Cukurova University

This study investigates whether a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program, tailored to each patient's readiness to change, can improve self-care, quality of life, and confidence in people with heart failure. The program involves home visits and phone counseling over 12 weeks. R…

This study looked at whether the Buteyko breathing technique can help control asthma and improve quality of life in children aged 7 to 12. Sixty-five children with asthma participated, learning specific breathing exercises. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could redu…

This study tested three different materials used to treat severe, irreversible tooth inflammation. 72 adults with painful molars received a procedure where the damaged pulp was removed and covered with one of the materials. The goal was to see if newer materials (TheraCal LC and …

This study tested whether a sensory mindfulness technique could help mothers of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) produce more breast milk and feel better. 60 mothers who were pumping milk for their hospitalized infants took part. The approach involved mindfulness…

This study tests whether a mobile app providing education based on the Life Model can help reduce anxiety and improve daily living activities in people who have had their thyroid gland removed for benign disease. About 68 participants will either receive standard discharge instru…

This study tested whether placing orange blossom essential oil inside a stoma bag can reduce odor, lessen social isolation, and help people adapt to life with a stoma. Sixty adults with a stoma took part. Researchers measured changes using a stoma adaptation scale and a social is…

This study tested whether placing a hot water bag on the abdomen can reduce pain and help restore normal bowel movement in people with ileus (a bowel blockage). Sixty adults with a certain type of ileus took part. Researchers measured pain levels and bowel activity to see if this…

This study looked at whether using an incentive spirometer (a device that encourages deep breathing) after coronary artery bypass surgery helps improve oxygen levels and vital signs. 58 patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the brea…

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

This study looked at whether playing music through headphones during chest surgery could reduce the amount of anesthesia needed and help keep heart rate and blood pressure steady. Researchers studied 159 adults having thoracic surgery. Music was played from the start of surgery u…

This study looked at whether nursing care based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory could reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy, full-term newborns right after a vaginal birth. Sixty newborns were included. The approach focused on physical, emotional, and environmental comfort. Resu…

This study looked at whether two types of structured exercise—Gince Zumba (rhythm-based aerobic dance) and Square Stepping (patterned steps on a mat)—could improve thinking, movement, and behavior in 51 children with ADHD. Kids were randomly assigned to one of the exercise groups…

This study looked at whether progressive relaxation exercises (a simple, safe technique) could improve sleep quality, anxiety, and stress in 30 women with high-risk pregnancies. Participants were in their last trimester and hospitalized. The goal was to see if this easy-to-learn …

This study looked at 72 adults with a painful tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. During a dental procedure to remove the infected pulp, researchers tested whether rinsing the tooth with a dexamethasone solution or cold saline could reduce pain afterward. The goal was t…

This study tested whether extra phone education and counseling, beyond standard training, helps people with a stoma (colostomy) adjust and have fewer complications. 66 participants were followed for three months after surgery. Researchers measured adjustment and complication seve…

This study looked at whether gently extending a tiny file just beyond the tooth's tip during root canal treatment can lower pain afterward. 72 adults with pain-free, single-rooted teeth took part. One group had the tip kept open, the other did not. Pain levels were tracked for 48…

This study tested whether motivational interviewing, a counseling approach, could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes feel more confident managing their health and improve their quality of life. 72 first-time pregnant women participated. The results may show if this sim…

This study tested whether a TENS device (which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can help people recover after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 140 adults were randomly assigned to receive TENS or standard care in the first 24 hours after surgery. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether giving personalized nutrition training to mothers of children with congenital heart disease helps their kids grow better after heart surgery. The training covered feeding from birth to age 3, including breastfeeding and starting solid foods. Researchers …

This study looks at whether teaching first-time moms about breastfeeding using a fast-paced presentation method (Pecha Kucha) can boost their confidence and strengthen the bond with their baby. About 84 pregnant women who are at least 32 weeks along will take part. The goal is to…

This study looked at whether continuously monitoring the pressure of the breathing tube during laparoscopic surgery can reduce airway problems like sore throat, cough, and hoarseness after the operation. 95 adults having elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery were randomly assig…

This study looked at 140 adults having lung surgery to see if setting the breathing machine based on each person's own lung capacity (forced vital capacity) works better than using a standard formula based on height and weight. The goal was to find out which method keeps lungs wo…