Cumhuriyet University

This study aimed to find the best nerve-blocking technique to control pain after minimally invasive chest surgery (VATS). Researchers compared three different injection methods in 45 patients, measuring their pain levels and how much strong pain medication they needed afterwards.…

This study tested if two non-drug methods could help ease a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy called peripheral neuropathy. Researchers worked with 140 patients with gastrointestinal cancer who were receiving a specific chemotherapy drug known to cause nerve damage. …

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for reducing pain after laparoscopic hernia surgery. Researchers tested the M-TAPA block and the TAP block on 90 patients to see which provided better pain relief. All patients received standard pain medications, and resear…

This study tested whether giving older patients extra education after cataract surgery helps them recover better. Researchers compared 80 patients who got standard care with those who also received structured lessons on using eye drops and self-care. They found the education grou…

This study tested whether taking virtual tours of museums could help people on long-term dialysis feel better. Researchers compared 60 patients who took five virtual tours to those who did not, measuring their physical symptoms and anxiety levels. The goal was to see if this simp…

This study tested whether a technique called therapeutic touch could help reduce pain and anxiety during labor for first-time mothers. It involved 80 women who were about to have a vaginal delivery. Half received the touch therapy, while the other half did not, to compare their e…

This study tested different ways to clean root canals during dental treatment to see which method causes the least pain afterward. Researchers followed 80 healthy adults for one week after their root canal procedure, tracking their pain levels. The goal was to find the cleaning a…

This study tested whether taking a virtual tour of a museum using VR glasses could help patients feel better during chemotherapy. Sixty-four patients receiving chemo were split into two groups: one group took weekly 20-minute VR museum tours for five weeks, while the other receiv…

This study tested whether playing motion-controlled video games in virtual reality (VR) could help people with Long COVID. Researchers compared the VR exercise program to standard exercise routines. They measured if it improved pain, fatigue, mood, and overall quality of life for…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested whether combining two specific nerve blocks would provide similar pain relief while causing less temporary breathing muscle weakness compared to a single, more ex…

This study tested if a simple water mouth rinse could help patients feel better after abdominal surgery. Researchers compared 98 patients who either rinsed their mouth with water or received usual care. They measured changes in thirst, overall comfort, and bowel function to see i…

This study tested whether relaxation exercises and planned training could help women feel better after a cesarean section. Researchers worked with 129 women who had C-sections, dividing them into groups that received exercises, training, or standard care. The results showed that …

This study tested whether a gentle, hands-on therapy called therapeutic touch could help women during vaginal birth. Researchers worked with 66 women to see if this touch could reduce labor pain, shorten birth duration, and lower feelings of anxiety and trauma. One group received…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested which method better reduced pain and the need for opioid painkillers in 30 patients. The goal was to find the most effective approach for post-surgery comfort and…

This study aimed to understand how the protein and fat in a meal, not just carbohydrates, affect blood sugar levels in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Researchers fed 11 teens different test meals and monitored their blood sugar for six hours to see if adjusting insulin for prote…

This study aimed to understand how well children with cerebral palsy can sense their trunk position and control their core muscles. Researchers measured 78 children aged 6-12 to see if there were differences between those with one-sided or two-sided muscle tightness. They also lo…

This study aimed to understand the connections between core muscle endurance, finger grip strength, fatigue, and hand function in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers compared 75 RA patients to 38 healthy people, measuring grip strength, core endurance, hand functio…

This study aimed to understand gum disease better by measuring two specific proteins in the fluid around the gums. It involved 99 adults with healthy gums, mild gum inflammation (gingivitis), or more serious gum disease (periodontitis). All participants with gum issues received a…

This study aimed to understand if levels of various minerals and metals in the blood differ between healthy women and those with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer. Researchers compared blood samples from 40 women to look for patterns. The goal was to gather kno…