Bitlis Eren University

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based therapy program could help people who have received a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the therapy improved their motivation and, most importantly, their consistency in taking the anti-rejection medications they need to stay h…

This study looked at whether listening to local music could help people feel better after abdominal surgery. Researchers compared 120 patients in Turkey and Iran, playing music for 20 minutes for some patients after their operation while others received standard care. The goal wa…

This study tested whether smelling lavender oil could help reduce anxiety in people waiting with a loved one in the emergency room. Researchers compared anxiety levels in 120 participants who either smelled lavender oil for a few minutes or received no special intervention. The g…

This study tested whether watching short clips from classic Turkish comedy films could help reduce pain and increase comfort for people recovering from a liver transplant. Researchers compared 120 patients who either watched the comedy clips or received standard care after their …

This study looked at whether a specific hands-on technique, called atlanto-occipital joint mobilization, could provide immediate improvements for people with forward head posture. Researchers tested the technique on 54 healthy adults with this common posture problem. They measure…

This study tested whether the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could help reduce death anxiety in patients who had surgery for cancer concerns. Researchers taught 120 patients the EFT method after their surgery and measured their anxiety levels before and after. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could help people after obesity surgery. Researchers wanted to see if EFT could reduce patients' fear of moving (which can slow recovery) and lower their risk of developing painful pressure s…

This study tested whether two simple mind-body techniques—breathing yoga and progressive muscle relaxation—could help people recover after a liver transplant. Researchers worked with 125 transplant recipients to see if these daily practices could reduce their pain, breathing prob…

This study tested if a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could reduce anxiety in patients receiving preventive foot wound care after surgery. 60 patients were split into two groups: one learned and practiced EFT for a month, while the other received sta…

This study tested whether watching comedy videos could help patients feel better after a common kidney stone procedure. Researchers compared 110 patients who either watched funny videos or received no special intervention. The goal was to see if laughter could reduce post-surgery…

This study tested whether watching short clips from classic Turkish comedy films could help patients feel less anxious before liver transplant surgery. Researchers worked with 120 liver transplant recipients, measuring their anxiety levels and vital signs before and after watchin…

This study tested whether a specific ankle joint manipulation technique could improve the muscle structure in the ankles of people who have had a stroke. Thirty-six stroke survivors received both the real manipulation and a fake version to compare the effects. Researchers used ul…

This study aimed to understand if simple jaw movements, like clenching or creating a temporary bite imbalance, could improve balance and reduce the risk of falling in people who have had a stroke. Researchers tested 60 stroke survivors by having them perform different jaw tasks w…

This study aimed to test a new questionnaire designed to measure posture habits and body awareness in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers gave the questionnaire, along with other standard surveys about pain and daily life impact, to 100 patients in Turkey. The goal was to see i…