Mersin University

This study looked at whether Reiki, a hands-on energy therapy, could help people feel better after a common heart test called coronary angiography. Researchers tested if Reiki could reduce pain and increase comfort compared to a fake treatment or standard care alone. They measure…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape, called Kinesio tape, could help reduce pain after gynecological keyhole surgery. It involved 54 women who had a benign condition and were undergoing this type of surgery. Researchers compared pain levels between women who…

This study tested whether a gentle, recreational yoga program could help improve mood and heart health in older adults living in nursing homes. Thirty-six residents aged 65 and older were randomly assigned to either participate in twice-weekly yoga sessions for 10 weeks or to a c…

This study tested whether teaching women to give themselves a gentle ear massage could improve their sleep after experiencing the stress of an earthquake. Researchers worked with 60 women who reported poor sleep, training them in the technique and tracking their sleep quality for…

This study tested whether a mindfulness training program could help high school students reduce their smartphone and internet addiction. The program was offered to 128 first-year students at a public high school in Turkey. Researchers measured changes in students' mindfulness, in…

This study tested if a simple 'nesting' technique could ease pain for newborns during routine heel prick blood tests. Researchers compared 59 healthy newborns: one group was gently held in a soft nest of pillows before, during, and after the procedure, while the other group recei…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a cervical biopsy could make the procedure less painful and scary. Researchers had 60 women either watch calming nature videos through VR headsets during the biopsy or receive standard care. They then compared the pain a…

This study tested if a simple ear massage could help relieve constipation in patients recovering from leg surgery. Researchers compared 40 patients who received the massage to those who did not, measuring how quickly normal bowel activity returned. The goal was to see if this non…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses could help reduce pain and keep vital signs stable when a chest tube is removed after open heart surgery. Researchers compared 82 patients who used VR glasses during the procedure to patients who received standard care.…

This study tested a special 8-week nursing program designed to help mothers of children with autism. It aimed to reduce feelings of stigma and improve their mental well-being. The program involved weekly one-on-one sessions and was compared against a group of mothers who did not …

This study tested whether a fun activity called laughter yoga could help schoolchildren manage anger and feel happier. Researchers worked with 96 kids aged 8-11 who showed signs of high anger and low well-being. The children were randomly assigned to either try laughter yoga sess…

This study tested whether playing a game or watching a cartoon on a tablet was better at reducing pain and fear in children aged 6-9 years during the placement of an IV needle. Researchers compared the two distraction methods in 64 children at a hospital. The goal was to find a s…

This study tested whether a mind-body practice called the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could help reduce anxiety and prevent postpartum depression in women with high-risk pregnancies scheduled for a planned C-section. Researchers compared 30 women who received EFT sessions b…

This study tested if using a simple stress ball could help patients during a common kidney stone treatment called shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Researchers wanted to see if squeezing the ball could reduce the pain and anxiety patients often feel during the procedure, which might…

This study tested two simple methods to help children aged 6-9 feel less pain and fear when a nurse removes an IV line from their arm. Researchers compared using a special spray to loosen the tape, having children squeeze a stress ball, and using both methods together. The goal w…

This study tested whether applying acupressure (gentle pressure on specific body points) could help reduce anxiety and stabilize blood pressure and heart rate in patients about to undergo bladder removal surgery. Researchers compared real acupressure to a placebo version in 60 pa…

This study aimed to find the most comfortable way to weigh healthy newborn babies. Researchers tested four different methods—routine care, holding by a parent, swaddling, and a combination of swaddling and holding—on 96 babies. They measured the babies' comfort levels, heart rate…

This study looked at old medical records to understand which patients got the most relief from a procedure for nerve pain in the chest wall. Researchers reviewed data from 60 people who had already received the treatment to find patterns linked to success. The goal is to help doc…

This study aimed to find out if electric toothbrushes are better than manual ones at cleaning plaque from around the attachments used with clear aligners (like Invisalign). Fourteen adults undergoing clear aligner treatment brushed with one type of toothbrush, and researchers mea…

This study aimed to understand how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in people about to have colorectal cancer surgery and how it affects their recovery. Researchers followed 70 patients, measuring their muscle strength, mass, and physical ability before surgery. They then track…

This study aimed to understand how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung-scarring disease. Researchers measured muscle strength, lung function, walking ability, and quality of life in 60 patients to see if sarcopenia…

This study aimed to understand how extreme heat waves and air pollution affect people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Turkey followed 96 patients, measuring their lung function and symptoms during normal weather and again during heat waves. The goal was to gather evidence on…