Uşak University

This study looked at whether kinesiological taping (a special tape placed on the skin) or foot massage can reduce pain, tiredness, and mood problems in women who had a cesarean delivery. About 97 new mothers were split into three groups: one got taping, one got foot massage, and …

This study looked at whether chewing sugar-free gum, drinking fennel tea, or drinking ginger tea could help women's bowels start working again and reduce discomfort after a cesarean section. 128 women who had a C-section took part. The researchers measured when they first passed …

This study tested a stress management program for nursing students. 90 students took part, with some learning cognitive-behavioral techniques to handle stress. The program aimed to lower depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Results were measured before, after, and three months…

This study tested a breathing exercise device called AirOFit PRO in 51 children aged 4-10 with otitis media with effusion (fluid in the ear). The device is designed to help open the Eustachian tube and improve ear ventilation. The goal was to see if using the device helps childre…

This study surveyed 390 physiotherapy students in Turkey to understand how confident they feel responding to disasters, how psychologically prepared they are, and how ready they are to work with other healthcare professionals. Participants completed online questionnaires about th…

This study looked at 300 women with different types of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and compared their kidney function and urine protein levels to healthy women. The goal was to see if certain PCOS types have different effects on the kidneys. No treatment was given; this was …

This study looked at whether the muscle relaxant tizanidine changes the acoustic reflex — the ear's built-in protection against loud noises. 48 adults taking tizanidine as part of their regular care had hearing tests before and after one week of treatment. The goal was simply to …

This study looked at how doomscrolling (compulsively reading negative news online) and social media addiction affect people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers surveyed 173 adults aged 18-49 to measure their social media habits, fear of…

This study observed 150 adults hospitalized in an endocrinology ward to understand their breathing, muscle strength, pain, fatigue, sleep, balance, and daily living skills. Researchers measured these factors during the hospital stay to gather information about patients' overall h…

This study looked at how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact memory, physical abilities, and fatigue in people aged 60 and older. Researchers compared 94 older adults with normal blood sugar, prediabetes, or diabetes using tests for thinking, walking, and tiredness. The goal w…

This study looked at how different warm-up routines affect flexibility, explosive power, and balance in 15 healthy teenage male football goalkeepers. Each participant tried four warm-up types: aerobic running, static stretching, dynamic stretching, and movement preparation. The g…

This study looked at whether using special magnifying tools (loupes or a microscope) makes root canal treatment faster compared to just using the naked eye. 102 people getting root canals on their upper back teeth took part. Researchers timed each step of the procedure to see if …