Ege University

This study tested whether providing asthma care virtually—through phone calls, video conferences, and online training—helps children manage their asthma better than standard clinic visits. 97 children with asthma participated. Researchers compared symptom tracking and quality of …

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement could help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. For 12 weeks, 77 adults either took a multi-strain probiotic or continued their usual care. Researchers measured if the probiotics improved blood su…

This study tested whether a special form of talk therapy could help people with gambling addiction. The therapy focused on reducing feelings of shame and self-stigma related to their condition. Researchers compared 26 adults who received four therapy sessions to a similar group w…

This study tested whether putting first-time mothers in the same hospital room as experienced, successful breastfeeding mothers could help the new moms. Researchers wanted to see if this simple peer support would increase the new mothers' confidence and their rates of exclusive b…

This study tested whether physical contact between a mother and her newborn baby could help manage pain after an episiotomy (a common cut made during childbirth). Researchers compared skin-to-skin contact, cheek-to-cheek contact, and standard hospital care in 155 new mothers. The…

This study tested whether a special exercise program could help people with Alzheimer's disease. Thirty-four participants were assigned to either standard exercises or a program that combined physical movements with mental tasks. Researchers measured changes in balance, fear of f…

This study tested whether a slow-paced breathing exercise, practiced at home using a guided video, could help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension manage their symptoms. Researchers enrolled 42 adults with this lung condition to see if the breathing technique improved shor…

This study tested whether a midwife gently touching the baby's head as it crowns during the pushing stage could shorten this final part of labor. Researchers also wanted to see if this touch improved the early interaction and bonding between the mother and her newborn baby. The s…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment could improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 patients with moderate-to-severe Parkinson's and swallowing problems received the treatment at two different frequencies. Res…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape, called Kinesio Tape, to the lower back during labor could help reduce pain. Researchers enrolled 75 women in active labor who were experiencing back pain to see if the tape improved their comfort, confidence during birth,…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) balance training to standard home exercises helps people with vestibular migraine. Vestibular migraine causes episodes of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did home ex…

This study tested whether a specific type of exercise, called dual-task training, could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The training involves doing physical and mental tasks at the same time, like walking while counting backwards. Researchers compared this special train…

This study tested whether a 6-week group workshop could help university students build psychological strength and improve their well-being after the major Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. The program combined talking exercises with creative activities like drawing and storytelling. Res…

This study tested whether a structured online education program could help pregnant women feel less fearful and more prepared for childbirth. Researchers enrolled 80 pregnant women and gave half of them a 9-hour online childbirth course while the other half received standard pren…

This study tested if watching an educational animation through virtual reality (VR) goggles could help children feel less scared before surgery and have less pain afterward. Seventy-four children aged 5 to 12, having surgery for the first time, were randomly assigned to either us…

This study tested whether a smartphone app providing breastfeeding education and support could help new mothers. It compared 60 first-time moms who used the app to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if the app increased confidence, reduced problems, and helped …

This study tested whether adding specific, goal-focused exercises to standard stroke therapy could help people recover better. It involved 28 people who had a stroke at least one month prior. Researchers compared standard therapy alone to standard therapy plus extra training focu…

This study observed 50 men having prostate surgery to see if the special positioning used in robotic surgery increases pressure in the breathing tube. Researchers monitored this pressure during surgery and checked patients for sore throat, hoarseness, and swallowing problems afte…

This study compared two ways to make titanium dental crowns: traditional casting versus computer-aided milling. Researchers followed 27 patients for 18 months to see how well each type of crown held up in terms of appearance, function, and gum health. The goal was to determine wh…

This study tested whether learning CPR through a virtual reality game is better than traditional training for improving nurses' knowledge. Sixty emergency and intensive care nurses were split into two groups: one practiced CPR in VR, while the other used standard methods. Researc…

This study aimed to understand how often anxiety and depression occur in teenagers with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone condition. Researchers followed 42 teens with PCOS for six months to measure their mental health symptoms. They also checked if starting birt…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) could help people who have a hard time picturing movements in their mind get more benefit from mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did a 4-week leg strengthening program. Some used VR headsets during mental practice, …

This study aimed to find out if chewing caffeinated gum for 5 minutes or 10 minutes changes how fast and how much caffeine gets into your blood. Thirty healthy men chewed gum with about 300 mg of caffeine on two separate days, and researchers took blood samples for 3 hours to mea…