Duzce University

This study looked at two different needle sizes (22-gauge and 19-gauge) used to take liver tissue samples during an endoscopic ultrasound. The goal was to see which needle gives better samples for diagnosing liver disease. 82 patients with unexplained high liver enzymes took part…

This study tested whether injecting epinephrine into the bile duct opening, along with standard rectal medication, could prevent pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure better than the standard medication alone. Over 500 adults with a first-time bile duct procedure took part. The go…

This study looked at whether adding physiotherapy—like manual therapy, TENS, and exercises—to standard pain medication helps people with sudden low back spasms in the emergency department. Researchers reviewed records of 150 adults treated between January and June 2024, comparing…

This study tested whether acupressure—a gentle finger pressure on specific body points—could improve sleep in elderly people living in care homes. 75 residents took part, with half receiving 12 acupressure sessions over four weeks. The results showed that those who got acupressur…

This study tested a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program for 66 nurses working in intensive care, oncology, and emergency units. The goal was to see if the program could reduce burnout, improve clinical decision-making, and lower existential anxiety. Researchers measured cha…

This study looked at 50 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery to see if changes in the eye's optic nerve and brain oxygen levels could predict confusion after surgery. Researchers used ultrasound and a special brain oxygen monitor during surgery. The goal was to better und…

This study looked at whether a cooperative learning technique called 'jigsaw' helps nursing students better analyze research articles. 144 students took part, and researchers measured their critical thinking, learning styles, and self-directed learning skills. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether using a cooperative learning technique called 'jigsaw' in online critical article reviews helps nursing students improve their critical thinking and communication skills. 112 nursing students took part. The jigsaw method involves students working toge…

This study looked at 376 parent-child pairs to see if a parent's health literacy (their ability to find, understand, and use health information) affects their child's school health screening results. Researchers measured things like height, weight, vision, and dental health in pr…

This study looked at 140 women who had a C-section to see if the type of anesthesia (general or regional) changes the levels of natural antioxidants in their breast milk. Researchers measured these levels in a small milk sample taken 6 hours after surgery. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee, but also brain activity, reaction speed, and mental readiness to return to sports. Researchers tested 60 male athletes using brain scans, computer reaction tests, and questionnaires. They found that athletes who had …

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can predict difficult intubation—placing a breathing tube during surgery—by analyzing video images from a scope. Researchers used recordings from 132 adults undergoing elective surgery to train the AI to recognize airway grad…

This study looked at how combining simulation training with real hospital practice affects nursing students' skills. 94 second-year nursing students took part. The researchers compared different timings of simulation sessions to find the best way to improve competence.