Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

This study looked at whether shining a special low-level laser on the gums after getting a dental implant can reduce swelling, pain, and help the implant stay stable. Fifty adults who needed implants took part. The laser was used right after surgery, and the team checked healing,…

This study tested whether putting ice packs on the belly after a planned C-section could lower pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. Eighty women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia took part. Half got standard pain care plus ice packs, and the other half…

This study looked at whether music can help children aged 6-9 feel less anxious and experience less pain during a routine dental procedure (applying sealants). Each child had three treatments: one with no music, one with classical music chosen by the dentist, and one with their o…

This study looked at whether using artificial intelligence to teach first-time mothers about planned cesarean sections could lower their fear and anxiety and improve their comfort after birth. 75 pregnant women between 18 and 35 took part. The results help show if AI can be a sim…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture at a specific point (GB34) to standard medical care could help people with mild gallbladder inflammation (acute cholecystitis). Thirty hospitalized adults received either acupuncture plus usual treatment or usual treatment alone. The g…

This study looked at whether applying extra breathing pressure (PEEP) during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery changes the size of the optic nerve sheath, which can indicate brain pressure. Researchers measured the nerve sheath with ultrasound at three points during surgery in 34 …

This study looked at whether infants aged 6 to 9 months with joint hypermobility (very flexible joints) have different sleep patterns than other babies. Researchers used a parent questionnaire to compare sleep duration, night wakings, and sleep problems between 60 infants with 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 adapted the Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life 7 (PDQoL7) questionnaire into Turkish and tested its reliability and validity with 129 Parkinson's patients. Participants completed the PDQoL7 along with other standard questionnaires. The goal was to ensure the Turkish v…

This completed study surveyed 270 mothers with babies 0-6 months old to see if their attitudes about breastfeeding are related to their knowledge of nutrition. Researchers used two questionnaires to measure both factors. The goal was to better understand what influences breastfee…

This study examined eating awareness, acceptance of food cravings, wellness awareness, and health perception in 120 healthy young adults aged 18-30. Participants filled out questionnaires about their eating habits and health views. The goal was to better understand these factors …

This completed study looked at 129 people with Parkinson's disease to understand what factors are linked to fatigue. Researchers measured fatigue, sleep, mood, and physical function using questionnaires and a walking test. The goal was to identify which aspects of Parkinson's mos…

This study examined 180 young adults to see if the ratio of their index to ring finger length (2D:4D) is linked to joint hypermobility (being double-jointed). The idea is that this finger ratio may reflect hormone levels before birth. Researchers measured joint flexibility using …

This study looked at whether two common 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 and…

This study looked at balance and stability in 58 non-athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers measured static and dynamic balance, along with knee function and activity levels. The goal was to understand how ACL surgery affects balance in people who are not profes…

This study looked at how useful and trustworthy YouTube videos are for teaching dynamic balance exercises. Researchers analyzed 91 videos using quality checklists to see if the information was accurate and well-presented. The goal is to help people choose better videos for safe a…