Istanbul Medeniyet University

This study looked at 241 children on breathing machines to see if automatically controlling the pressure in their breathing tube cuff could prevent pneumonia better than manual checks. The goal was to keep the cuff pressure in the right range to reduce infection risk. Results wil…

This study tested two methods of numbing the suprascapular nerve (a nerve in the shoulder) to control pain after shoulder surgery. Sixty adults having shoulder arthroscopy received either a front or back approach nerve block. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use, and brea…

This study tested different doses of mesotherapy (tiny skin injections) to treat long-term neck pain in 80 adults. Participants received either a full or half dose of pain-relieving medication, salt water, or just the needle pricks. The goal was to find which approach best reduce…

This study looked at whether a simple art activity—coloring mandalas—could help elderly people living in nursing homes feel less anxious about death and manage anger. Eighty adults aged 65 and older took part; half colored mandalas three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other…

This study tested whether chewing gum and using hot compresses after gynecologic cancer surgery can reduce pain, help the bowels work sooner, and improve overall comfort. 84 women who had minimally invasive surgery took part. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free methods…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block called Quadro-Iliac can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after hip surgery. 60 adults who had hip surgery were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus a patient-controlled pain pump, the other got only the pum…

This study tested different amounts of a numbing medicine (called a PENG block) to see which works best for pain after hip replacement surgery. 50 adults having hip surgery received one of two volumes of the block. The goal was to find the most effective dose to reduce pain, limi…

This study tested two noninvasive methods (bladder stimulation and suprapubic tapping) to collect urine from 72 infants suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The goal was to see which method caused less pain, had a higher success rate, and took less time. Results will he…

This study tested two different injection methods to relieve neck pain that spreads to the arms (cervical radiculopathy). 70 adults who did not get better with standard treatments were randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound-guided block or a fluoroscopy-guided steroid …

This study looked at whether coloring mandala patterns could lower stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies were in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 72 mothers took part, and those who colored mandalas reported feeling less stressed and anxious. The approach is simple, …

This study looked at whether the phase of a woman's menstrual cycle changes the results of an exercise treadmill test (a heart stress test). Researchers tested 47 premenopausal women with chest pain during both the early and late follicular phases of their cycle. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether a Turkish version of a physical assessment tool (cCPAx-TR) works well for children aged 2 to 18 in intensive care. Researchers checked its accuracy and reliability by comparing scores from two assessments 48 hours apart. The goal is to better track ph…

This study checked if a short 7-question survey about shoulder disability works well in Turkish for people with rotator cuff injuries. About 40 Turkish-speaking adults answered the survey twice, two weeks apart, to see if the results were consistent. The goal was to make sure the…

This study tested whether reading stories about food can help preschoolers learn about nutrition and eat a wider variety of foods. 46 children took part in a special story-based nutrition program. The goal was to see if this fun approach could improve their food knowledge and die…

This study aims to adapt the Dresden Falls Questionnaire (DREFAQ) for Turkish Parkinson's patients and check if it is a reliable and valid tool. Researchers will ask 64 patients to fill out the questionnaire along with other scales during rehab sessions. The goal is to help docto…

This study translated a 5-question shoulder function test (BOSS) into Turkish and checked if it works correctly. 42 Turkish-speaking adults with rotator cuff tears filled out the questionnaire during rehab. The goal was to give doctors a reliable tool to measure shoulder disabili…