Giresun University

This study looks at two different drug combinations used to sedate teenagers (ages 10-18) during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. The goal is to see which method provides better comfort during the procedure and helps teens recover faster afterward. About 90 teens will take part, and…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program can help people hospitalized with lumbar disc herniation. The program includes eight sessions covering mindfulness, pain education, and emotional awareness. Researchers will measure changes in mindfulness, autom…

This study looked at whether giving ibuprofen and paracetamol before laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery helps control pain afterward. 70 adults participated. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and side effects like nausea during the first 24 hours after surgery.

This study tested whether using a stress ball can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and stabilize vital signs in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Sixty adult patients who were awake and able to communicate were randomly assigned to use a stress ball or …

This observational study looks at whether people with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) have different levels of certain substances in their saliva, such as cortisol and immune markers, compared to healthy individuals. It also examines if these biological markers are linked t…

This study measures levels of a substance called adropin in the gum fluid and blood of people with periodontitis (severe gum disease) and compares them to healthy gums. Researchers want to see if adropin changes after standard non-surgical gum treatment, and how it relates to a k…

This study looked at muscle fatigue in 30 healthy male soccer players aged 18-30. Researchers used sensors on the skin, accelerometers, and ultrasound to measure how muscles tire during exercise. The goal was to better understand muscle fatigue, not to test any treatment.

This study examined 47 female football players to see if those with Morton toe (a longer second toe) have different muscle and jumping abilities compared to those with normal feet. Researchers measured muscle contraction speed and reactive strength during jumps. The goal was to u…

This study tested 24 experienced athletes to see if turning the foot inward or outward during leg press changes how the inner thigh muscle (vastus medialis) contracts. Researchers measured muscle response with electrical stimulation before and after exercise. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at whether a 4-week cultural sensitivity training program could improve nursing students' cultural awareness and reduce biased thinking. 67 fourth-year nursing students took part, with half receiving the training and the other half following their usual classes.…

This study explored whether a parent's anxiety before their child's surgery influences the child's own anxiety and pain after the operation. Researchers measured anxiety in 81 parents and their children aged 2-6 undergoing groin surgery. The goal was to see if easing parental wor…

This study looked at levels of two immune-related substances, fractalkine and CX3CR1, in the gum fluid of people with gingivitis or periodontitis. Researchers measured these before and after standard non-surgical gum treatment, like deep cleaning and oral hygiene advice. The goal…

This study tested whether a computer-based virtual reality simulation could improve nursing students' knowledge, self-confidence, and satisfaction when learning how to provide oral care to unconscious patients. Sixty-eight first-year nursing students in Turkey participated. The V…