There are about 15072 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Turkey. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The aim of the present research was to detect the effect of self-breast examination provided to women between 18 and 49 years of age and practice on the belief of women on their breast health.
The rug weaving-like plication technique may offer a viable alternative for cystocele repair without mesh, utilizing natural tissue.
80 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were randomized into two groups: patients in Group 1 received a single intraarticular injection of PRP whereas those in group 2 were administered three intraarticular injections of PRP within an interval of 2 weeks between each application. Patients were evaluated before the treatment and at the 6 month after the treatment with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index.
Hypothyroidism (HoT) treatment involves lifelong thyroxine replacement therapy and regular monitoring. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of clinical pharmacist (CP) intervention in managing drug-related problems (DRPs) on outcomes among hypothyroid patients receiving levothyroxine (LT4) therapy.
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of physical activity level on social participation, functioning and quality of life in patients with psychosis.
Purpose: The causes of chronic and widespread pain in fibromyalgia (FMS) have not been eluciated yet. Previous reports determined that posture control changed, muscle strength decreased, body posture misaligned (maladaptive posture), and functional capacity decreased in FMS patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between loss of cervical lordosis, pain, quality of life (QOL) and neck disability in patients with FMS. Methods: A total of 107 FMS (88 females and 20 males; range of age:18-65) were included to the study. Patients were divided into two groups according to the angle of cervical lordosis measured by the Cobb method, group 1 with a Cobb angle of ≤10°, and group 2 with an angle greater than >10°. Visual Analog Scale (VAS), QOL (36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36)), and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used to assess pain, overall quality of life, functional disability respectively.
This study aimed to compare the levels of IL-17 (interleukin- 17), Bcl-3 (B-cell lymphoma 3-encoded protein), and IκBζ (NF-kappa-B inhibitor zeta) in the gingival crevicular fluid of psoriatic and healthy individuals and the clinical parameters such as periodontal health, gingival index, plaque index and mobility (using periotest device)in the patient and control groups.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA (botulinum toxin type A) in patients with idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence who had previously failed to respond to anticholinergic treatment. Additionally, we examined the impact of significant reductions in bladder wall thickness on therapeutic outcomes.
This study aimed to examine the effect of disaster nursing course on nursing students' disaster literacy and preparedness perceptions. The study, which was a one-group quasi-experimental study design in a pretest-posttest design. Pre-test was done on September 27, 2021, and the post-test was applied on January 7, 2022. The location of the study is a public university in Izmir which is located in western part of Türkiye. The population of the study consisted of nursing students (n: 66) studying in the nursing department of the university and enrolled in the elective course "Disaster Nursing". No sample selection was made, and the study was conducted with 62 volunteer students. Individual introduction form, Disaster Literacy Scale, and Perception of Disaster Preparedness in Nurses Scale were used as tools for data collection. At the beginning of the study, data collection tools were collected online form. "Disaster nursing" course was conducted for 14 weeks as an intervention. The data were stored in the SPSS 25 program.
Pain is an unpleasant experience that can negatively affect all aspects of the patients life and lead to a decrease in quality of life. Pain can also be encountered as a reason for a surgical intervention. For this reason, it has become one of the most common problems experienced by patients in the postoperative period. Pain management is a universal requirement in health care and is of great importance for patients. If the pain is not managed well in the postoperative period, it may cause some complications in the patient. If pain is controlled, early discharge of the patient, lower healthcare costs and increased patient satisfaction are achieved. In terms of providing effective pain control, it is provided by nurses, who are health professionals, to spend more time with the patient, to lead the patient in pain management and to analyze the results. The aim of the thesis study is to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on pain intensity, sleep quality and bowel functions in patients who have undergone appendectomy surgery.