Istanbul Medeniyet University

This study tested whether using an automatic device to keep the breathing tube's cuff pressure steady could prevent pneumonia in children on ventilators. It involved 241 children aged 1 month to 18 years in intensive care. The key approach was comparing automatic continuous press…

This study looked at whether a simple art activity—coloring mandalas—could help older adults living in nursing homes feel less anxious about death and manage anger. Eighty people aged 65 and older took part; half colored mandalas three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other h…

This study tested different doses of mesotherapy—tiny injections into the skin—for people with long-term neck pain. 80 adults received either a full-dose, half-dose, saltwater, or dry needling treatment once a week for three weeks. The goal was to find which approach works best f…

This study looked at whether coloring mandala patterns could lower stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies were in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 72 mothers took part, and those who colored mandalas reported feeling less stressed and anxious. The approach is simple, …

This study tested two different injection methods to relieve neck and arm pain caused by cervical radiculopathy. 70 adults who did not get better with standard treatments were randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound-guided block or a fluoroscopy-guided epidural steroid …

This study looked at whether a special nerve block called Quadro-Iliac can reduce pain after hip surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 60 adults who had hip surgery, comparing those who got the block plus standard pain medicine to those who got only the medicine. The goal was …

This study tested two noninvasive stimulation techniques—bladder stimulation and suprapubic cutaneous stimulation—to make urine collection easier and less painful for infants. Researchers measured success rates, pain scores, and procedure time in 72 babies who needed a urine samp…

This study looked at how much local anesthetic to use in a nerve block (called PENG block) to best control pain after hip replacement surgery. Fifty adults having hip surgery received different volumes of the block. The goal was to find the most effective dose to reduce pain scor…

This study tested two methods of numbing the suprascapular nerve (a key nerve in the shoulder) to control pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Sixty adults having shoulder surgery received either an anterior or posterior nerve block. Researchers measured pain levels, diaphra…

This study looked at whether chewing gum and applying warm compresses after gynecologic cancer surgery can reduce pain, help the bowels work sooner, and improve overall comfort. 84 women who had minimally invasive surgery took part. The goal was to find simple, drug-free ways to …

This study tested whether reading stories about food could help 46 preschool children learn about nutrition and eat a wider variety of foods. Children answered questions about food groups and reported what they ate. The goal was to see if this fun, story-based approach could impr…

This study looked at whether a translated and culturally adapted physical assessment tool (cCPAx-TR) works well for children aged 2 to 18 in Turkish pediatric intensive care units. Researchers tested the tool on 50 stable patients to see if it gives consistent and accurate result…

This study tested a shortened questionnaire (SHORTWORC) for Turkish-speaking patients with rotator cuff injuries. 40 participants answered the 7-question survey during rehab to see if it accurately measures shoulder disability. The goal was to make a reliable tool for Turkish pat…

This study translated a short 5-question shoulder disability questionnaire (BOSS) into Turkish and tested it in 42 adults with rotator cuff injuries. Participants filled out the Turkish BOSS along with other shoulder and quality-of-life surveys during rehab. The goal was to ensur…

This study aims to adapt the Dresden Falls Questionnaire (DREFAQ) for Turkish-speaking people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will check if the Turkish version is accurate and reliable by comparing it to other fall and quality-of-life scales. 64 participants will answer que…

This study looked at whether the phase of a woman's menstrual cycle changes the results of an exercise treadmill test (a heart stress test). Researchers tested 47 premenopausal women with chest pain during both the early and late follicular phases of their cycle. The goal was to …