Cukurova University

This study looked at whether two types of exercise—Gince Zumba (a dance workout) and Square Stepping (a step pattern game)—can improve attention, memory, and motor skills in children with ADHD. 51 children were randomly assigned to one of the two exercise groups or a control grou…

This study looked at whether keeping the very tip of a tooth's root canal open during treatment helps reduce pain afterward. 72 adults with pain-free, single-rooted teeth had root canal therapy in one visit. Half had the tip kept open, half did not. Pain levels were recorded for …

This study tested whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes feel more confident in managing their health and improve their quality of life. 72 first-time pregnant women with gestational diabetes took part. The app…

This study tested whether nursing care based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory could reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy newborns right after a vaginal delivery. Researchers measured pain, comfort, crying, and vital signs in 60 full-term babies. The goal was to see if a holistic…

This study looked at whether regular phone education and counseling can help people who have a stoma (an opening in the belly for waste) adjust better and have fewer complications. 66 adults who had stoma surgery took part. Researchers called patients five times after surgery to …

This study tested whether listening to music during chest surgery could help patients need less anesthesia and keep their heart rate and blood pressure more stable. 159 adults having chest surgery took part. Researchers measured how much anesthesia was used and tracked vital sign…

This study looked at whether a sensory mindfulness technique could improve well-being and reduce stress in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and who are feeding their babies with expressed breast milk. Sixty mothers participated, learning mindful…

This study tested whether Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can reduce pain and improve satisfaction after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 140 adults who had the surgery received either TENS or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method …

This study tested whether using a device called an incentive spirometer (a breathing exercise tool) along with standard care helps patients recover after coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers measured oxygen levels, blood gases, and vital signs in 58 patients. The goal was …

This study tested whether rinsing the inside of a tooth with cold saline or the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone can lower pain after a partial nerve removal (pulpotomy) in adults with severe, irreversible tooth pain. 72 people with painful back teeth took part. The goal was …

This study looked at whether chewing gum after colorectal surgery can help reduce nausea, vomiting, and help the bowels start working again sooner. 84 adults who had laparoscopic colorectal surgery took part. The idea is that chewing gum tricks the body into thinking it's eating,…

This study looked at whether placing a hot water bag on the belly can reduce pain and help the bowels start moving again in people with ileus (a bowel blockage). Sixty adults with a certain type of ileus took part. The main goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could r…

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen feelings of social isolation, and improve how people adjust to living with a stoma. Researchers enrolled 60 adults with a stoma who had no complications. Participants used th…

This study tested whether continuously monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during laparoscopic surgery could reduce throat pain and other airway problems afterward. 95 adults having abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to one of three cuff pressure monitoring…

This study tested whether a simple, non-drug relaxation exercise program could help women with high-risk pregnancies. Researchers taught 30 hospitalized pregnant women progressive relaxation techniques and asked them to practice at home for four weeks. They measured whether this …

This study looked at two different methods for setting the breathing machine during lung surgery to see which one helps protect the lungs better. Researchers compared adjusting the machine based on a person's own lung capacity versus using a standard formula based on height and w…