University Of Yalova

This study looked at whether a hand massage before placing an IV can help breast cancer patients getting chemotherapy. Sixty women took part, with half receiving a massage before the IV insertion. Researchers measured how quickly the IV was placed, as well as patients' anxiety an…

This study looked at whether massage therapy can improve mood and daily functioning in new mothers. 28 women within 6 months of giving birth were split into two groups: one received a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured depression an…

This study looked at whether massage therapy given by a physiotherapist can help babies sleep better and improve the emotional connection between mother and baby. Twenty-four healthy, full-term infants aged 0-6 months took part. Researchers measured sleep quality and mother-baby …

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles and listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy (a bladder exam). Sixty men having the procedure for the first time took part; half used the VR and s…

This study looked at whether a 4-week balance and coordination training program could improve how elite female wrestlers land from jumps, which may lower their risk of knee injuries like ACL tears. Twenty-two athletes took part, and researchers measured their landing technique, k…

This study tested a program called Family Integrated Care for mothers of premature babies in the NICU. Instead of just visiting, mothers were trained to help care for their baby, like changing diapers and doing skin-to-skin contact. The goal was to see if this reduces stress and …

This study looked at how work stress and burnout relate to muscle and bone pain in university teachers. About 99 academic staff from Yalova University answered questionnaires about their pain, stress, burnout, and work-life balance. The goal was to understand these connections be…

This study looked at whether a tailored education and exercise program could help nurses take better care of their feet. 70 nurses took part, with half receiving the program and the other half serving as a comparison group. The main goal was to see if the program improved foot he…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women education about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and early discharge) helps strengthen the bond between mother and baby and improves comfort for both. 40 first-time mothers in their third trimester took part. R…