Cukurova University

This study tested two methods to reduce pain after a common dental procedure called a pulpotomy, which treats a severely inflamed tooth nerve. Researchers compared rinsing the tooth with a cold saline solution or a steroid (dexamethasone) solution against a standard rinse to see …

This study tested whether a counseling technique called motivational interviewing could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes feel more confident in managing their health and improve their quality of life. It involved 72 first-time pregnant women who were diagnosed with g…

This study tested whether using a simple breathing exercise device, called an incentive spirometer, helps patients recover after heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared patients who used the device along with standard breathing exercises to those who only did the standard exer…

This study tested whether two types of structured exercise could help children with ADHD. Fifty-one kids were split into groups to do either Gince Zumba (a rhythm-based dance) or Square Stepping (a pattern-based stepping game) for eight weeks, while a third group did no special a…

This study tested whether a simple mindfulness technique could help mothers who are pumping breast milk for their babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers taught one group of mothers to use their baby's scent and positive visualization while pumping to see if…

This study tested whether chewing gum after colorectal surgery helps patients feel better and recover faster. Researchers wanted to see if this simple, safe activity could reduce nausea and vomiting and help the bowels start working again sooner. They compared patients who chewed…

This study tested whether a specific technique during root canal treatment affects pain afterward. Researchers compared two methods on 72 patients with healthy, single-rooted teeth needing root canals. One group had a small file gently extended just beyond the tooth's tip during …

This study tested if a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses on the skin, could help control pain after common keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared pain levels and recovery in 140 adults who either received the TENS treatment or did not. The goal was…

This study tested whether listening to music during chest surgery could help patients need less anesthesia and have more stable vital signs. Researchers compared patients listening to Sufi music, classical music, or no music during their operation. The goal was to see if music co…

This study tested if putting orange blossom essential oil in a stoma bag helps reduce odor, improves how people adjust to living with a stoma, and reduces feelings of social isolation. It involved 60 adults with a permanent stoma who had no complications. Researchers compared out…

This study tested whether a simple, non-drug relaxation program could help women with high-risk pregnancies sleep better and feel less anxious and stressed. Thirty hospitalized pregnant women were split into two groups: one practiced guided relaxation exercises for four weeks, wh…

This study tested whether a special type of nursing care could make newborns more comfortable and reduce pain right after a vaginal birth. Researchers provided 60 healthy, full-term babies with care focused on physical comfort (like skin-to-skin contact and gentle touch) and a ca…

This study tested whether providing education and counseling over the phone could help people who recently had stoma surgery. Researchers worked with 66 patients to see if this support could improve how well they adjusted to living with a stoma and reduce related complications. T…

This study observed 140 adults having elective chest surgery to compare two methods for setting the breathing machine's air volume. Researchers wanted to see if using a patient's actual lung capacity measurement leads to better oxygen levels during surgery and fewer lung problems…