Lokman Hekim University

This study looked at whether eccentric exercise (lengthening muscles while they contract) can reduce muscle stiffness and improve walking and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. 42 children aged 6 to 18 took part. The goal was to see if this type of training could he…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga, a practice that combines breathing, relaxation, and intentional laughter, can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and improve quality of life. Sixty-nine young women aged 18-25 with PMS took part in eight laughter yoga sessio…

This study looked at whether an 8-week aerobic exercise program could improve movement and walking in 30 adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group showed significant improvements in …

This study tested a two-session childbirth preparation program where spouses actively participate, based on self-efficacy theory. It involved 120 first-time mothers and their partners. The goal was to see if the program could lower fear of childbirth, boost self-confidence, and i…

This study looked at how applying ice or vibration to forearm muscles changes hand grip strength, muscle activity, reaction time, and hand function. Eighty healthy adults aged 18–35 took part. The goal was to understand how these simple stimuli affect hand performance, which coul…

This study looked at whether teaching family planning through a game-like method (gamification) helps university students learn more and have better attitudes about it. Forty students who had never had family planning training before took a short online lesson. Their knowledge an…

This study looked at whether giving new mothers special counseling about sexual health could improve their sexual quality of life after childbirth. Sixty first-time mothers who had given birth at full term and had already resumed sexual activity took part. The counseling was base…

This study looked at 101 adults with shoulder impingement syndrome to see if the angle of a specific shoulder bone (critical shoulder angle) is related to how well they sense their joint position and how much disability they feel. Researchers measured the bone angle from MRI scan…

This study tested whether a web-based game could teach 77 girls aged 10-15 about menstrual and genital hygiene. The girls played an interactive online game in four sessions. One month later, their hygiene knowledge and habits had significantly improved. The findings suggest that …

This study looked at whether having older students teach first-year nursing students could improve their math and drug calculation skills. Fifty-five students took part, with half getting peer tutoring for three weeks. The goal was to see if this approach helps reduce medication …

This study translated the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index into Turkish and checked if it reliably measures quality of life in 115 Turkish men with prostate cancer. Researchers compared the questionnaire with other well-known surveys to ensure it works correctly. The goal is to give do…

This study looked at 68 sedentary adults to see how two different exercise types—open kinetic chain (like leg extensions) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—affect balance and jumping ability. Participants exercised for four weeks. The goal was to find out which exercise styl…

This study tested whether a fun, game-like digital program could help pregnant women feel more confident about breastfeeding and have better attitudes toward infant feeding. Sixty first-time moms in their last trimester were split into two groups: one used the gamified app, the o…