Akdeniz University

This study aims to see if a special activity helps children feel better after surgery. 70 kids aged 8 to 11 will be split into two groups: one group will do mandala coloring with music, while the other receives standard care. Researchers will measure if this relaxing activity imp…

This study aims to see if a computer-based hand exercise program, especially when combined with simple mental tasks, can improve hand strength, coordination, and thinking skills in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare this high-tech approach to standard hand therapy…

This study aims to see if a special digital board game program can help nurses feel more empowered, satisfied, and creative in their jobs. 50 nurses will be randomly assigned to either try the 6-week online program or receive no special training. The program combines educational …

This study aims to see if using a hand puppet or a squeeze toy can help reduce fear and distress for children with cancer or blood disorders when they need an IV placed. Researchers will compare 90 children, ages 6 to 10, who are randomly assigned to use a toy or receive standard…

This study aims to see if a special training program that combines different senses can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment. It will involve 40 participants and measure if the training improves their memory, quality of life, and social engagement. The goal is to find…

This study is testing a special program called NURSIM-KID, designed to improve the image of the nursing profession among hospitalized migrant children and their parents. It will involve 42 children, aged 8-11, and their parents, who will participate in interactive activities duri…

This study aims to understand if how long patients fast before and after surgery is linked to developing postoperative delirium—a temporary state of serious confusion. Researchers will observe 1,000 adult surgery patients, recording their fasting times and checking for signs of c…

This study is testing a Turkish version of a survey designed to measure the financial burden and stress (often called 'financial toxicity') experienced by cancer patients. Researchers will ask 320 Turkish-speaking adult cancer patients who are currently receiving treatment to com…

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can help nursing students learn how to give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections safely and correctly. It will involve 80 first-year nursing students who will use the chatbot for training. Researchers will…