers did a tiring climbing workout and then tried both recovery methods on separate days. Research…

This study tested if a specific injection technique in the hip area could make shots less painful for children. Researchers compared 90 kids aged 6-12, giving some the new technique and others the standard method. They found the new technique led to significantly less pain and a …

This study tested if giving patients a stress ball to squeeze before gallbladder surgery could help reduce their fear and anxiety. Researchers compared 90 patients who used a stress ball before their procedure to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if this simpl…

This study tested whether using a white noise sleep mask could help men sleep better and feel more comfortable while recovering in the hospital after prostate surgery. Researchers compared sleep quality and comfort in 70 men who either used the mask or received standard care. The…

This study tested whether taking short, active breaks using virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) games could help office workers feel better and think more clearly. Twenty-eight desk workers tried three different types of short breaks: VR exercise games, MR exercise games, …

This study tested whether listening to white noise (like ocean waves) or pink noise (like gentle rain) could help patients feel less pain and anxiety during a colonoscopy. Researchers compared these sound therapies in 135 adults undergoing the procedure. The goal was to find a si…

This study looked at whether talking to a mental health professional before surgery could help people donating a kidney. The goal was to see if this support could reduce their anxiety, make their blood pressure and heart rate more stable during the operation, and lessen their pai…

This study compared two methods to help patients heal after gum reduction surgery. Researchers tested whether a hyaluronic acid gel spray worked as well as low-level laser therapy at reducing pain and speeding up wound healing. The trial involved 64 people with overgrown gums who…

This completed study aimed to understand what physical and mental factors most influence a person's ability to balance. Researchers measured 119 healthy young adults, testing their balance on one leg and while reaching, along with their strength, foot shape, and thinking speed. T…

This study tested whether lifting light weights until muscles tire builds muscle size and strength as effectively as lifting heavy weights in young men new to training. Researchers compared two groups doing leg exercises for 6 weeks—one using light weights (30% of max) and one us…

This study looked at whether standard gum disease treatment changes the microscopic structure of jawbone. Researchers analyzed dental X-rays from 69 patients with gum disease before and 6 months after treatment. They used a special computer analysis method called fractal analysis…

This study observed two common techniques for placing a breathing tube in patients undergoing elective surgery. It compared a newer video-assisted laryngeal mask to the traditional direct laryngoscopy method. Researchers measured how long each procedure took, how often it worked …