Dokuz Eylul University

This study looked at how 16 people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) responded to a single session of active video games compared to a traditional home exercise session. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, shortness of breath, and how much participants enjoyed each ac…

This study looked at whether adding exercise to a diet plan helps obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) more than diet alone. 27 women were split into two groups: one received only dietary advice, the other got both diet and exercise recommendations for 12 weeks. Rese…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) program to help people with schizophrenia improve their social skills and daily functioning. 37 participants completed 12 weekly VR sessions that simulated real-life social situations. The goal was to see if this safe, controlled VR experi…

This study looked at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety and distress in men with prostate cancer during a type of treatment called radionuclide therapy. Sixty patients took part, with some listening to music through headphones during treatment and others receiving …

This study looked at whether doing yoga online can improve balance, frailty, thinking skills, and quality of life in people who have had a liver transplant. Eleven adults who were at least 6 months post-transplant took part. Researchers measured balance with a special machine and…

This study tested whether teaching people with type 2 diabetes how to improve their sleep habits could also help control their blood sugar. 100 adults with poor sleep quality took part. Half received sleep hygiene education and kept a sleep diary, while the other half got the tra…

This study tested a type of talking therapy (psychoeducational psychotherapy) in 32 teens with bipolar disorder. Half received the therapy, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to see if learning about their condition and co…

This study tested whether doing artistic activities, like coloring mandalas, can help lower anxiety and improve hope and well-being in adults about to have abdominal surgery. 64 patients were split into two groups: one colored mandalas, the other did breathing exercises. Research…

This study tested whether a ChatGPT-supported online group program could help overweight female nurses manage emotional and uncontrolled eating. 44 nurses participated in online sessions guided by a facilitator with AI support. The goal was to improve eating behaviors and body im…

This study tested whether using a mobile app to teach patients about their upcoming chest surgery helps them recover better. 128 adults scheduled for chest surgery either got standard care or used the app. Researchers measured quality of life, anxiety, walking ability, and hospit…

This study tested whether ozone injections or simple home exercises work better for tennis elbow pain. Fifty-nine adults with tennis elbow were treated and followed for changes in pain, arm function, and quality of life. The goal was to find which approach offers more relief for …

This study tested whether watching virtual reality during a blood draw could help school-age children feel less pain, anxiety, and emotional distress. 86 children participated, and researchers measured their pain, anxiety, and emotional behavior using simple scales. The goal was …

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that combines tapping on specific body points with focused thoughts, can reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 70 female nursing students with PMS were split into two groups:…

This study looked at whether teaching children with asthma (ages 7-11) about their condition improves their asthma knowledge, control, and quality of life. 70 children and their families took part. The goal was to see if education, delivered via smartphone or computer, could help…

This laboratory study tested whether levobupivacaine, a painkiller used in patient-controlled analgesia pumps, can kill Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers grew the bacteria in the lab and exposed them to the drug at two different strengths. They measured how many bacteri…

This study looked at how a single session of different physiotherapy techniques—like massage, heat, or exercise—affects the patellar tendon area in healthy young adults. 84 volunteers were split into four groups, and researchers measured skin temperature, muscle strength, flexibi…

This study looked at whether educating mothers can help reduce how much time babies aged 6-18 months spend looking at screens. Researchers divided 92 mother-infant pairs into two groups: one group received training on screen time limits, while the other did not. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether using ChatGPT helps nursing students create better concept maps—visual tools that organize information. 108 students were split into two groups: one used ChatGPT, the other used only textbooks. While the chatbot group didn't score higher on knowledge …