Muş Alparslan University

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods to help children feel less scared before outpatient surgery. Researchers compared reading a special storybook about surgery to playing with a hand puppet. They measured fear and emotional distress in 99 children aged 4-7 to see whic…

This study tested whether SuJok therapy, a non-drug treatment that applies pressure to specific points on the hands and feet, could reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life. It involved 100 young female university students who regularly experienced moderate to severe per…

This study aimed to find the best time for patients to do simple strength exercises during their dialysis sessions. Researchers compared doing exercises in the first two hours versus the last two hours of treatment. They checked if the timing affected blood pressure, muscle stren…

This study tested whether adding foot reflexology to usual migraine care helps reduce pain and fatigue. 78 adults with migraine were split into two groups: one received 10 sessions of foot reflexology, while the other continued their usual treatment only. Researchers measured cha…

This study tested whether chewing gum could help reduce pain and fear in children getting a blood draw. Researchers compared 144 kids aged 7-12 who chewed sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or had no gum during the procedure. The goal was to find a simple, low-cost way to make medical …

This study tested whether a specific type of neck massage could help adults with epilepsy. Researchers wanted to see if the massage improved patients' confidence in managing their condition, reduced their symptoms, and lessened the stress on their caregivers. For eight weeks, hal…

This study tested whether structured outdoor activities in nature could help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in teenagers. Researchers worked with 60 adolescents, comparing those who received the nature therapy program to a group that did not. The goal was to see if spe…