Lokman Hekim University

This study looked at whether 8 weeks of aerobic exercise can improve movement and walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 30 adults with MS were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group showed significant improvements in walking…

This study tested a two-session childbirth preparation program where spouses participated together, based on self-efficacy theory. 120 first-time mothers and their partners took part. The goal was to reduce fear of childbirth, boost confidence, and improve birth outcomes. The pro…

This study tested whether laughter yoga, a practice combining intentional laughter and breathing exercises, can reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life in young women. Sixty-nine women aged 18-25 with PMS took part in eight laughter yoga sessions o…

This study looked at whether eccentric exercise training (lengthening muscles while they contract) can reduce muscle stiffness and improve walking and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. 42 children aged 6-18 with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether a fun, game-like app could help first-time moms feel more confident about breastfeeding and have better attitudes toward infant feeding. Sixty pregnant women in their last trimester were split into two groups: one used the gamified app, the other got sta…

This study tested whether having older students teach first-year nursing students could improve their math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five students were split into two groups: one received three weeks of peer tutoring, the other did not. Results showed that the peer…

This study translated the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index into Turkish and tested its accuracy in 115 men with prostate cancer. Researchers checked whether the questionnaire reliably measures urinary, sexual, and bowel function and related quality of life. The goal is to provide a val…

This study looked at how two different exercise types—open kinetic chain (like leg extensions) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—affect balance and jumping ability in people who don't move much. Sixty-eight sedentary adults aged 18-30 did one of the two exercise programs or …

This study looked at whether teaching family planning through a game (called gamification) helps university students learn more and have better attitudes about it. Forty students who had never had family planning training took a short online game lesson. The researchers measured …

This study looked at whether sexual health counseling based on the BETTER model can improve the quality of sexual life for women after childbirth. Sixty first-time mothers who had given birth at 37 weeks or later and had resumed sexual activity took part. The researchers measured…

This study looked at 101 adults with shoulder impingement syndrome to see if the angle of a specific shoulder bone (the critical shoulder angle) is related to how well they sense their shoulder's position and how much disability they feel. Researchers measured the bone angle from…

This study tested whether applying ice or vibration to the forearm muscles changes hand grip strength, muscle activation, reaction time, and hand function. 80 healthy adults aged 18-35 were randomly assigned to ice, vibration, or no treatment. Researchers measured outcomes using …

This study tested whether a web-based game could teach 77 girls aged 10-15 about menstrual and genital hygiene. The girls played an interactive online game in four sessions. One month later, their hygiene knowledge and habits had significantly improved. The findings suggest that …