University Of Yalova

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles while listening to binaural beats (special drumbeat sounds) could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy, a procedure where a camera is inserted into the bladder. Sixty men were spli…

This study tested whether listening to an audio book or feeling a local vibration can reduce pain and fear in children aged 4-6 during a routine shot. 120 children in a pediatric emergency unit were randomly assigned to one of these methods or standard care. The goal was to find …

This study looked at whether massage therapy given by a physiotherapist can help babies sleep better and improve the emotional bond between mother and baby. Twenty-four healthy full-term infants aged 0-6 months took part. Mothers reported on sleep and bonding using questionnaires…

This study looked at whether a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks could help new mothers feel less depressed and handle daily tasks better. 28 women in the first 6 months after childbirth took part. The results showed that massage may improve mood and functional status wit…

This study looked at whether Reiki therapy can reduce colic symptoms and crying time in infants aged 3 weeks to 6 months, and also help with mothers' fatigue and quality of life. 44 infants were split into two groups: one received two 20-30 minute Reiki sessions, the other got no…

This study tested a program called Family Integrated Care for 60 mothers of premature babies in the NICU. The program teaches mothers to take an active role in their baby's care, like feeding, skin-to-skin contact, and diaper changes, instead of just watching. The goal was to low…

This study tested whether massage therapy and progressive muscle relaxation exercises can reduce how often and how badly muscle cramps happen in people on hemodialysis. 79 patients took part. The goal was to find a drug-free way to ease this common and painful problem.

This study tested whether a hand massage before getting an IV can help breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received a hand massage before IV insertion, the other did not. Researchers measured how quickly the IV was placed, a…

This study tested whether an online education program could help school-age children (ages 6-11) with cystic fibrosis and their parents better understand health information. 104 children and their parents were split into two groups: one received the online lessons, the other did …

This study looked at whether a 4-week neuromuscular balance training program could improve how elite female wrestlers land from jumps, which is linked to knee injury risk. Twenty-two athletes participated, and researchers measured landing errors, knee joint awareness, balance, an…

This study looked at whether an individualized education and exercise program could help nurses improve their foot health knowledge, skills, and habits. 70 nurses took part, with half receiving the program and half acting as a control group. The main goal was to see changes in fo…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women education about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and early discharge) helps strengthen the bond between mother and baby and improves comfort for both. 40 first-time mothers in their third trimester took part. R…

This study looked at whether giving mothers of premature babies special education about developmental care helps them feel more confident and form a stronger bond with their baby. The education was provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to 54 mothers. The results sho…

This study looked at how work stress and burnout are connected to muscle and bone pain in university teachers and researchers. About 99 academic staff from Yalova University filled out surveys about their pain, stress, burnout, and work-life balance. The goal was to understand th…

This study created a new questionnaire called the Asthma Health Literacy Scale for Children (AHLSC) to measure how well children aged 8-12 with asthma understand their condition. Researchers tested the scale with 196 children who had asthma for at least one year. The final versio…

This study looked at whether a six-week training program using a technique called 'accentuated eccentric load' (focusing on the lowering phase of an exercise) could improve dynamic balance and maximum strength in 15 healthy young male football players. Participants did supervised…