Selcuk University

This study compared three different diet approaches—Mediterranean diet, time-restricted eating (a form of intermittent fasting), and a standard diet—to see which one best helps with weight management and improves eating behaviors. It involved 75 overweight or obese adults. The go…

This study tested whether providing diabetes education along with follow-up phone calls helps adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better. Seventy participants were split into two groups: one received the education and calls, while the other received standard care. …

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to standard deep cleaning improves gum health for smokers with severe gum disease. Thirty-three smokers received either the standard cleaning alone or the cleaning plus laser therapy. After three months, the group that re…

This study aimed to see which of two popular dietary approaches—intermittent fasting or the Mediterranean diet—was more effective for improving body composition and nutrition in overweight and obese adults. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to follow one of these ea…

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive finger sensor could reliably measure blood loss in children during complex brain and spine surgeries. Researchers compared the sensor's readings to the standard method, which requires drawing blood from an artery. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether a special training program could help prevent bullying among teenagers. Researchers worked with 64 high school students who reported higher levels of bullying involvement. Half the students attended five sessions focused on understanding bullying and bui…

This study tested whether online training could help wheelchair users prevent painful pressure sores (also called bedsores). Researchers gave 78 participants in Turkey either the training or usual care and followed them for 12 weeks. They wanted to see if the training improved pe…

This study tested whether wearing glasses with colored lenses (green, red, or blue) could help reduce anxiety and pain for people having a tooth pulled. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, pain, heart rate, and stress hormones in 84 participants before and after they wore th…

This study tested whether simple distractions like cartoons or music could help children feel less pain and anxiety during tooth extractions. Researchers worked with 60 children aged 6 to 12 who needed a tooth pulled. They measured the children's heart rate, oxygen levels, and as…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music could help women feel less pain and anxiety after having a cesarean section (C-section). 110 first-time mothers were randomly assigned to either listen to classical music for 15 minutes every hour or receive no special interve…

This study tested whether a specific ball game called hemsball could help older men. For eight weeks, 86 men aged 65+ either played hemsball or did not. The results showed that playing hemsball improved their balance, reduced their fear of movement, and lessened signs of frailty.

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets could help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during dental injections. Researchers compared the two technologies in 142 healthy children, aged 6 to 12, who needed a numbing sho…

This study tested whether an 8-week laughter yoga training program could help mothers of children with special needs. Researchers wanted to see if the program could reduce the mothers' feelings of stress and caregiving burden, improve their mental well-being, and even lower their…

This study tested whether practicing surgical stitching on a special cloth called 'etamine' helps midwifery students learn better. Researchers wanted to see if this hands-on practice improved the students' stitching skills for a common childbirth procedure, lowered their stress, …

This study tested whether a short, three-session education program could teach teens to be more environmentally friendly and aware of their impact on the planet. Researchers compared a group of 10th-grade students who took the class to a group who did not. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a school program to see if teaching eco-friendly health practices could improve teens' environmental awareness and personal well-being. Researchers worked with 64 sixth-grade students, splitting them into two groups. One group participated in a seven-session pro…

This study aimed to see if an eight-week high-intensity interval training program could improve physical performance in young taekwondo athletes. Researchers compared a group doing the special training with a group that didn't, measuring things like agility, kicking speed, and ju…

This study tested two different teaching methods to see if they could improve nursing students' understanding of and attitudes toward environmental sustainability. Researchers worked with 72 second-year nursing students, splitting them into groups that received either simulation-…

This study aimed to find the best way to teach nursing students how to care for a child trapped under rubble, focusing on maintaining their fluid and electrolyte balance. It compared a short lecture to a longer, hands-on simulation training. The goal was to see which method impro…

This study aimed to see if adding a specific type of jump training, called plyometrics, to regular practice could improve balance, body awareness, and explosive power in young taekwondo athletes. Twenty healthy athletes aged 15-18 were split into two groups: one did the jump trai…

This study aimed to understand if there is a link between gum disease (periodontitis) and a serious inflammatory eye disease called non-infectious uveitis. Researchers compared 25 patients with the eye condition to 27 healthy people, checking their gum health and measuring levels…

This study tested whether following World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for labor and delivery care improves how women feel about their birth experience. Researchers compared 124 first-time mothers, giving half the WHO-based care model and half standard hospital care.…

This study tested whether a short educational program could teach women to use less water at home. Researchers gave 68 women two 30-minute training sessions about water scarcity and conservation. They then measured changes in the women's water-saving habits and their household wa…

This study aimed to see if the thin, permanent wire retainers placed behind teeth after braces cause any changes to the gums or underlying bone. Researchers used a special, painless ultrasound scanner to measure the gums of 53 young adults over six months after they got their ret…

This study aimed to see which method is more accurate for placing braces brackets: a semi-digital tray or a fully digital tray. Thirty-two young patients with mild tooth crowding were randomly assigned to receive brackets placed using one of the two tray types. Researchers then m…