University Of Yalova

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 tested whether Reiki therapy, a gentle hands-on energy technique, can reduce colic symptoms and crying in infants aged 3 weeks to 6 months. 44 babies were randomly assigned to receive two 20-30 minute Reiki sessions or no treatment. Researchers also measured whether Re…

This study tested whether massage and progressive muscle relaxation exercises can reduce the frequency and severity of muscle cramps in people undergoing hemodialysis. 79 patients participated, and the goal was to see if these non-drug approaches offer relief. The findings could …

This study tested whether teaching pregnant women about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) in the third trimester improves mother-infant bonding and comfort for both mother and newborn. Forty first-time mothers between 35-38 weeks of pregnancy were given education on kangaroo c…

This study tested a program called Mother Integrated Care for mothers of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The program trains mothers to actively participate in their baby's care, moving from being visitors to primary caregivers. Researchers measured st…

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles while listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy (a bladder exam). Sixty men were split into two groups: one got the VR and audio experience, the ot…

This study looked at whether a physiotherapist-given baby massage could help infants aged 0-6 months sleep longer and strengthen the emotional bond with their mothers. Twenty-four healthy full-term babies received classical massage. Researchers measured sleep quality and mother-b…

This study looked at whether a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks could improve mood and daily function in new mothers. 28 women within 6 months of giving birth took part. The goal was to see if massage, a drug-free option, could reduce depression and help mothers manage p…

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

This study looked at care plans written by 324 first-year nursing students to see which nursing diagnoses they use most often. Researchers wanted to find out if students focus more on physical needs or emotional and social needs. The goal is to help improve how nursing students a…

This study tested whether a single 30-40 minute online education program could improve health literacy in 104 school-age children with cystic fibrosis and their parents. Half the families received the program, while the other half did not. Researchers measured health literacy lev…

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 looked at whether a six-week training program that focuses on the lowering phase of exercises (eccentric loading) can improve dynamic balance and maximum strength in young male football players. Fifteen healthy athletes completed the supervised program, and their perfo…

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 tested whether giving mothers of very premature babies (born 22-32 weeks) special education about developmental care helps them feel more confident and attached to their baby. 54 mothers participated while their babies were in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). T…

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…

Researchers created a questionnaire to measure how well children aged 8-12 with asthma understand their condition. The scale, tested in 196 children, has 19 questions and is reliable. It could help tailor education to improve asthma management.