Istanbul Medeniyet University

This study tested two different gentle stimulation techniques to see which one helps collect a needed urine sample from infants more successfully and with less pain. Researchers compared bladder stimulation and a skin tapping method on 72 infants who needed testing for a possible…

This study tested whether an automatic device or manual nurse checks work better to prevent pneumonia in children on breathing machines. Researchers compared two ways to manage the air pressure in the breathing tube's cuff, which seals the airway. They enrolled 241 critically ill…

This study tested whether a simple mandala coloring activity could help reduce stress and anxiety in mothers whose newborn babies were hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Researchers enrolled 72 mothers and had half of them complete a 40-minute coloring sessi…

This study compared two different injection approaches for numbing shoulder pain after arthroscopic surgery. Researchers tested whether injecting pain-blocking medication from the front (anterior) or back (posterior) of the shoulder provided better pain relief with fewer side eff…

This study compared two different injection methods for treating neck pain that radiates down the arm (cervical radiculopathy). Researchers tested whether a newer ultrasound-guided injection near the spine is as effective as a traditional steroid injection into the spinal canal, …

This study tested whether a simple art activity could help elderly people in nursing homes feel less anxious about death and less angry. 80 participants were split into two groups: one group colored mandala patterns three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other did not. Resear…

This study tested which type of mesotherapy—a treatment using very small injections just under the skin—works best for chronic neck pain. Researchers compared four different injection mixtures, including one with just saline and one with no liquid at all, in 80 adults with long-t…

This study aimed to find the most effective amount of a specific pain-blocking injection for patients recovering from hip replacement surgery. Researchers compared a standard dose to a smaller dose in 50 patients to see which provided better pain relief with fewer side effects. T…

This study translated a specific shoulder injury questionnaire, called the BOSS, from English into Turkish. Researchers tested the new Turkish version on 25 patients with rotator cuff injuries to see if it was clear, reliable, and measured what it was supposed to. The goal is to …

This study tested whether a special eight-week nutrition education program using interactive story reading could help preschool children learn more about healthy foods and eat a greater variety of foods. The program involved 46 children in Istanbul and included hands-on activitie…

This study aims to translate and test a tool for measuring physical function in children staying in Turkish intensive care units. Researchers will check if the Turkish version is reliable and works well compared to other standard medical scores. The study involves 50 children age…

This study aimed to create and test a shorter Turkish version of a shoulder pain and disability survey. Researchers worked with 40 Turkish-speaking adults who had rotator cuff injuries. Participants filled out the new short survey and two other standard surveys twice, 15 days apa…

This study aimed to translate and test a short questionnaire designed to assess the risk of falling in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers worked with 64 Turkish Parkinson's patients to see if the translated 5-question form was reliable and measured what it was supposed …