Giresun University

This study tested whether using a stress ball can help critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) feel less pain, sleep better, and have more stable vital signs. Sixty adult ICU patients who were awake and able to communicate were randomly assigned to either use a s…

This study looked at 47 female football players to see if those with a Morton toe (where the second toe is longer than the big toe) have different muscle and jumping abilities. Researchers measured muscle contraction speed and jump performance. The goal was to understand if this …

This study looked at 81 children aged 2-6 having groin surgery to see if a parent's anxiety before the operation affects the child's anxiety and pain afterward. Researchers measured parent anxiety with a standard questionnaire and child anxiety before surgery, then tracked the ch…

This study looked at whether using a computer-based virtual reality (VR) simulation helps nursing students learn how to give oral care to unconscious patients. 68 first-year nursing students took part. The goal was to see if VR improves their knowledge, self-confidence, and satis…

This study looked at how turning your feet in or out during leg press affects the thigh muscle's response in 24 experienced athletes. Researchers measured muscle contraction speed and strength before and after exercise. The goal was to understand if matching foot angle to a perso…

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 some receiving the training and others following their usual classes. The res…

This study looked at two substances in the fluid around teeth—fractalkine and CX3CR1—that are linked to inflammation. Researchers measured them in 90 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis before and after a deep cleaning. The goal was to see how these markers cha…