Karadeniz Technical University

This study tested whether interacting with live turtles or watching turtle videos could help adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if this 'pet therapy' could improve long-term blood sugar control and boost people's confidence in managing their medication. They c…

This study tested whether a special, multi-step recovery plan could help children get home sooner after having their appendix removed. The plan, called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), bundles over 20 small care steps before, during, and after the operation to manage pain,…

This study tested whether teaching parents about oral health could prevent cavities in young children. Researchers worked with 100 parents of children aged 0-3 years, giving half of them special education about brushing, diet, and dental care. The goal was to see if this parent-f…

This study tested whether a simple art activity called mandala therapy could help nurses feel better mentally and improve their attitude at work. 90 nurses were split into two groups: one group did the art sessions, while the other continued their normal routine. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a nerve block could help people recover better after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared a targeted nerve-blocking injection to standard opioid painkillers in 66 patients. They measured pain levels, recovery speed, and other health factors for two d…

This study tested whether combining a simple coloring activity with a guided relaxation exercise could help reduce stress and anxiety for family members caring for seriously ill loved ones. Researchers worked with 68 caregivers in a hospital's palliative care unit. One group prac…

This study tested whether spending time with live animals could help reduce pain and anxiety for cancer patients in palliative care during a specific needle procedure. Researchers compared the effects of interacting with parrots, fish, or turtles to a group with no animal interac…

This study tested whether a short counseling program could help first-time pregnant women feel less fearful about childbirth and more confident about having a vaginal delivery. Researchers worked with 40 women, giving half of them 6-8 counseling sessions focused on building on th…

This study tested whether non-drug therapies could help people on dialysis feel less anxious and tired. Researchers compared the effects of listening to live music or interacting with a robotic parrot during treatment sessions. The goal was to see if these simple activities could…

This small study tested whether a diet free of gluten and casein (proteins in wheat and dairy) could improve symptoms in children with autism. Researchers measured changes in gut and brain barrier markers, autism severity scores, and brain activity over 12 weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested whether watching a live parrot, a robotic parrot, or a picture of a parrot could help reduce the pain adults with chronic illnesses feel when getting their blood drawn. Researchers compared these three distraction methods in 240 participants to see which was mos…

This study tested whether adding body awareness therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adults with PAD were split into two groups: one received standard exercises, and the other received standard exercises plus body aware…

This study tested whether three common natural drinks—hawthorn vinegar, black mulberry syrup, and green tea—could improve mouth comfort and quality of life for people with diabetes who suffer from oral mucositis (painful mouth sores). It involved 120 adult volunteers with diabete…

This study aimed to understand how common jaw joint problems are among university students. Researchers surveyed 600 students to see if certain oral habits, food choices, or eating behaviors might be linked to jaw pain and dysfunction. The goal was to gather information that coul…

This study aimed to find out if measuring a stroke survivor's arm function soon after their stroke could help predict how well their core trunk muscles would recover later. Researchers followed 55 stroke patients to see if early test results were linked to future trunk control. T…