Okan University

This study investigates whether adding a dietary supplement called hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) to standard pulmonary rehabilitation helps lung transplant candidates improve muscle mass, strength, and overall health. Participants are adults aged 40-50 who are on the waiting list f…

This study looked at whether kinesio taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can quickly ease period pain and related symptoms like trouble sleeping and fear of moving. Researchers compared real taping to a fake (sham) taping in 24 women aged 18-24 with primary dysmeno…

This study tested whether Frenkel stabilization exercises—gentle, repetitive movements that retrain the brain and muscles to control balance—can improve balance, physical performance, and reduce fear of falling in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Twenty participants completed th…

This study tested a personalized vision therapy program for 38 children aged 4-18 with amblyopia (lazy eye) that did not respond to standard treatments like patching. The therapy was tailored to each child's visual and cognitive skills, aiming to improve how the brain processes v…

This study tested a special type of counseling, called motivational interviewing based on Watson's human care theory, to see if it helps people with diabetic foot ulcers follow their treatment better and feel more confident. 73 adults with a mild foot ulcer (Wagner grade 1) took …

This small study tested whether a painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS could reduce shortness of breath in people hospitalized with a COPD flare-up. Thirty participants received either real tDCS or a sham version, plus standard physiotherapy, over three days. Research…

This study tested whether listening to personalized music can improve thinking and daily function in people with advanced-stage Alzheimer's disease. Researchers enrolled 54 older adults and had them listen to either their favorite music or a classical piece. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles could indirectly strengthen pelvic floor muscles in healthy women. Sixty women were split into three groups: one received electrical stimulation plus exercise, one received a sham stimulation plus exerc…

This observational study followed 120 pregnant women to see if those who regularly did prenatal Pilates had better sexual function and less sexual distress compared to those who didn't exercise. Participants completed online surveys about their sexual health in each trimester. Th…

This study tested whether a nurse-led education program could improve women's knowledge about HPV and its effects on health. 84 women aged 30-49 with active sexual lives took part. The program aimed to help them make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

This study tested a reproductive health education program designed for women living with HIV. The program aimed to increase knowledge about reproductive health and encourage healthy behaviors. Sixty women participated, and researchers measured changes in their knowledge and attit…

This study looked at whether teaching mothers about neonatal jaundice after a planned C-section could improve their knowledge and reduce jaundice in their babies. 78 mothers took part, with half receiving two training sessions and the other half getting standard care. Researchers…