Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing Turkish music for 30 minutes could help cancer patients in palliative care feel less pain and anxiety. 32 patients took part; half listened to music through headphones while the other half rested in bed. The results showed that m…

This study looked at whether modified Otago exercises (a type of balance and strength training) can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. 38 adults aged 40-65 completed the program. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, balance,…

This study tested a type of sexual counseling called the BETTER model in 90 postmenopausal women who reported sexual problems. The counseling aimed to improve sexual function and quality of sexual life. Results showed that women who received the counseling had better scores on se…

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can improve life satisfaction and mental well-being in elderly people living in nursing homes. About 23 adults aged 65 and older took part. Researchers measured their well-being before and after the coloring activ…

This study looked at 120 full-term newborns to see if holding them in different positions (on their back, side, or tummy) during a heel prick blood test affects their pain and comfort. Researchers measured pain using special scales and checked heart rate and oxygen levels. The go…

This study looked at whether playing music for pregnant women during a non-stress test (a routine check of the baby's heartbeat) could improve their comfort, vital signs, and anxiety. 173 women took part. The researchers measured comfort and anxiety using questionnaires and check…

This study looked at whether a blood enzyme called carbonic anhydrase II can be used as a marker to see how basketball players adapt to high-intensity interval training. Twenty-four healthy basketball players completed a training program designed for basketball, and their blood a…

This study adapted a questionnaire (PACRR-R) into Turkish to measure doctors' attitudes about referring patients to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Researchers surveyed 89 physicians actively treating patients. The goal is to provide a reliable tool to identify barriers and improve …

This observational study looked at 70 teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (curved spine) and compared them to healthy teens. Researchers measured how well they could perform tasks like walking while doing something else (dual-tasking) and assessed arm function. The goal wa…