Baskent University

This study looked at whether using a cooler dialysis fluid (cold dialysis) can help reduce the tiredness patients feel after hemodialysis. 57 adults on maintenance dialysis took part. The researchers measured fatigue levels and thermal comfort to see if the cooler temperature mad…

This study tested whether a type of counseling called interpersonal psychotherapy could help people on hemodialysis adjust to their illness and feel less depressed. 48 adults on dialysis were split into two groups: one received the counseling for 8 weeks, the other got usual care…

This study looked at whether cooling the breathing tube used during surgery can lower the chance of a sore throat after waking up. 116 adults having planned surgery took part. The researchers compared a cooled tube to a standard one and checked for sore throat, trouble swallowing…

This study looked at whether relaxation training can help women going through menopause manage symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, and body awareness. 48 women aged 50-65 who were not on hormone therapy took part. The goal was to see if relaxation exercises could improve t…

This study tested a calcium-phosphate-containing desensitizer (Teethmate Desensitizer) to see if it reduces tooth sensitivity after getting a composite filling. 50 adults aged 18-65 with cavities in vital teeth participated. The desensitizer was applied under the filling and comp…

This study looked at whether nurse-led mindfulness sessions could help people on hemodialysis feel better emotionally and follow their treatment more closely. Eighty patients took part, with half receiving six weekly mindfulness sessions and the other half getting usual care. The…

This study looked at whether a digital escape room game could help nursing students learn how to manage hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition. About 55 third-year nursing students took part, with some playing the game and others attending a traditional lecture. While th…

This study followed 34 breastfed infants under 6 months old with cow's milk protein allergy to see if removing cow's milk from their diet improved symptoms, growth, and gut immune markers. Researchers measured levels of MUC2 and sIgA in stool samples and tracked growth. The goal …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles helps nursing students learn how to give subcutaneous injections. 70 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one used VR to watch a training video, and the other learned the traditional way. Researchers …

This study looked at 129 older adults (over 65) having orthopedic surgery to see if certain substances in the blood and spinal fluid are linked to frailty and thinking problems. The goal was to find early warning signs for cognitive decline in vulnerable patients. The research wa…

This study looked at two different methods of delivering the anesthesia gas sevoflurane during gynecologic surgery in 97 women. The goal was to see if using the smallest amount of gas needed (minimal flow) affects body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate compared to a sli…

This study looked at whether a teaching method called Jigsaw IV helps nursing students learn how to check the heart and chest better than regular classes. About 70 second-year nursing students took part, with half learning through Jigsaw IV and the other half through traditional …

This study looked at whether training with stroboscopic glasses—glasses that flicker on and off—can improve athletic performance in volleyball players. 54 male professional players did passing, reception, and blocking drills for 6 weeks, some wearing the glasses and some not. Res…

This study looked at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) during exercise can improve athletic performance in volleyball players. Forty professional male players did their regular training for 6 weeks, with half wearing the special glasses. Resea…