Suleyman Demirel University

This study tests whether an interactive avatar-based game on a tablet can help people who have had a heart attack learn how to manage their health after leaving the hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard face-to-face discharge education or the tablet game…

This study looked at how different recreational exercises—swimming, Pilates, and walking—affect muscle strength and balance in women at risk for osteoporosis. 60 women who had not exercised regularly took part. The goal was to see which activity might help prevent falls and fract…

This study tests whether 12 weekly sessions of group mandala art therapy can improve psychological well-being and reduce loneliness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare a group that does the art therapy with a control group that does not. The study involves 58 pa…

This study looked at whether adding TENS (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) and exercise to usual migraine medication can reduce pain and disability in women with migraine. Thirty-eight women participated, all continuing their prescribed meds. The goal …

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness training program could reduce stress in first-year nursing students on their first clinical day. Sixty-three students were randomly assigned to either receive four short mindfulness sessions or no training. Researchers measured their …

This study compared two types of exercises for adults with long-term neck pain. After six weeks, those who did cervical stabilization exercises had greater improvements in pain, daily function, head posture, and voice efficiency than those who did traditional exercises. Both grou…

This study tested whether Action Observation Therapy—watching a movement and then doing it—can reduce spasticity and improve motor skills, balance, and participation in children with cerebral palsy. 36 children aged 5-13 with spastic diplegia or hemiplegia took part. The therapy …

This study investigates how peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition affecting dental implants, impacts patients' oral health-related quality of life. Researchers will assess 102 adults with the condition, examining various clinical factors and using a questionnaire to measure…

This observational study investigates whether levels of certain enzymes (ACE and ACE2) in saliva and blood are linked to the severity of gum disease in adults with cardiovascular disease. Researchers will compare these enzyme levels across different stages of gum disease—from gin…

This study examines whether education led by fellow students can improve anesthesia students' attitudes toward organ donation. Participants receive training through lectures, slides, brochures, and group discussions. Researchers measure changes in positive and negative attitudes …

This study looked at how gum fluid changes over time when teeth are moved with clear aligners or traditional braces. Researchers collected fluid samples from 32 healthy people at several time points over a month. The goal was to better understand how gum tissue responds to differ…

This study looked at why people who had a stroke stop getting botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for muscle stiffness. Researchers reviewed records of 81 patients over 12 years and found that most received only one injection. The main reason for stopping was that patients were no…

This study examined how smoking influences immune cells (macrophages) in gum disease. Researchers compared gum tissue from 80 smokers and non-smokers with and without periodontitis. They measured specific markers to see how smoking shifts the balance of immune responses, which ma…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Shoulder Problems Assessment Scale (SPAS) for Turkish adults with shoulder pain or injuries. Researchers worked with 450 people to make sure the scale accurately measures shoulder-related limitations. The goal is to pro…

This study tested whether playing a Gimkit game after a regular lab class helps first-year nursing students learn about the respiratory system. 114 students were split into two groups: one got the game, the other didn't. Researchers measured their motivation and test scores to se…

This completed study looked at 58 adults with diabetes to find out which physical symptoms most affect their balance. Participants did a simple stepping test and answered questions about their daily activity. The goal was to understand the connection, not to test a treatment.