Istanbul Aydin University

This study tested whether a short, 3-5 minute video call with the dentist before a first dental visit could reduce anxiety in children aged 7-11. Two hundred kids with no prior dental experience were split into two groups: one got the video chat, the other had a standard visit. R…

This study looked at whether a structured nutrition education program can improve how much and how well cancer patients eat. 80 adults on active cancer treatment were split into two groups: one received personalized nutrition advice, the other did not. Researchers measured their …

This study looked at whether using a vaginal dilator for 12 weeks helps women who had brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Researchers measured sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life in 80 participants at three time points. The goal was to see if this simple tool can…

This study tested whether listening to music and inhaling lavender oil before a heart angiogram can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear while increasing comfort. 139 adults scheduled for angiography took part, with some receiving the calming interventions and others standard care. The…

This study looked at whether a 12-week structured movement program could help young children (ages 4-6) with autism improve their motor skills and daily functioning. Twenty-eight children participated; some did the movement program twice a week plus their usual education, while o…

This study tested whether a special 'constipation insole' based on reflexology could help ease constipation in 139 adults receiving palliative care. Participants in the experimental group walked with the insole for 20 minutes daily for four weeks, while the control group walked t…

This study tested a 12-week motor support program in 28 children aged 4-6 with autism. The program added 40-minute sessions twice a week to regular special education. Researchers measured changes in gross motor skills, sensory processing, and autism symptoms using standard tests.…

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality exercise program to help people who get motion sickness from visual cues, like in VR or certain videos. 46 adults, some with and some without motion sickness, took part. The program used 360-degree travel videos in a VR headset to gradua…

This study tested whether an interactive floor projection — where kids step on virtual balloons to pop them — could reduce pain and help them move sooner after surgery. 84 children aged 3-6 were randomly assigned to use the interactive floor or receive standard care. Researchers …

This study tested whether a simple 15-minute daily breathing meditation program for 10 days could lower stress and improve quality of life in people over 65. 128 older adults took part, with half doing the meditation and half receiving no intervention. Researchers measured stress…

This study looked at whether doing Reformer Pilates for 8 weeks (twice a week, 50 minutes each) could improve strength, balance, and quality of life in women who don't exercise regularly. 57 sedentary women took part, with half doing Pilates and the other half continuing their no…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) sessions can help reduce anxiety and depression in people aged 12 to 25 who do not want to take medication. Forty participants completed five weekly VR sessions focused on relaxation, coping skills, and healthy habits. Researchers me…

This study surveyed 77 people who had a free gingival graft—a gum surgery to improve gum health—at least one year earlier. Researchers asked about pain, complications, appearance, and whether they would do it again. The goal is to better understand patient experiences and satisfa…

This study created a questionnaire to measure health beliefs in people with vestibular migraine, a condition causing dizziness and imbalance. 213 patients completed the scale and received a single educational session about their condition. The goal was to see if the scale is reli…

This study looked at 120 university students to see if their smartwatch step counts matched what they reported on a physical activity questionnaire. Participants wore an Apple Watch and filled out a short survey about their weekly activity. The goal was to understand if objective…

This study looked at whether nursing students who learn about stem cell donation from their peers (other students) know more and have better attitudes about becoming donors. About 200 nursing students took part, with half getting peer education and the other half not. The goal wa…