Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

This pilot study tested whether adding acupuncture at a specific point (GB34) to standard medical treatment could help people with mild gallbladder inflammation. Thirty hospitalized patients received either standard care alone or with acupuncture. The goal was to see if acupunctu…

This study looked at whether using artificial intelligence to educate first-time mothers before a planned cesarean section could reduce their surgical fear and anxiety and improve their comfort after birth. The study included 75 pregnant women aged 18-35 who were having their fir…

This study looked at whether music can help children aged 6-9 feel less anxious and experience less pain during a routine dental procedure called fissure sealant application. 90 children each received three treatments: one in silence, one with classical music chosen by the dentis…

This study looked at YouTube videos that teach dynamic balance exercises to see if they are accurate and trustworthy. Researchers watched and rated 91 videos based on how reliable the information was and how well they were made. The goal was to help people find better videos for …

This study looked at whether two different steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis—betamethasone and triamcinolone hexacetonide—affect eye pressure differently. Eighty adults with early-stage knee pain received one of the injections, and their eye pressure was measured before …

This study aimed to translate a short, 7-question survey called PDQoL7 into Turkish and check if it works well for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested it on 129 Turkish-speaking Parkinson's patients to see if the results were reliable and accurate. The goal is to …

This study looked at how healthy young adults (ages 18-30) think about eating, handle food cravings, and view their own health and wellness. Researchers surveyed 120 participants using several questionnaires to measure eating awareness, acceptance of cravings, healthy lifestyle a…

This study looked at whether infants with joint hypermobility (very flexible joints) sleep differently than other babies. Researchers compared sleep patterns in 60 full-term infants aged 6-9 months using parent questionnaires. The goal was to understand if joint flexibility affec…

This study looked at whether the ratio of index to ring finger length (2D:4D) — a marker of prenatal hormone exposure — differs between young adults with and without joint hypermobility. Researchers measured finger lengths and joint flexibility in 180 people aged 18-35. The goal …

This study looked at why people with Parkinson's disease often feel very tired. Researchers measured fatigue, mood, sleep, and physical function in 129 adults with Parkinson's. The goal was to find out which factors are most linked to fatigue, helping doctors better understand an…

This study looked at 50 physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who work with people with special needs. Researchers measured their physical activity levels, nutrition knowledge, burnout, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to understand how the…

This study surveyed 270 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months to see if their nutrition knowledge relates to their attitude about breastfeeding. Participants filled out questionnaires about their diet knowledge and feelings toward breastfeeding. The goal was to understand these con…

This study looked at 58 non-athletes aged 18-40 who had ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers tested their balance and stability using standing and movement tests. The goal was to understand how the injury and surgery affect everyday balance, even in people who don't play sport…