Aydin Adnan Menderes University

This study looked at whether gentle nerve stretches, called neurodynamic mobilization, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower back. Forty adults with low back pain for at least six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, fl…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) to teach patients about post-surgery care helps them feel more ready to leave the hospital after prostate removal. 46 men were split into two groups: one got standard discharge instructions, the other got an immersive VR lesson…

This study tested whether a special sleep cap could help newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sleep longer and have steadier heart rates and breathing. Researchers watched 53 stable infants overnight for three nights. The goal was to see if the cap improved sleep a…

This study tested if putting heat on the feet helps with pain and belly swelling after gallbladder removal. 82 adults who had surgery were split into two groups: one got a hot-water bottle on their feet for 15 minutes each hour for the first four hours after surgery, and the othe…

This study looked at two different methods to control pain after lumbar (lower back) surgery: a local anesthetic injection near the incision and an ESP block (an injection near the spine). The goal was to see which one helps patients recover better and feel less pain in the first…

This study tested a special hopscotch exercise program for women in labor. 110 first-time mothers were split into two groups: one did the hopscotch moves plus standard care, the other had standard care only. Researchers measured how long labor lasted and how satisfied mothers fel…

This study looked at whether playing positive affirmations and music during a cesarean section can lower a mother's anxiety and improve breastfeeding. Researchers measured anxiety levels and breastfeeding-related hormones in 99 women. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-fre…

This study tested whether online mindfulness training could help pregnant women feel less afraid of giving birth and more satisfied with their delivery. 38 first-time mothers in Turkey took part, with some receiving the training and others not. The results showed that the online …

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half took the program and half did not. The goal was to see if the program could lower perceived stress, reduce intolerance of uncertainty, and improve cognitive f…

This study tested a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for 60 primary caregivers of people with chronic mental illness. The goal was to see if it could improve their thinking flexibility, emotional well-being, and self-compassion. Caregivers attended mindfulness sessions,…

This study looked at 46 adults having spinal surgery to find out if giving a nerve block (ESP block) before or after surgery works better for pain control. Researchers measured how much opioid pain medicine patients needed and their pain scores. The goal is to improve comfort and…

This study tested whether using an EEG brain-wave monitor during general anesthesia could reduce confusion and pain after dental surgery in children. 92 kids aged 4-10 were split into two groups: one got standard monitoring, the other got extra EEG guidance. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether a six-week health behavior training program could improve sleep quality and physical activity in pregnant women. 57 women in their early third trimester took part. The training group received education on healthy habits, while the control group had on…

This study tested a short, structured therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in 46 vocational school students who had low hope scores. Half received the therapy face-to-face, while the other half continued as usual. Researchers measured changes in hope, problem-solv…

This study tested whether playing an escape room game helps nursing students learn more about pressure ulcers compared to traditional lectures. 56 senior nursing students were split into two groups: one played the game after a lecture, the other only had the lecture. Their knowle…

This study looked at 114 boys aged 2 to 7 having urogenital surgery to see if being very anxious before the operation leads to more pain or confusion after waking up. Researchers measured anxiety right before anesthesia and then tracked pain, delirium, and recovery in the recover…

This study tested whether using a gamified virtual reality app or video demonstrations helps nursing students learn subcutaneous injections better than standard teaching alone. 96 first-year nursing students were split into three groups and their skills and confidence were measur…

This study looked at whether adding special back mobility exercises to regular training helps teenage female volleyball players improve their strength, endurance, and serve/spike speed. 26 girls aged 13-17 took part, with one group doing only regular training and the other adding…

This study looked at levels of three specific proteins (TREM-1, MMP-8, and TIMP-1) in the fluid around dental implants in people with peri-implantitis, a gum disease affecting implants. Researchers measured these proteins in 54 healthy participants to see if they are linked to th…

This study tested whether using virtual reality games or escape room activities helps nursing students learn how to give subcutaneous injections better than traditional teaching. 54 first-year nursing students were split into three groups: one used VR, one used an escape room, an…

This study reviewed the medical records of 67 children treated for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in a hospital emergency department over 10 years. Researchers wanted to find out how long children were observed, how often a second wave of symptoms (biphasic reaction) occ…

This study compared the types of bacteria in the mouths of 30 people with and without gastritis (stomach inflammation). Researchers used advanced DNA testing to see if people with gastritis have different mouth germs. The goal was to learn more about how stomach and gum health mi…

This study looked at 130 people with ureteral stones to see if using a smaller or larger ureteroscope changes how well the stone treatment works and how stressed the surgeon feels. Surgeons filled out a quick anxiety survey right before and after each procedure. The goal is to fi…