Ondokuz Mayis University

This study looked at whether adding platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or injectable PRF (i-PRF) from a person's own blood to standard deep cleaning helps treat gum disease. Fifty-six adults with periodontitis received either standard treatment alone or with PRF/i-PRF added. Researchers …

This study tested whether adding a collagen membrane to a bone graft helps treat peri-implantitis, an infection that causes bone loss around dental implants. 44 adults with this condition were randomly assigned to receive either a bone graft alone or a bone graft plus a collagen …

This study looked at 36 adults with painful jaw joint (TMJ) problems who did not get better with basic care. All had a standard minimally invasive procedure (arthrocentesis) to flush the joint. Some also received an injection of hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich fibrin, or dextrose …

This study looked at whether listening to water sounds or watching water videos with virtual reality could help children urinate with less fear and pain after surgery. Only one child took part, and the researchers measured pain and fear levels using simple scales. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether letting children play with sand before a tonsillectomy can lower their anxiety and pain. 68 kids aged 7-10 took part; half did sand play and half had usual care. The results suggest sand play may be a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer…

This study tested whether adding Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises to standard pelvic floor training helps women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have bladder control problems. Twenty-four women aged 28-54 completed an 8-week program. The goal was to see if the …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can reduce pain, change pain-related beliefs, and lower anxiety in people recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. 66 adults participated. The goal was …

This study tested whether cold application (cryotherapy) works as well as numbing gels or sprays to reduce pain from dental injections in children. 100 kids aged 7 to 10 who needed dental treatment were split into four groups: one got a numbing spray, one got numbing gel, one got…

This study tested two types of laser therapy (Nd:YAG and diode) to help heal nerve damage in the lower jaw after dental surgery or injury. Thirty adults with numbness or tingling in their lower lip and chin received laser biostimulation. The goal was to see if these noninvasive l…

This study looked at whether electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) exercise can improve strength in women who don't exercise regularly. 27 women aged 19-24 took part, with 12 doing EMS and 15 as controls. They were tested on various strength measures like push-ups, grip strength, a…

This study tested whether expressive arts therapy—like drawing, painting, or writing—could reduce death anxiety in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. 66 nurses were split into two groups: one attended weekly art therapy sessions for six weeks, while the other did not. The goal was…

This study looked at whether giving magnesium sulfate through a vein during laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery can lower the amount of strong pain medicine (opioids) needed during and after the operation. Sixty adults having this surgery took part. The goal was to see if magnesium…

This study tested two methods to control pain after gallbladder removal surgery: a nerve block near the ribs versus numbing the surgical cuts. Sixty adults took part to see which approach reduced pain and the need for strong painkillers like morphine in the first 24 hours. The go…

This study tested whether watching a special animated film through virtual reality glasses before a heart catheterization could reduce children's anxiety, fear, and pain. Forty-two children aged 5 to 10 took part. The results help show if a simple, fun distraction can make medica…

This study tested a home-based program for children with cerebral palsy who have trouble chewing. Twenty-two kids did chewing exercises, and half also watched videos of chewing actions at home with a therapist's guidance. The goal was to see if the video training improved chewing…

This study looked at 70 adults having video-assisted lung surgery to see which pain relief method works better: a numbing injection near the spine (thoracic paravertebral block) or a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid (intrathecal morphine). The goal was to find out if …

This study looked at whether applying cold (cryotherapy) during a pulpotomy or root canal reduces pain and improves quality of life for people with deep cavities. 144 adults with deep decay in a molar were randomly assigned to get standard treatment with or without cryotherapy. T…

This study looked at whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing different muscle groups) can help nursing students with depression, anxiety, and stress. 104 students were split into two groups: one did the exercises for 4 weeks, the other did not. Resea…

This study tested a supportive care program based on Swanson's Caring Theory to help couples undergoing IVF or other assisted reproductive treatments. 50 couples were randomly assigned to receive either the supportive program (education and counseling) or routine care. The goal w…

This study looked at 60 women having planned C-sections to compare two pain relief methods: giving morphine through the spinal needle versus a numbing injection into the belly wall using ultrasound guidance. The main goal was to see which approach better reduced the need for extr…

This study tested whether an expressive arts therapy program could increase hope in people with schizophrenia. Fifty hospitalized adults took part, with half receiving eight sessions of art therapy in small groups and the other half getting standard care. Those in the art therapy…

This study tested a nerve block called the external oblique intercostal block to manage pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 20 obese patients. The goal was to see how well it numbs the belly area and reduces the need for strong painkillers in the first day after surgery…

This study tested whether letting a child interact with a social robot during wound dressing reduces their fear and pain. Sixty children aged 5 to 10 were split into two groups: one group played with the robot while getting their wound dressed, and the other received standard car…

This study looked at whether simulation-based training for vaginal exams could reduce anxiety and improve confidence and skills in 67 third-year midwifery students. Students who trained in a lab felt more satisfied and confident, while those who practiced in a real clinical setti…

This study looked at whether using interactive games, like Kahoot!, can help nursing students learn more about preventing medication errors. About 100 nursing students took part, and researchers compared game-based learning to traditional teaching methods. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at over 2,400 adults who had open-heart surgery to find out how many still have pain three months later and what makes it more likely. Researchers measured pain levels and medication use right after surgery, then checked for chronic pain at the three-month mark.…

This study explored whether anxiety in children and their parents before tonsil or adenoid surgery leads to more agitation and pain after the operation. Researchers observed 99 children aged 3-7 and their parents. The goal was to understand how emotional stress before surgery aff…

This study looked at how wearing surgical masks, N95 masks, and face shields together affects speech understanding and listening effort in operating rooms. Researchers tested 35 people with normal hearing and surveyed 184 operating room workers. They found that the extra protecti…

This study looked at how neck muscle strength and the sense of body position (proprioception) relate to sports performance in 45 adolescent soccer players aged 10 to 19. Researchers measured neck strength and the ability to sense head position, then compared these to athletic ski…

This study tested whether 8 weeks of supervised aerobic or resistance exercise could improve heart-related blood markers in 45 healthy but sedentary women aged 18 to 25. Participants were split into three groups: aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, or no exercise. Researchers …

This study looked at whether using simulation-based lab training in a pediatric nursing course helps students feel more competent, less anxious, and more comfortable in clinical settings. Sixty third-year nursing students took part, with some receiving simulation training and oth…

This study looked at 27 adults with a below-knee amputation who use a prosthetic limb. Researchers wanted to understand how satisfaction with the prosthetic, body image, and ability to do daily activities are connected. Participants filled out questionnaires about their prostheti…