Baskent University

This study looked at whether relaxation training can help women going through menopause feel better. It focused on reducing hot flashes, improving sleep, and increasing body awareness. 48 women aged 50-65 who were not on hormone therapy took part. The results may offer a simple, …

This study tested whether a type of talk therapy called interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling could help people on hemodialysis adjust to their illness and feel less depressed. 48 adults on dialysis for at least 6 months took part. For 8 weeks, some received the counseling…

This study tested a calcium-phosphate gel (Teethmate Desensitizer) to see if it reduces tooth sensitivity after a filling. 50 adults received either the gel under their filling or a placebo. They rated their pain on a scale right after and again at 6 weeks. The goal was to find a…

This study looked at whether nurse-led mindfulness sessions could help people on hemodialysis feel better emotionally and follow their treatment more closely. Eighty adults on dialysis were split into two groups: one received six weekly mindfulness sessions, and the other got sta…

This study tested whether cooling the breathing tube (endotracheal tube) before placing it in the airway can reduce sore throat after surgery. 116 adults having elective surgery lasting more than an hour took part. The researchers measured how many people had a sore throat and ho…

This study looked at whether using a cooler dialysis fluid (cold dialysis) can help reduce the tiredness patients feel after hemodialysis. 57 adults on maintenance dialysis took part. The researchers measured fatigue levels and thermal comfort to see if the cooler temperature mad…

This study looked at whether a teaching method called Jigsaw IV helps nursing students learn how to check the heart and chest better than regular classes. 70 second-year nursing students took part, with half learning through Jigsaw IV and half through traditional teaching. The go…

This study looked at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses during exercise can improve athletic skills in volleyball players. Forty professional male players were split into two groups: one trained with the glasses and one without. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured reaction time,…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles to teach subcutaneous injection improves nursing students' knowledge and skills compared to standard teaching. 70 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one learned with VR, the other with traditional m…

This study looked at two different methods of giving sevoflurane anesthesia during gynecologic surgery in 97 women. The goal was to see if using a lower gas flow (minimal flow) affects body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure compared to a standard flow (metabolic flow). …

This study looked at 129 older adults (65+) having planned orthopedic surgery to see if certain substances in the blood and spinal fluid are linked to frailty and thinking problems. Researchers wanted to know if these biomarkers could help identify vulnerable patients early. The …

This study followed 34 breastfed infants under 6 months old with cow's milk protein allergy to see if removing cow's milk from their mothers' diets improved their symptoms and gut health. Researchers measured growth, allergy scores, and gut immune markers in stool samples. The go…

This study looked at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses during practice can improve volleyball performance. 54 male professional volleyball players trained for 6 weeks, with one group wearing the special glasses and the other training normally. Researchers measured reaction tim…

This study tested whether a digital escape room game could help nursing students learn how to manage hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition. 55 third-year nursing students were split into two groups: one played the game, the other had a traditional lecture. While the gam…