Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

This study looks at whether coloring mandalas can improve life satisfaction and mental well-being in people over 65 living in nursing homes. Twenty-three participants will color mandalas and complete surveys about their mood and life satisfaction. The goal is to see if this simpl…

This study tested a type of sexual counseling called the BETTER model in 90 postmenopausal women who were married and sexually active. The goal was to see if the counseling could improve their sexual function and quality of sexual life. Women who received the counseling reported …

This study looked at whether playing music during a non-stress test (a routine check of the baby's heartbeat) helps pregnant women feel more comfortable and less anxious. 173 women took part, and researchers measured their comfort, blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels. …

This study looked at whether finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help children aged 4-6 feel less afraid and behave better during inhaler treatment. 120 children were given one of these distractions while receiving their medicine. The goal was to see if these fun too…

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing Turkish music for 30 minutes could help cancer patients in palliative care feel less pain and anxiety. 32 patients took part, with half listening to music and the other half resting quietly. The results showed that music helped l…

This study looked at whether a set of exercises called modified Otago exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. The exercises aim to improve balance, joint awareness, and overall physical fitness. 38 adults between 40 and 65 years old too…

This study looked at how well teenagers with scoliosis can perform two tasks at once and use their arms, compared to healthy teens. Researchers tested 70 participants using walking and arm function tests. The goal was to understand how scoliosis affects daily activities and to id…

This study involved 89 Turkish doctors and aimed to translate and test a questionnaire (PACRR-R) that measures their attitudes toward referring patients to cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehab helps heart patients recover, but it's underused in Turkey. By creating a reliable Tur…

This study looked at 14 elite female basketball players to see how their dominant and non-dominant hands differ in timing and nerve speed. Researchers found that the dominant hand was more accurate and consistent, likely due to training. However, it was also more prone to big err…

This study surveyed 106 pediatric cardiologists to find out what they know and think about cardiac rehabilitation for children with congenital heart disease. The goal was to understand why this helpful therapy is not used more often. Results will show doctors' knowledge, attitude…