Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

This study investigates whether a structured 12-week badminton program can reduce smartphone addiction in adolescents aged 14-18. Thirty high school students are randomly assigned to either the badminton group (6 sessions per week) or a control group that continues normal activit…

This study looked at whether online laughter therapy could help people on hemodialysis feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed, and improve their quality of life. Sixty-nine adults who were on dialysis took part. They did laughter therapy sessions online. The results showed th…

This study tested a family-centered care program in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The program included letting parents help with daily care, giving them regular updates, and providing an education booklet. Researchers measured anxiety and satisfaction in 80 mothers of c…

This study tested a nerve block called anterior quadratus lumborum block in 54 adults having kidney stone surgery. The block reduced pain and the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during and after surgery. It did not affect nausea or overall recovery quality at 24 hou…

This study looked at whether adding a nerve block near the breastbone to a standard chest wall block could reduce painkiller use after breast reduction surgery. 90 women were split into three groups: one got no nerve block, one got a standard block, and one got both blocks. Resea…

This study looked at whether watching a 15-minute virtual reality video could lower anxiety in women before nose surgery, and if the phase of their menstrual cycle made a difference. 170 women in specific cycle phases participated. The goal was to see if these factors affect how …

This study compares two ways of teaching nursing students how to vaccinate children: high-fidelity simulation (using a lifelike manikin and a vaccine-hesitancy scenario) versus standard lab practice with a basic manikin. Researchers measure students' knowledge, hands-on skills, s…

This study tests whether a Tactical Game Model (TGM) — where students learn badminton through modified games and tactical problem-solving — works better than traditional skill-drill teaching. Forty university students in a badminton course are split into two groups: one learns vi…

This study looked at 40 adults undergoing radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins to compare two types of regional anesthesia: spinal anesthesia and a fascia iliaca block. The goal was to see which method leads to better recovery quality, less pain, and faster mobility after t…

This study tested whether a 3D-printed model of pain biochemistry helps nursing students understand pain mechanisms and stay motivated. 90 students were split into two groups: one used the 3D model, the other used standard PowerPoint slides. Researchers measured knowledge and mot…

This study looked at whether operating room nurses can accurately assign ASA scores (a measure of a patient's health before surgery) and if those scores help predict which patients will need a breathing machine. Researchers compared scores given by nurses and anesthesiologists fo…

This completed study looked at whether medications used for COVID-19 or the COVID-19 vaccine can harm hearing. Researchers compared hearing test results among 90 adults aged 18-35: those who had COVID-19 and took medications, those who had COVID-19 but took no medications, and a …