Çankiri Karatekin University

This study tested whether a six-week program of breathing exercises using a device called an incentive spirometer could help older adults (65+) with COPD who were also frail. 66 participants were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises, the other did not. After six…

This study tested whether toothpastes containing propolis, probiotics, or phosphate-based ingredients can reduce bad breath (halitosis) better than standard fluoride toothpaste. Fifty-two young adults brushed twice daily for 14 days, and their breath was measured using smell test…

This completed trial tested whether combining creative dance with a problem-solving strategy (CO-OP) could improve thinking skills like attention, memory, and multitasking in 26 older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants did either CO-OP alone or CO-OP plus dance f…

This study tested whether phone calls from a nurse could help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain and be more active. 44 adults were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other also received an educational booklet and three phone calls over 4 weeks covering exerci…

This study looked at whether teaching new fathers how to care for their newborn (like hygiene, safety, and feeding) helps them feel more capable and strengthens their bond with the baby. 75 first-time fathers took part and were given training in different ways. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether holding a newborn skin-to-skin right after a C-section (within 5 minutes) or within the first hour helps with breastfeeding, reduces anxiety, and keeps mom and baby healthy. 92 mothers and their newborns took part. The results showed that early contact c…

This study tested a teaching tool called CORE, which uses written case scenarios on tablets to help nursing students learn how to assess pain. 88 senior nursing students in Turkey were split into two groups: one used CORE, the other did not. Researchers measured their pain knowle…

This study examined 95 adults with diabetes and gum disease to see if blood sugar control and gum disease severity are linked to changes in gum cells. Researchers looked at cell samples under a microscope for signs of damage. The goal was to better understand how these conditions…

This study tested whether watching a video about genital hygiene helps women take better care of themselves. Sixty-six women with urinary tract infections took part. Researchers measured their self-care skills and hygiene habits before and after the video.

This study looked at whether giving expectant fathers online training about basic newborn care helps them feel more capable and makes their pregnant partners feel more supported. Researchers enrolled 70 couples where the father was over 18, the pregnancy was in the third trimeste…

This study looked at whether web-based childbirth education helps pregnant women bond with their baby and feel less fear about giving birth. 120 pregnant women in Turkey took part. The researchers measured attachment and fear levels using questionnaires. The goal was to see if on…

This completed trial compared two training programs for first-time pregnant women: one focused on preparing for the maternal role, and the other on mindfulness-centered occupational therapy. The study included 74 women between 14-27 weeks of pregnancy and followed them after birt…