Mersin University

This study tested a mindfulness-based program to help high school students reduce their internet and smartphone addiction. 128 students from a Turkish high school participated. The program aimed to increase mindfulness and decrease addictive technology use.

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a colposcopic biopsy can lower pain and anxiety. Sixty women were randomly assigned to either wear VR goggles or receive standard care. Researchers measured pain with a visual scale and anxiety with a questionnaire. The …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, could lower anxiety before a planned C-section and reduce depression after birth in high-risk pregnant women. 62 women participated, with half receiving EFT an…

This study looked at whether kinesio tape, a special elastic tape placed on the skin, can reduce pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Fifty-four women who had surgery for non-cancerous conditions took part. The researchers measured their pain levels after surgery to see i…

This study looked at whether ear massage can help prevent or reduce constipation in people who had leg surgery. Constipation is a common problem after such surgeries. The researchers tested ear massage on 40 patients to see if it could help bowel movements return sooner. The goal…

This study looked at two simple ways to help children aged 6-9 feel less pain and fear when a nurse removes their IV line. One method was having the child squeeze a ball as a distraction, and the other was using a silicone-based spray to gently remove the sticky tape. The goal wa…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during chest tube removal after open heart surgery can lower pain and keep heart rate and blood pressure stable. 82 adults on their second or third day after surgery took part. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free di…

This study tested whether giving parents of premature babies short films or videos about the NICU could lower their stress and help them feel more involved and satisfied with their baby's care. 72 parents were split into three groups: one got routine care, one got routine care pl…

This study looked at whether watching cartoons (passive distraction) or playing games (active distraction) works better to reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-9 years when getting a peripheral IV. Sixty-four children took part, and researchers measured their pain and fear usi…

This study tested whether a simple, self-applied ear massage could improve sleep quality in 60 women who experienced an earthquake. Women with poor sleep followed a 14-day ear massage routine. The goal was to see if this easy, drug-free method could help them sleep better.

This study looked at whether a gentle yoga program could help older adults in nursing homes feel less depressed and improve their heart health. Thirty-six residents aged 65 and older either took part in supervised yoga sessions twice a week for 10 weeks or continued their usual r…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can reduce anger and improve well-being in schoolchildren aged 8-11. Researchers worked with 96 kids who had high anger levels and low mental well-being. The children practiced laughter yoga and reported their emotions using scales and d…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during IUD insertion can lower pain and anxiety. 70 women were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or VR-assisted nursing care. The goal was to see if VR helps women feel more comfortable and less anxious during t…

This study tested whether using a simple stress ball can help people feel less pain and anxiety during a common kidney stone treatment called ESWL. 64 adults having their first ESWL session were asked to squeeze a stress ball during the procedure. Researchers measured their pain,…

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body, can reduce anxiety in 60 patients before bladder removal surgery (cystectomy). Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate. The goal…

This study tested a special counseling method called the Tidal Model for mothers of children with autism. The goal was to see if it could reduce the shame and judgment they feel (internalized stigma) and improve their overall mental well-being. 34 mothers took part, and the progr…

This study tested whether placing full-term newborns in a soft pillow nest for 3 minutes before, during, and after a routine heel prick blood test reduces their pain. 59 healthy babies were split into two groups: one nested, one not. Researchers measured pain using a standard sca…

This study tested whether Reiki, a gentle energy-based therapy, can reduce pain and improve comfort in adults who just had a coronary angiography (a test to check heart arteries). 85 people who had the test for the first time through the groin were randomly assigned to receive Re…

This study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults with these lung conditions, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, and symptoms during normal weather and during heat …

This study examined 45 children with migraine to learn about symptoms they experience after the headache ends, known as the postdrome phase. Researchers asked about symptoms like tiredness or trouble concentrating and looked at how these differ by age and gender. The goal was to …

This study tested four different methods of weighing newborns—routine care, holding, swaddling, and swaddling plus holding—to see which one keeps babies most comfortable and their heart rate and oxygen levels most stable. Researchers observed 96 healthy newborns during and after …

This study reviewed medical records of 60 adults who had a procedure called intercostal nerve radiofrequency to treat chest wall nerve pain (intercostal neuralgia). The goal was to find which patient traits or clinical factors are linked to better pain relief. No new treatments o…

This study reviewed 107 patients who received steroid injections in the neck for pain that travels down the arm. Researchers wanted to find out which patients get the most relief. They analyzed pain scores before and 6 months after the injection to identify factors that predict a…

This study looked at 70 people with colorectal cancer to see how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is before surgery and whether it affects recovery. Researchers measured muscle strength, mass, and physical performance before surgery, then tracked complications and hospital stay le…

This study looked at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) impacts quality of life and disease progression in 60 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers measured muscle strength, walking speed, and lung function, and used questionnaires to assess quality of life. The …

This study compared how well manual and powered toothbrushes remove dental plaque in people wearing clear aligners. Fourteen adults with bonded attachments on their teeth brushed for two minutes, and plaque levels were measured before and after. The goal was to see if one toothbr…