Trakya University

This study tested whether teaching good sleep habits could help people with painful diabetic nerve damage sleep better and feel better overall. Twenty-four patients were split into two groups: one received a booklet and face-to-face sleep training from a nurse, while the other co…

This study tested if a social robot could help children aged 4-12 with chronic diseases feel less fear and pain during a blood draw. 90 children were split into three groups: one that played with a robot, one that played a digital game, and one that received standard care. The go…

This study tested whether soaking feet in warm water for 20 minutes before pituitary tumor surgery helps patients feel less anxious and keeps vital signs stable. 100 adults were enrolled, with one group receiving the foot bath and the other standard care. Researchers measured anx…

This study looked at whether using special thermal blankets before open heart surgery can help patients feel more comfortable and shiver less. 105 adults having their first open heart surgery were randomly given either a thermal blanket, a forced-air warming blanket, or a standar…

This study tested whether playing a xylophone during an IV insertion can help hospitalized children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and fear. 64 children were randomly assigned to either play the toy with a nurse or receive standard care. Researchers measured pain, fear, and parent sa…

This study looked at whether adding whole body vibration training to standard physical therapy helps children with mild to moderate cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and leg function. 36 children were split into three groups: vibration barefoot, vibration with shoes,…

This study looked at whether a training booklet based on Roy's Adaptation Model could help kidney patients who are starting immunosuppressive therapy. The booklet covers topics like what the drugs do, side effects, and how to adapt to the disease. Researchers measured patients' m…

This study tested whether watching a virtual reality video before abdominal surgery could reduce anxiety. 96 adult patients scheduled for elective surgery were randomly assigned to watch a VR video or a plain video. Their anxiety and stress levels were measured using a questionna…

This study looked at ways to reduce tooth sensitivity after deep cleaning for gum disease. 48 adults with sensitive teeth received either a desensitizing gel (Gluma), a special laser, or both. Their pain was measured over 6 months. The goal was to see if combining treatments work…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during open inguinal hernia surgery with spinal anesthesia could lower anxiety and boost comfort. 84 patients were split into two groups: one watched a video using VR goggles during surgery, the other did not. Researchers …

This study looked at whether mandala painting can improve psychological well-being, emotional self-efficacy, and reduce anxiety in women with gynecologic cancer during the perioperative period. 84 patients were randomly assigned to either a mandala painting session or standard ca…

This study tested whether giving educational sessions to pregnant women and their partners helps them cope with stress as a couple, improve their relationship, and boost quality of life. 68 first-time pregnant couples took part. The training covered physical and emotional changes…

This study looked at whether solving crossword puzzles helps nursing students learn how to give intramuscular injections. 140 students took part, with some solving puzzles about the skill before practicing. Researchers measured their motivation, mental effort, and skill performan…

This study looked at 260 adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) who needed oxygen therapy. Researchers found that about 60% of patients had too much oxygen in their blood (hyperoxemia). Those with hyperoxemia had longer stays in the ICU and hospital, and a much higher chance of …

This study tested whether using 360-degree video technology with virtual reality glasses could improve nursing students' ability to insert intravenous catheters. Forty-eight first-year nursing students were randomly assigned to learn with VR-enhanced teaching or standard methods.…

This study looked at whether a person's natural sleep-wake pattern (chronotype) affects their motivation and grades when taught using a flipped classroom approach. 111 nursing students participated, with some learning through online videos before class. Researchers measured motiv…

This study tested whether giving an education booklet to people with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease helps them follow their treatment plan, take care of themselves, and feel better overall. 119 patients participated, and researchers measured changes using standard questionna…

This study examined skin samples from 15 people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and 15 healthy volunteers to measure certain genes and proteins linked to inflammation. The goal was to better understand what causes HS and find possible markers of disease severity. No treatment …

This study tested whether simulation-based training helps nursing students learn about vulvar cancer and how to perform self-exams. 94 students were randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers measured changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward clinical …