Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

This study looked at 120 full-term newborns to see if holding them in different positions (on their back, side, or stomach) during a routine heel prick blood test could lower their pain and improve comfort. Researchers measured pain scores, heart rate, and oxygen levels before, d…

This study looked at whether playing music during a non-stress test (a routine checkup for pregnant women) can improve comfort, reduce anxiety, and stabilize vital signs. 173 pregnant women took part. Researchers measured comfort and anxiety levels using standard questionnaires, …

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas can help older adults in nursing homes feel better mentally and more satisfied with life. 23 people over age 65 took part. Researchers measured their well-being and life satisfaction before and after the coloring activity.

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 hospitalized adults took part; half listened to music through headphones, while the other half rested in bed. Researchers m…

This study looked at whether modified Otago exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes and nerve damage (neuropathy) improve their balance, joint awareness, and overall physical fitness. 38 adults aged 40-65 who were not regularly active took part. The exercises aimed to make…

This study tested a type of sexual counseling called the BETTER model in 90 postmenopausal women who were married and sexually active. The goal was to see if the counseling could improve their sexual function and quality of sexual life. Women who received the counseling reported …

This study looked at whether finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help children aged 4-6 feel less afraid and behave better during inhaler treatment. 120 children were given one of these distractions while receiving their medicine. The goal was to see if these fun too…

This study tested 14 elite female basketball players to see how their dominant and non-dominant hands differ in timing and nerve speed. The dominant hand was more accurate and consistent, with faster nerve signals. However, it was also more prone to bigger errors, showing a trade…

This study surveyed 106 pediatric cardiologists to find out what they know, think, and do about cardiac rehabilitation for children with congenital heart disease. The goal was to understand why this helpful program is not used more often. The results will help identify barriers a…

This study looked at whether a blood enzyme called carbonic anhydrase II can show how well basketball players adapt to high-intensity interval training. Twenty-four healthy players did a basketball-specific training program, and researchers measured the enzyme in their blood befo…

This study translated and tested a questionnaire (PACRR-R) in Turkish to measure doctors' attitudes about referring patients to cardiac rehabilitation. 89 physicians who actively diagnose and treat patients took part. The goal is to provide a reliable tool to understand and impro…

This study tested whether playing an escape room game helps university students learn more about sexual and reproductive health and shape their views on gender equality. 80 students were split into two groups: one got standard classroom teaching, the other played an escape room g…

This study looked at how well teenagers with scoliosis can perform two tasks at once and use their arms, compared to healthy teens. Researchers tested 70 participants using walking and arm function tests. The goal was to understand how scoliosis affects daily activities and to id…