Cumhuriyet University

This study looked at whether electrostimulation (TENS) and compression therapy can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in people with gastrointestinal cancer who get nerve damage from the chemo drug oxaliplatin. 140 patients were split into four groups: control, electro…

This study looked at whether rinsing the mouth with water after abdominal surgery helps reduce thirst discomfort and improve comfort and bowel movements. 98 adults who had elective abdominal surgery took part. The results showed that oral rinsing can be a simple, safe way to ease…

This study tested whether therapeutic touch during vaginal birth can help reduce pain, anxiety, and feelings of a traumatic birth. Sixty-six pregnant women with low-risk pregnancies took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and traumatic birth perception using standard scale…

This study tested two different ways to numb the shoulder area after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Thirty adults received either a combination of two nerve blocks or a single block near the shoulder blade. The goal was to see which method better controlled pain and reduced the n…

This study tested whether motion-controlled video game-based virtual reality exercises can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve mood and quality of life in people with long COVID. 79 adults with persistent symptoms for at least 8 weeks after a positive COVID test participated. The a…

This study compared three different nerve blocks to see which one works best for controlling pain after video-assisted lung surgery. 45 adults having a lung biopsy or wedge removal were randomly assigned to one of the three blocks. The main goal was to measure pain scores and how…

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch — a gentle, non-invasive technique — can help first-time mothers feel less pain and anxiety during labour. 80 women took part, with half receiving the touch therapy and half receiving standard care. The goal was to see if this simple…

This study looked at whether breastfeeding or kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) before a heel prick blood test can reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy newborns. 120 babies born by cesarean section were randomly assigned to breastfeeding, kangaroo care, or standard care.…

This study looked at whether teaching women progressive relaxation exercises and providing planned training after a cesarean section could help reduce pain and anxiety while improving comfort. 129 new mothers participated. The results suggest these simple techniques may offer a d…

This study tested whether virtual museum visits can reduce common symptoms and anxiety in people receiving hemodialysis for kidney failure. Sixty adults on dialysis for at least one year took part. They used a government website to tour museums virtually several times, and resear…

This study tested two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after chest surgery. Forty adults having a type of keyhole chest surgery were included. The goal was to find the best way to keep patients comfortable after the operation.

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one works better for pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. 90 adults received either a modified thoracoabdominal nerve block (M-TAPA) or a standard transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. Researchers measured p…

This study looked at different ways to clean a tooth's root canal to see which one causes the least pain afterward. Eighty adults with a dead front tooth received one of several disinfection methods. Their pain was checked at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and again after a week. The g…

This study looked at whether giving older adults (ages 65-85) extra, structured education after cataract surgery helps them use their eye drops correctly and recover better. Half of the 80 participants received this education, while the other half got standard care. The researche…

This study tested whether visiting a virtual museum using VR glasses during chemotherapy can reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients receiving chemotherapy were split into two groups: one group wore VR glasses to tour a virtual museum for about 20 minutes per session over …

This study tested two different ways to numb the arm and shoulder during shoulder surgery to see which provides better pain relief and less risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis (which can affect breathing). Thirty adults having shoulder arthroscopy received either a combination …

This study looked at how core endurance, finger grip strength, fatigue, and hand function are connected in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers compared 113 participants, including those with RA and healthy controls. They measured core endurance with a modified plan…

This study measured 14 different trace elements (like iron, selenium, and lead) in the blood of 40 women — some with endometriosis, some with ovarian or endometrial cancer, and some healthy. Researchers wanted to see if certain element levels are higher or lower in these conditio…

This study looked at 78 children with cerebral palsy to see how well they sense and control their trunk (core) movements. Researchers measured trunk position sense, trunk control, and daily functional independence. The goal was to understand how these factors are connected, which…

This study looked at two proteins, Dkk-1 and sFRP5, in the gum fluid of 99 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers measured these proteins before and after a standard deep-cleaning treatment to see if they change with gum inflammation and bone loss. Th…

This study looked at 11 teens with type 1 diabetes to see how high-fat, high-protein meals affect their blood sugar. Researchers tested different ways of counting nutrients to adjust insulin doses. The goal was to find better methods for managing blood sugar after eating.