Acibadem University

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality or as regular 2D videos can lower stress in nursing students taking a big clinical exam. Sixty students participated, and researchers measured their anxiety and heart rate changes. The goal was to see if a sho…

This study looked at whether watching a video about IVF medications can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety in women going through IVF for the first time. 62 women participated, with some receiving the video education and others standard care. The goal was to see if this s…

This study looked at whether a simple breathing technique called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in adults having an ERCP procedure. 70 participants were split into two groups: one did box breathing plus standard care, the other had standard care alone. Th…

This study looked at whether using a sling to hold a newborn skin-to-skin after a C-section helps mothers and babies. 78 first-time mothers who had a C-section took part. The goal was to see if the sling increased the time spent in skin-to-skin contact, improved breastfeeding suc…

This study tested a special education program for 49 adults with pulmonary hypertension, a chronic lung disease causing shortness of breath and fatigue. The program included face-to-face lessons, videos, and regular phone check-ins over nine months to help patients manage symptom…

This study tested whether showing patients a short video before hip replacement surgery could reduce their fear of moving after the operation. 96 adults scheduled for hip replacement were split into two groups: one received standard verbal instructions plus a video, the other onl…

This study looked at whether myofascial release exercises (a type of gentle stretching) can help breast cancer patients who have had radiation therapy. 30 women who finished surgery and were about to start radiotherapy took part. The exercises aimed to reduce muscle tightness, pa…

This study looked at how Swedish massage and percussion therapy affect muscle stiffness, soreness, and jump performance after exercise. Twenty-four healthy adults received one of the two treatments. Researchers measured muscle properties and soreness levels to see which therapy w…

This study looked at what influences the bond between a mother and her newborn baby after birth. Researchers followed 104 healthy mothers who had normal deliveries and healthy babies. They measured bonding using a simple questionnaire after the first breastfeeding. The goal was t…

This study tested whether letting parents take part in diaper care helps preterm babies feel more comfortable. Researchers observed 105 stable preterm infants in the NICU and measured their comfort levels. The goal was to see if parental involvement reduces stress for both baby a…

This study looked at how different types of exercise—standard, conservative aerobic, and virtual reality-based aerobic—affect the brain and body in people with multiple sclerosis. Twelve participants completed each exercise type at two-week intervals while researchers measured br…

This study looked at what affects body temperature in premature babies who need breathing help. Researchers tracked 300 preterm newborns in the intensive care unit, recording their temperature every hour for the first six hours after birth. The goal was to create a data model tha…

This study looked at whether a specific shoulder movement technique (called mobilization) can immediately change muscle strength and body awareness (proprioception) in healthy people. 48 young adults aged 18-25 took part. One group received the real mobilization, while the other …

This study looked at whether a Turkish version of the CALCULATE scale can accurately predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Researchers tested the scale on 76 adults in the ICU, comparing it to the standard Braden Scale. The goal was to see if…