Dokuz Eylul University

This study looked at whether playing active video games is as good as traditional exercise for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Sixteen adults with PH tried both a 20-minute video game session and a 20-minute home exercise session on different days. Researchers measured h…

This study looked at whether doing yoga online can improve balance, frailty, thinking, and quality of life in people who have had a liver transplant. Eleven adults who had a transplant at least six months ago took part. The goal was to see if a gentle, home-based yoga program cou…

This study tested whether doing artistic activities, like coloring mandalas, can help reduce anxiety and improve hope and well-being in people about to have abdominal surgery. 64 adults were split into two groups: one colored mandalas, the other did breathing exercises. Researche…

This study looked at whether adding exercise to a diet plan helps obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) more than diet alone. 27 women took part and were split into two groups: one only changed their diet, the other also followed an exercise program. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether a ChatGPT-supported online group program could help overweight female nurses manage emotional and uncontrolled eating. 44 nurses participated in online sessions guided by a facilitator with AI support. The goal was to improve eating behaviors and body im…

This study looked at whether teaching people with type 2 diabetes about good sleep habits can improve their sleep quality and blood sugar control. One hundred adults with diabetes and poor sleep took part. Half received sleep hygiene education and kept a sleep diary, while the ot…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that combines tapping on acupressure points with focused thoughts, to see if it could reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 70 female nursing students with PMS were split into two gr…

This study tested whether listening to music during radionuclide therapy helps reduce anxiety and distress in prostate cancer patients. 60 men were split into two groups: one listened to music through headphones during treatment, the other received standard care. Results showed t…

This study tested whether ozone injections or simple home exercises work better for tennis elbow pain. Fifty-nine adults with tennis elbow received either ozone shots or an exercise program. Researchers measured pain, arm function, and quality of life to see which approach offere…

This study tested whether watching virtual reality during a blood draw could help school-age children feel less pain, fear, and upset. 86 children took part. The results showed that using VR can make the experience less stressful for kids.

This study tested a type of talking therapy (psychoeducational psychotherapy) in 32 teens with bipolar disorder. Half received the therapy, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this approach could help teens manage…

This study tested whether virtual reality could help people with schizophrenia improve their social skills and daily functioning. Thirty-seven participants with stable schizophrenia completed 12 weekly VR sessions that simulated real-life social situations. Researchers measured w…

This study looked at whether levobupivacaine, a pain medicine used in patient-controlled pumps, can kill Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a lab setting. Researchers tested two common doses and measured how many bacteria survived. The study was done in a lab, not on people, and a…

This study looked at whether educating mothers could help reduce how much time babies aged 6-18 months spend looking at screens. Researchers split 92 mother-baby pairs into two groups: one group received structured education on screen time limits, while the other did not. The goa…

This study tested whether using ChatGPT helps nursing students create better concept maps—visual tools that organize ideas. 108 students were split into two groups: one used ChatGPT, the other used only textbooks. While chatbot users didn't score higher on knowledge or map qualit…

This study tested four different physiotherapy methods on the patellar tendon (the tendon below the kneecap) in 84 healthy adults aged 18-24. The methods included deep friction massage, heat therapy, quadriceps exercise, and a control group. Researchers measured skin temperature,…

This study looked at whether teaching children aged 7-11 with asthma about their condition can improve their asthma knowledge, control, and quality of life. 70 children and their families participated, using online tools to learn. The goal was to see if education alone can make a…