Trakya University

This study looked at whether using special thermal blankets before open heart surgery helps patients feel more comfortable and shiver less. 105 adults who were having their first open heart surgery took part. Researchers compared thermal blankets, forced air warming blankets, and…

This study tested whether a training program for pregnant women and their partners helps them cope with stress as a couple, improve their relationship, reduce pregnancy complaints, and enhance quality of life. The study included 68 first-time pregnant women and their spouses. The…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during open inguinal hernia surgery (done with spinal anesthesia) can lower patients' anxiety and increase their comfort. 84 adults were split into two groups: one watched a video with VR goggles during the operation,…

This study looked at whether painting mandalas (circular, patterned designs) can help women with gynecologic cancer feel less anxious and more emotionally balanced before and after surgery. 84 women participated, with some doing mandala painting and others receiving standard care…

This study tested whether soaking feet in warm water for 20 minutes before pituitary tumor surgery could lower anxiety and improve vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate. One hundred adult patients participated, with half receiving the foot bath and half receiving standar…

This study tested whether using 360-degree video and virtual reality glasses helps nursing students learn how to insert an IV. 48 first-year nursing students took part. The goal was to see if this technology improves their skills, how much they feel they learn, and their motivati…

This study looked at whether teaching people with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease about their condition helps them stick to their treatment, take care of themselves, and feel better overall. 119 patients took part, and researchers measured their ability to adapt, self-care sk…

This study looked at 260 ICU patients to see how often they got too much oxygen (hyperoxemia) and how it affected their health. About 60% of patients had high oxygen levels, and those patients were more likely to die and stay longer in the hospital. The findings suggest doctors s…

This study looked at 111 nursing students to see if their natural sleep-wake pattern (chronotype) affected their motivation and test scores when taught using a flipped learning approach. Students were grouped by whether they were morning or evening types. The goal was to understa…