Istanbul Aydin University

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) sessions can help ease anxiety and depression in people aged 12 to 25 who chose not to take medication. Forty participants completed five weekly VR sessions that included relaxation exercises, coping strategies, and education on heal…

This study tested a special insole designed to relieve constipation in people receiving palliative care. 139 participants either walked with the insole or without it for 20 minutes daily over four weeks. The goal was to see if the insole, based on reflexology, could improve bowel…

This study tested whether using a vaginal dilator after brachytherapy for cervical cancer improves sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life. Eighty women completed surveys at 1, 4, and 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this simple tool can ease treatment side effects.

This study looked at whether doing Reformer Pilates for 8 weeks (twice a week, 50 minutes each) could improve strength, balance, and quality of life in women who don't exercise regularly. 57 women took part, with half doing Pilates and the other half continuing their normal routi…

This study tested whether listening to music and inhaling lavender oil before a coronary angiography (a heart imaging test) can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear while increasing comfort. 139 heart patients took part, with some receiving these calming treatments and others receiving…

This study tested whether an interactive floor game could distract children and reduce their pain after surgery. 84 children aged 3-6 were split into two groups: one walked on a regular floor, the other on a floor with moving images they could step on. Researchers measured pain s…

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality exercise program to help people who get motion sickness from screens or VR. 46 adults, some with motion sickness and some without, took part. The program used 360-degree videos of Istanbul to gradually train the brain to handle visual mo…

This study tested a 12-week motor support program in 28 children aged 4-6 with autism. The program added 40-minute sessions twice a week to their regular special education. Results measured changes in gross motor skills, sensory processing, and autism symptoms using standard test…

This study looked at whether a structured 12-week movement program could help children aged 4-6 with autism improve their motor skills and daily functioning. Twenty-eight children took part; some did the movement program plus their usual education, while others only had usual edu…

This study tested whether a 10-day breathing meditation program could lower stress and improve quality of life in people over 65. 128 older adults took part, with half doing daily 15-minute breathing sessions and the other half receiving no intervention. The results showed that t…

This study tested whether a nutrition education program could help cancer patients improve their diet and nutritional health. 80 patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy were split into two groups: one got structured nutrition lessons, the other did not. Researchers measur…

This study surveyed 77 people who had free gingival graft surgery at least one year ago to learn about their satisfaction, pain, and overall experience. The goal was to understand how patients feel about the procedure and whether they would do it again. No new treatments were tes…

This study looked at 120 university students aged 18-28 to see if their own reports of physical activity matched what their Apple Watches recorded. Participants filled out a short questionnaire about their activity levels, and researchers compared that to their daily step counts …

This study created a questionnaire to measure health beliefs in people with vestibular migraine, a condition causing dizziness and imbalance. Researchers tested the scale on 213 patients and gave them a short educational session about their condition. The goal was to see if the s…

This study looked at whether nursing students who learn about stem cell donation from their peers (other students) gain more knowledge and have better attitudes toward becoming donors. About 100 nursing students took part, with half receiving peer education and the other half rec…