Suleyman Demirel University

This study tested a therapy where children with cerebral palsy watch videos of movements and then practice them. 36 children aged 5-13 participated. The goal was to see if this approach improves muscle stiffness, movement, balance, and daily participation. The therapy was done at…

This study tested if special neck exercises could help people with long-term neck pain. 38 adults did either stabilization or traditional exercises for six weeks. The stabilization group had better pain relief, posture, and voice efficiency. Both groups improved, but stabilizatio…

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness training given one day before clinical placement could reduce stress in first-year nursing students. 63 students participated, with some receiving the training and others not. Researchers measured stress and mindfulness levels to see …

This study looked at whether playing a game called Gimkit after a regular lab class helps first-year nursing students learn about the respiratory system. 114 students were split into two groups: one played the game, the other just had the regular class. The researchers measured m…

This study looked at how gum fluid changes over time when teeth are moved with clear aligners or traditional braces. Researchers collected fluid samples from 32 healthy people at several time points after starting treatment. The goal was to better understand how the gums respond …

This study looked at why people who had a stroke stop getting botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for muscle stiffness. Researchers reviewed medical records of 81 patients over 12 years and found that most received only one injection. The main reason for stopping was that patients…

This study looked at how diabetes-related physical symptoms impact balance in 58 adults with diabetes. Participants completed a fast stepping test to measure dynamic balance. The goal was to identify which symptoms most affect balance, helping guide future care.

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Shoulder Problems Assessment Scale (SPAS) for Turkish adults with shoulder pain or injuries. Researchers worked with 450 people to make sure the scale accurately measures how shoulder issues affect daily activities. The…

This study looked at how smoking changes immune cells (macrophages) in the gums of people with periodontitis. Researchers compared gum tissue from 80 smokers and non-smokers with healthy gums or gum disease. They measured specific markers to see if smoking shifts the balance of i…