Karadeniz Technical University

This study tested whether caring for a live turtle or watching turtle videos could help adults with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar (HbA1c) and feel more confident about taking their diabetes medication. Fifty-one participants were split into groups: one cared for a live …

This study tested whether teaching parents about oral hygiene, diet, and dental visits can prevent early childhood cavities. One hundred parents of children aged 0-3 received education through booklets, brochures, and videos. The goal was to improve parents' knowledge and behavio…

This study looked at whether adding body awareness therapy—gentle exercises focusing on relaxation, breathing, and body control—to standard physical therapy could improve walking ability, pain, and emotional well-being in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Fifty-one adu…

This study looked at whether watching parrots, fish, or turtles could reduce pain and anxiety when inserting a needle into a port catheter in 120 palliative care patients. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the animal therapies, and their pain and anxiety levels were m…

This study tested whether a short counseling program (solution-oriented approach) could help first-time pregnant women feel less fearful about childbirth and more confident in their ability to give birth vaginally. 40 women in their third trimester received the training, while an…

This study looked at whether a diet without gluten (from wheat) and casein (from dairy) could help children with autism. Researchers measured changes in gut health, brain activity, and autism symptoms in 21 children aged 3-6 over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this diet could i…

This study examined 600 university students to see how common jaw joint disorders (TMD) are and whether oral habits, eating patterns, and food choices play a role. Participants filled out questionnaires about their jaw symptoms, daily habits like teeth grinding, and what they eat…

This study aimed to understand if measuring arm function soon after a stroke could help predict how well a person's trunk (core) muscles will recover in the following months. Researchers followed 55 stroke survivors, assessing their abilities at different stages. The goal was to …