Koç University

This study tested whether a specific type of talk therapy (Interpersonal Relationship Psychotherapy) could help breast cancer patients who are at risk for depression. The therapy aimed to help patients manage difficult emotions, improve their social support, and reduce depression…

This study tested a special group therapy program designed to help survivors of the 2023 Turkey earthquakes. The program, called Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT), aimed to reduce psychological distress and depression while improving well-being. Researchers…

This study tested whether a simple, warm foot bath could help reduce the severe fatigue that many children experience after chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers enrolled 60 children aged 7-12 with advanced lymphoma and compared those who received the foot bath treatment to those …

This study tested whether a simple, combined eye mask and earplug band could help heart attack patients sleep better in the noisy, bright coronary care unit (CCU). One hundred patients spent one night using the band and one night with standard care, and reported their sleep quali…

This study tested if a colorful, musical toy called a 'Storytelling Caterpillar' could help children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and anxiety when getting their blood drawn. Researchers compared kids who played with the toy during the procedure to kids who received standard care. T…

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality headsets could help patients feel less pain and anxiety during coronary angiography, a common heart test. Researchers divided 90 adults having this procedure into two groups: one watched VR videos during the…

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual reality exercise program done at home could help children with cystic fibrosis walk farther and feel stronger. Researchers compared kids using fun VR group games to kids doing standard online exercises. The goal was to see if the engagi…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape (kinesio taping) helps people recover arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. 26 adults who had a stroke within the last 6 months were randomly assigned to get either the real therapeutic tape or a fake tape that didn…

This study tested if a special toy that looks and sounds like it's breathing could help reduce pain and fear in young children getting a blood test. Eighty children, aged 1 to 3, were randomly given either the breathing toy to hold or received standard care during the procedure. …

This small study tested a mobile app called HopeMove, designed to help teenagers undergoing cancer treatment stay active and track their symptoms. Fifteen teens used the app for eight weeks, doing guided exercises at least three times a week. The main goal was to see if the app w…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a specific online talk therapy could help adults in Turkey who were struggling with mental health after the 2023 earthquakes. It compared a 12-session therapy program delivered over video calls to a group receiving standard care. T…

This study tested whether a simple ultrasound scan could detect early changes in facial muscles for people with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), a muscle-weakening condition. Researchers compared ultrasound images of facial muscles from 20 people with FSHD to 19 hea…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called ChemoNurs could help nurses who are new to oncology clinics. The app was designed as a guide to chemotherapy drugs. Researchers measured if using the app improved the nurses' knowledge about chemotherapy and their feelings toward …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets is better than computer programs or traditional manikin practice for teaching first-year nursing students how to use electrocardiogram (ECG) machines. Researchers randomly assigned 90 students to learn using one of the…