Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

This study tested whether letting children choose their own music during a dental procedure reduces their anxiety, heart rate, and pain. 90 kids aged 6-9 had sealant applied to their teeth under three conditions: silence, classical music chosen by the dentist, or their own favori…

This study looked at whether using artificial intelligence to educate first-time mothers before a planned cesarean section could reduce their fear and anxiety and improve their comfort after birth. 75 pregnant women between 18 and 35 took part. The results will show if this high-…

This small pilot study tested whether adding acupuncture at a specific point (GB34) to standard medical care can help people with mild gallbladder inflammation feel less pain and need fewer painkillers. Thirty hospitalized adults took part. The goal was to see if this complementa…

This study translated a short, 7-question survey called PDQoL7 into Turkish and checked if it accurately measures quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested the questionnaire with 129 Turkish-speaking Parkinson's patients. The goal was to give doctors …

This study looked at whether two common steroid injections for knee arthritis have different effects on eye pressure. 80 adults with early knee osteoarthritis received either betamethasone or triamcinolone hexacetonide into the knee joint. Eye pressure was measured before the inj…

This study looked at 58 non-athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery to see if they still had balance problems. Researchers tested their static and dynamic balance and found that many still had trouble with stability. The results suggest that balance training should be part of…

This study looked at how healthy young adults (ages 18-30) think about eating, food cravings, and their own health. Researchers used surveys to measure eating awareness, acceptance of cravings, and health perception. The goal was simply to gather information, not to test a treatm…

This study looked at whether infants aged 6 to 9 months with joint hypermobility (being very flexible) have different sleep patterns than other infants. Researchers used a parent questionnaire to measure sleep duration, night wakings, and sleep problems. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at YouTube videos that teach dynamic balance exercises. Researchers watched 91 videos to see if the information was accurate, the sources were reliable, and the videos were well-made. The goal was to help people find better-quality videos for safe and effective …

This study looked at why people with Parkinson's disease often feel very tired. Researchers measured fatigue, mood, sleep, and physical function in 129 adults with stable Parkinson's. The goal was to better understand what contributes to this common and disabling symptom.

This study looked at 270 mothers with babies 0-6 months old to see if their knowledge about nutrition was connected to how they felt about breastfeeding. The mothers filled out surveys about their nutrition knowledge and their breastfeeding attitudes. The goal was to understand t…

This study looked at whether the ratio of index to ring finger length (2D:4D) — a marker of hormone exposure before birth — is different in young adults with joint hypermobility (very flexible joints) compared to those without. Researchers measured finger lengths and joint flexib…

This study looked at 50 physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who work with people with special needs. Researchers measured their physical activity levels, nutrition knowledge, burnout, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to understand how the…