Karabuk University

This study tested whether doing neck exercises at home with a video coach works as well as seeing a physiotherapist in person for text neck syndrome. Thirty-one university students with neck pain from heavy smartphone use did a six-week exercise program either via telerehabilitat…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, to help women with endometriosis manage pelvic pain. 64 women aged 18-49 with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life to see if EFT offers a low-cost, ea…

This study looked at whether foot reflexology massage can reduce pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in women with migraine. Twenty-two women took part, with half receiving foot massage sessions and the other half serving as a control group. The results suggest that th…

This study tested a nurse-led education program for people caring for a family member at home. 42 caregivers were split into two groups: one received the program, the other got usual care. The program aimed to boost their confidence and ability to handle stress. Results were meas…

This study looked at whether placing a white cover over the incubator or giving baby massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels and reduce treatment time for newborns with jaundice. Sixty full-term babies with jaundice took part. The goal was to see if these simple, g…

This study looked at 60 adults having knee replacement surgery to see which nerve block combination works better for pain. One group got a block near the hamstring muscle plus a thigh block, while the other got a block behind the knee plus a thigh block. The goal was to measure h…

This study tested whether dry needling—a treatment that uses thin needles to release tight muscles—can reduce pain and improve wrist movement in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 78 adults took part, and researchers measured pain, range of motion, and hand func…

This study looked at whether taking olive leaf extract for four weeks can improve performance, reduce muscle soreness, and help sleep in elite male handball players aged 18 to 25. Eighteen players took either a daily 500 mg olive leaf supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses or music during burn dressing changes can lower pain, anxiety, and fear of pain. 120 adults with burns on less than 15% of their body took part. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels using standard scales to see if th…

This study looked at whether wet cupping therapy can help people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Half of the 100 participants received wet cupping plus their usual medication, while the other half only took medication. Researchers m…

This study tested a therapy where chronic stroke patients watch simple arm and hand actions on a screen and then imitate them. The goal was to see if doing this via video calls (telerehabilitation) works as well as doing it in person. 26 patients with left-side weakness took part…

This study looked at whether placing a white cover over newborns and giving them gentle massage can lower bilirubin levels faster and shorten the time they need light therapy (phototherapy) for jaundice caused by ABO blood type incompatibility. The study included 60 full-term bab…

This study tested whether reading therapeutic stories to hospitalized children aged 4-6 could lower their fear of medical tools and procedures, reduce problematic screen use, and ease parental stress. 44 children and their parents took part, with some receiving story sessions for…

This study tested whether a childbirth class that includes progressive relaxation exercises (like tensing and relaxing muscles) can help pregnant women feel less pain during labor, choose a vaginal birth, and feel more comfortable breastfeeding. Forty pregnant women took part, wi…

This study tested a 6-week school program called PROBTEC in 200 teens aged 14-15 who used screens over 2 hours daily. The program included health lessons, physical activities, and parent involvement. Results showed the teens had less problematic technology use, felt more confiden…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided pain blocks (external oblique intercostal block vs. erector spinae plane block) in 60 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal was to see which method better controls pain after surgery and reduces the need for str…

This study tested whether peer education works better than traditional lectures for teaching university students about the risks of secondhand and thirdhand tobacco smoke. 107 students in a geriatric care program took part. The goal was to see if peer-led sessions boost knowledge…

This study looked at 83 adults with long-term neck pain to understand how their body awareness, pain sensitivity, and disability are connected. Researchers measured pain thresholds, neck function, and awareness using questionnaires and devices. The goal was to gather information …

This study looked at how two different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts affect physical performance in competitive table tennis players. Twenty-four male players aged 18-24 did either bodyweight/plyometric exercises or kettlebell exercises twice a week for eight w…

This study looked at 166 pregnant women to understand how searching for health information online (cyberchondria) relates to their anxiety levels and how they view their own health. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these factors. The goal was to learn more about this co…

This study looked at 103 adults with chronic low back pain to understand how pain sensitivity, body awareness, disability, and muscle endurance are connected. Researchers measured pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and central sensitization using surveys and devices. The go…

This study looked at whether using advanced, high-fidelity simulators (like realistic mannequins) helps midwifery students learn how to manage breech births better than using basic, low-fidelity mannequins. A total of 102 students were randomly assigned to one of the two training…

This study looked at 105 university students to see if smartphone addiction is linked to changes in neck posture, neck movement sense, and balance. Participants completed surveys and physical tests measuring neck angle, proprioception, and static balance. The goal was to understa…

This study looked at 81 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes long-term back and leg pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, sleep quality, and depression to see how they relate to central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overl…

This study explored how frailty affects people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common age-related back condition. Researchers measured pain, balance, disability, fear of falling, and quality of life in 91 participants aged 45-80. The goal was to better understand frailty in this g…

This study tested a new way to teach personal safety to 60 children aged 4-5. Half of the kids took part in a special program using games and activities based on multiple intelligences theory, while the other half had regular lessons. The program aimed to improve children's knowl…

This study tested whether wet cupping therapy—a traditional practice where small cuts are made and blood is drawn—can increase oxygen levels in the brain. Forty healthy adults had their brain oxygen measured before, during, and after the therapy using a special device called NIRS…

This study looked at how shoulder pain impacts joint awareness, balance, touch sensation, and muscle strength in people who have had a stroke and have lasting weakness on one side (hemiplegia). Researchers measured these factors in 78 participants to better understand the effects…