Bitlis Eren University

This study looked at whether a type of mindfulness therapy (MBCT) can help people who have had a liver transplant stick to their anti-rejection medication schedule and feel more motivated. 140 liver transplant patients took part. The goal was to see if this mental training could …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can lower anxiety in people recovering from foot ulcer surgery. Sixty adults who had surgery for a foot wound took part. The goal was to see if EFT helps reduc…

This study tested two simple techniques—breathing yoga and progressive muscle relaxation—in 125 liver transplant recipients to see which better reduces pain, breathing complications, and fear of movement. Both methods are drug-free and can be done at home. The goal is to help pat…

This study looked at whether listening to local music can lower pain and boost comfort in patients who had laparoscopic abdominal surgery. 120 adults from Turkey and Iran took part. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free method like music could help people feel better after s…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender oil can lower anxiety in people waiting with a family member in the emergency room. 120 adults who were not allergic to lavender and had no psychiatric issues took part. Their anxiety was measured using a standard questionnaire. The …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping therapy) can help people who had weight-loss surgery feel less afraid of moving and lower their risk of bedsores. 148 adults who had obesity surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-fre…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can help reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and no prior psychiatric issues took part. Research…

This study looked at whether watching clips from classical Turkish comedy films could lower anxiety and improve vital signs in 120 liver transplant recipients before their surgery. Participants were adults over 18 with no vision or hearing problems. The results may show a simple,…

This study looked at whether a gentle hands-on technique to the top of the neck (atlanto-occipital joint mobilization) can immediately improve head posture, breathing, and neck movement in adults with forward head posture. 54 healthy volunteers aged 18-45 with forward head postur…

This study looked at whether watching comedy videos (comedy therapy) can help reduce pain and anxiety in adults after uretero-renoscopy (URS) surgery for kidney stones. 110 patients took part. The goal was to see if laughter could be a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery.

This study looked at whether watching clips from classic Turkish comedy movies could help reduce pain and increase comfort in people who just had a liver transplant. 120 adult liver transplant recipients took part. Researchers measured their pain and comfort levels after watching…

This study tested whether a simple technique called progressive muscle relaxation training can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people affected by the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. 44 adults with PTSD took part. The training involves tensing and …

This study looked at whether a specific ankle joint manipulation can change the structure of ankle muscles in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-six stroke survivors (at least six months post-stroke) took part. Researchers used ultrasound to measure muscle angles before and aft…

This study checked if a Turkish questionnaire about posture habits and awareness is a valid and reliable tool for people with fibromyalgia. 100 adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia took part. The goal was to see if the scale accurately measures how patients think about their postur…

This study looked at how clenching the jaw and having an uneven bite affect balance and fall risk in 60 people who have had a stroke. Participants completed balance tests on stable and unstable platforms. The goal was to see if these mouth-related factors influence stability and …