Istanbul Aydin University

This study tested whether a 10-day breathing meditation program could lower stress and improve quality of life in people over 65. 128 older adults took part, with half doing daily 15-minute breathing sessions and the other half receiving no intervention. The results showed that t…

This study tested whether an interactive floor game could help children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and move more easily after surgery. 84 children were split into two groups: one group walked on a regular floor, and the other walked on an interactive floor that displayed games. T…

This study tested whether using a vaginal dilator helps women who had brachytherapy for cervical cancer. 80 women were followed for 12 weeks and filled out surveys about sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this simple tool can ease side e…

This study looked at whether doing Reformer Pilates for 8 weeks (twice a week, 50 minutes each) helps sedentary women improve their physical fitness, balance, and quality of life. A total of 57 women who did not exercise regularly took part. Half did Pilates, and the other half c…

This study tested a special insole designed to relieve constipation in 139 adults receiving palliative care. Participants walked for 20 minutes daily for four weeks, either with or without the insole. Researchers tracked bowel habits and comfort levels to see if the reflexology-b…

This study tested a 12-week motor support program for children aged 4-6 with autism. 28 children took part; half did the program plus their usual classes, half only usual classes. The program aimed to improve gross motor and sensory skills. Results may help guide future therapies…

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality exercise program for people who get motion sickness from visual stimuli like VR headsets or fast-moving videos. 46 healthy adults and those with visually induced motion sickness took part. The program used 360-degree travel videos in a V…

This study tested whether a nutrition education program could help cancer patients improve their diet and nutritional health. 80 patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy were split into two groups: one got structured nutrition lessons, the other did not. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether listening to music and inhaling lavender oil before a heart angiogram could reduce pain, anxiety, and fear while increasing comfort. 139 heart patients were split into groups to receive these relaxing treatments or standard care. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) sessions could help ease anxiety and depression in 40 people aged 12 to 25 who chose not to take medication. Participants wore VR headsets for five weekly sessions that included relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, and coping …

This study looked at whether a structured 12-week movement program could help children aged 4-6 with autism spectrum disorder improve their motor skills, coordination, and ability to do tasks that require both movement and attention. Twenty-eight children took part; some did the …

This study looked at whether nursing students who learn about stem cell donation from their peers (other students) gain more knowledge and have better attitudes toward becoming donors. About 100 nursing students took part, with half receiving peer education and the other half rec…

This study surveyed 77 people who had free gingival graft surgery at least one year ago to learn about their experience, pain, and satisfaction. Researchers called participants to ask about discomfort, complications, and whether they would have the procedure again. The goal is to…

This study created a new questionnaire to measure health beliefs in people with vestibular migraine, a condition that causes dizziness and balance problems. Researchers tested the questionnaire on 213 patients and also gave them a short educational session about their condition. …

This study looked at 120 university students aged 18-28 to see how well their own reports of physical activity matched the step counts recorded by their Apple Watches. Participants filled out a short questionnaire about their activity levels while their smartwatches tracked daily…