Kto Karatay University

This study tested whether a therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or 'tapping,' could help first-time mothers feel less afraid of childbirth and more secure after giving birth. Researchers compared a group of pregnant women who received the tapping sessions to a group…

This study tested whether a simple yoga-based breathing exercise could help people feel better after surgery for colorectal cancer. Researchers worked with 60 patients who were split into two groups: one group did the breathing exercises, and the other received usual care. The go…

This study tested whether a specific teaching method could help pregnant women who have a urinary tract infection. Researchers taught 36 women better hygiene practices using a 'teach-back' method, where they explain what they've learned to ensure understanding. The goal was to se…

This study tested two common physical therapy methods—therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis—to see which is better at reducing pain and improving movement in people with long-term low back pain. Sixty young adults with chronic pain were randomly assigned to receive one of the …

This study tested whether structured education from nurses could help patients feel less anxious and improve their quality of life when undergoing a common, non-invasive treatment for kidney stones. Researchers enrolled 188 adults scheduled for their first shock wave therapy sess…

This study tested whether a mind-body technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) could help women feel less pain and anxiety after a planned cesarean section. Researchers worked with 60 first-time mothers, teaching some of them EFT shortly after their surgery. The goal w…

This study tested if using a stress ball during the active phase of labor helps women manage pain and feel more comfortable and in control. 78 low-risk pregnant women were randomly assigned to either use a stress ball during contractions or receive standard care. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a structured nursing care program could help reduce common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy in people with colon cancer. It focused on easing fatigue, nerve pain in hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy), and anxiety. The program was based on…

This study tested whether a specific yoga breathing exercise could help patients feel better after lung surgery. Researchers worked with 74 patients to see if the exercises could reduce common recovery problems like pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping. The go…

This study tested if adding a 'watch then do' exercise program to standard stroke rehab helps patients improve their walking and balance. Researchers compared 30 chronic stroke patients who either did standard exercises alone or also watched videos of exercises before performing …

This study tested whether two non-drug techniques could help new mothers feel better and less tired after giving birth. Researchers compared therapeutic touch (a gentle hands-on method) and the Emotional Freedom Technique (a tapping method on specific points) against standard car…

This study aimed to understand how people feel about artificial intelligence by comparing anxiety levels between athletes and sedentary individuals. Researchers surveyed 663 healthy adults aged 18-45 to see if regular exercise habits relate to concerns about AI. Participants comp…

This study tested whether a modern teaching approach, called the 'flipped classroom,' could improve university students' understanding of sexual health. Researchers compared this interactive method, where students review materials before class, to traditional lectures. They measu…

This study aimed to understand tailbone pain in women who have recently given birth. Researchers surveyed 292 mothers to see how a specific pain questionnaire relates to their quality of life and daily function. The goal was to gather information, not to test a treatment.

This study tested whether providing cancer screening education to university staff would increase their knowledge about cancer screening and encourage them to use their local family health centers more often. Researchers gave a four-week training course to one group of 71 univers…

This study tested a Turkish version of a questionnaire designed to measure how consistently people with osteoarthritis follow their prescribed physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises. Researchers gave the questionnaire to 88 adult patients receiving physiotherapy to check i…