Acibadem University

This study tested a Turkish version of a checklist called the CALCULATE scale, which is designed to help nurses spot which intensive care unit (ICU) patients are most likely to develop painful bedsores. Researchers used the tool daily on 76 adult ICU patients to see if it was acc…

This study tested whether adding special stretching exercises, called myofascial release, to a home program could help women who had breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy. It aimed to see if these exercises could reduce chest muscle tightness, pain, and improve shoulder movement…

This study looked at whether using a simple sling could help first-time mothers who had a cesarean section hold their newborn skin-to-skin for longer. It compared standard skin-to-skin contact to using a sling to see which method led to more contact time and better breastfeeding …

This study tested whether Swedish massage or handheld percussion therapy (like a massage gun) works better to help muscles recover after hard exercise. Researchers measured muscle soreness, stiffness, and jump performance in 24 healthy, active young adults. The goal was to see wh…

This study tested if showing patients a video before hip replacement surgery could help them move sooner and with less fear after the operation. 96 patients were split into two groups: one watched a video showing safe movement techniques, while the other received standard verbal …

This study tested whether a special education and support program could help people with pulmonary hypertension manage their symptoms better. For nine months, 49 patients received in-person training and regular phone check-ins to learn how to handle symptoms like shortness of bre…

This study looked at whether having parents help with diaper changes could make premature babies in the intensive care unit more comfortable and less stressed. Researchers observed 105 stable preterm infants and measured their comfort levels and their parents' stress. The goal wa…

This study tested whether watching calming nature scenes could help reduce stress for nursing students before a high-pressure clinical skills exam. Researchers compared the effects of an immersive virtual reality nature experience to watching a regular nature video on a screen. T…

This study aimed to understand what factors influence the emotional bond between a mother and her newborn baby. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers after their first breastfeeding to measure their feelings of bonding. The goal was to identify which personal or situational fa…

This study tested whether a specific type of shoulder joint movement, called mobilization, has immediate effects on muscle strength and body awareness in healthy people. Researchers compared the real movement to a fake, placebo procedure in 48 young adults. The goal was to gather…

This small study aimed to understand how different types of exercise immediately affect the brain and body in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared standard exercises, traditional aerobic exercise, and aerobic exercise using virtual reality (VR) headsets in 12…

This study aimed to understand how breathing support affects body temperature in premature babies. Researchers monitored 300 preterm infants in intensive care to see how their medical history and early treatments related to their temperature. The goal was to create a data model t…