Karadeniz Technical University

This study tested whether caring for a live turtle or watching turtle videos could help adults with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and feel more confident about taking their diabetes medication. Fifty-one participants were split into three groups: live turtle c…

This study tested whether teaching parents about oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride can prevent early childhood cavities. One hundred parents of children aged 0-3 took part. The intervention group received structured education sessions with booklets and videos. The goal was to impr…

This study looked at whether listening to music while waiting for a dental filling can help people with moderate dental anxiety feel calmer. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure in 90 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug ap…

This study tested a hybrid (online and in-person) group education program based on psychodynamic nursing theory for women who had a mastectomy. The goal was to see if it could improve how they value their bodies, reduce anxiety about their appearance, and enhance their sexual qua…

This study looked at whether low-level laser therapy can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers reviewed records of 100 patients who received laser treatment or followed a soft diet. The goal was to see if the laser…

This study tested whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) at home can improve quality of life for adults with epilepsy. 70 participants were split into two groups: one colored mandalas three times a week for two months, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in qua…

This study looked at whether doing mandala coloring along with Benson relaxation exercises could lower stress and anxiety in people caring for a loved one in a palliative care clinic. 68 caregivers took part. The goal was to see if these simple activities could improve their ment…

This study tested whether mandala therapy (a structured coloring activity) could improve psychological well-being and reduce negative feelings about their workplace in nurses. 90 nurses from a Turkish hospital took part, with half doing mandala therapy and the other half continui…

This study looked at whether a gluten-free and casein-free diet affects certain blood markers and symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty-one children aged 3-6 were randomly assigned to either the special diet or a normal diet for 12 weeks. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery in adults undergoing open-heart surgery. Sixty-six participants received either the nerve block or standard IV opioids. Researchers measured pain scores, need fo…

This study tested whether adding body awareness therapy—relaxation, breathing, and gentle movements—to standard physiotherapy helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adults with PAD were split into two groups: one got standard exercises, the other added body …

This study tested whether listening to live music, hearing a ney flute, or interacting with a robotic parrot could help people on dialysis feel less anxious and less tired. 64 adults on regular hemodialysis took part. Researchers measured their anxiety and fatigue levels before, …

This study tested whether interacting with a live parrot, a robotic parrot, or a picture of a parrot could reduce pain during blood draws in 240 adults with chronic diseases. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three groups, and their pain was measured using a stand…

This study looked at whether watching parrots, fish, or turtles could help reduce pain and anxiety when inserting a needle into a port catheter in 120 adults receiving palliative care. Patients were randomly assigned to one of the animal therapies, and their pain and anxiety leve…

This study tested whether gargling with hawthorn vinegar, black mulberry syrup, or green tea could improve oral health and quality of life in 120 adults with diabetes who had mouth sores (mucositis). Participants used one of the three gargles three times a day for 14 days alongsi…

This study tested a set of care steps called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in 82 children who had their appendix removed. The steps included teaching families what to expect, avoiding tubes, and helping kids eat and move early after surgery. The goal was to see if this p…

This study tested whether a solution-focused training program could reduce traumatic birth perception and increase self-efficacy for vaginal birth in first-time mothers. Forty pregnant women in their third trimester received 6-8 sessions of training, while a control group receive…

This study looks at two different tendon grafts used to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Researchers want to see if one type of tendon heals better and causes less change to the bone tunnels than the other. The study involves 58 people aged 18 to 45 who…

This study looked at how common jaw joint disorders (TMD) are among 600 university students. Researchers also checked if oral habits, eating patterns, and food choices might be linked to TMD. The goal was to find possible risk factors in this young adult group.

This study looked at 55 stroke survivors to see if arm function in the first days after stroke can predict trunk (core) recovery weeks later. Researchers measured trunk impairment and arm skills using standard tests. The goal is to find simple early clues that help therapists pla…