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 this study is to evaluate the relationship between disease severity and subcutaneous tissue shearwave elastography findings with pain threshold and quality of life in patients diagnosed with lipedema.
In the literature, it is still unclear whether individuals with chronic venous insufficiency are affected by edema, pain, respiratory muscle strength, respiratory functions, functional capacity, lower extremity strength and quality of life compared to asymptomatic healthy individuals and if there is a deterioration in these parameters, its level is still unclear. For this reason, in this study it was aimed to investigate edema, pain, respiratory muscle strength, respiratory function, functional capacity, lower extremity strength and quality of life in individuals with chronic venous insufficiency and asymptomatic healthy individuals and to compare these parameters between the two groups.
Many short- and long-term consequences, including altered physiological parameters, issues with feeding and sleep, chronic pain syndrome, difficulty focusing, anxiety, cognitive behavioral disorders, adjustment disorders, and growth retardation, have been linked to pain in neonates. Each and every newborn is entitled to pain relief and reduction. Avoiding painful interventions is the most crucial tactic in the management of newborn pain. However, it is impossible to ignore the necessity of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions. As such, pain reduction and elimination are crucial. Non-pharmacological techniques used on infants undergoing invasive operations have been shown in studies to be successful in reducing discomfort, pain, and restlessness while also enhancing comfort. Numerous non-invasive, non-pharmacological techniques are employed for this goal. Among the non-invasive, non-pharmacological techniques include breastfeeding, nursing, therapeutic touch, skin-to-skin contact, wrapping, swaddling, music therapy, and white noise. The Hepatitis-B vaccine is among the first invasive therapies administered to infants. Research indicates that pain scores are positively impacted by canopy touch. Skin-to-skin contact is achieved by a number of techniques. The most popular is kangaroo care, which is given to mothers nude on their chests. Gentle human touch is another technique used to lessen pain during invasive operations (GHT). GHT is a soothing tactile stimulation that doesn't involve touching or rubbing. Several research have examined GHT's impact and discovered that it effectively reduces pain. The purpose of this study was to ascertain how GHT and Kangaroo care affected the newborn's pain, length of crying, and physiological parameters while the Hepatitis-B vaccine was being administered. The researchers at the Kirsehir Training and Research Hospital in Turkey will apply their findings to healthy newborns who are placed adjacent to their moms in the postpartum ward. The researchers have experience in neonatal critical care nursing and are qualified in therapeutic touch.
The aim of the randomized controlled study is to investigate the effects of task-oriented training on motor and cognitive functions combined with Bobath training in patients with stroke.
This randomized controlled study was conducted at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital between 16.05.2022-30.06.2023. Research data were collected at the gynecology outpatient clinic. The sample of the study consisted of 74 (37-intervention, 37-control) premenopausal women who met the inclusion criteria and were placed by randomization. The data of the study were collected using "Personal Information Form, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Visual Analogue Scale for Vasomotor Symptoms (VAS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale (MENQOL)". First, the pretests of the study were applied to women in the intervention and control groups. Afterwards, women in the intervention group underwent the MenoMind program for eight weeks, and women in the control group were left with routine clinical care. In the eighth week of the research, the "MenoMind Evaluation Form" was applied to the women in the intervention group to evaluate the MenoMind program. One month after the study was completed, post-tests were performed on the intervention and control groups.
Today, pregnancy and childbirth are important life events that involve many challenges and changes for both men and women. During this process, changes occur in the pregnant woman's body, emotional state and family life. These changes often lead to anxiety about the health of the baby and her own health and to the creation of new stressful situations. During antenatal education, deep relaxation and breathing techniques taught to pregnant women during labour and delivery allow the mother to relax and cope with birth pains more easily and on her own. There are not enough studies in the literature to evaluate the effectiveness of online antenatal classes. In cases where face-to-face antenatal education is not possible during pregnancy, online education is an important option. In the literature, there is no study evaluating how antenatal education affects women's fear of childbirth, physiological ability to give birth and traumatic birth perception together. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of antenatal education on fear of childbirth, physiological ability to give birth and perception of traumatic birth. The type of the study is a randomised controlled experimental study with pre-post and control group. The research will be conducted in the form of online training meetings on pregnant women reached through social media. The population of the study will consist of healthy pregnant women who apply to the researchers as a result of the announcements made through social media and who are at the 20th gestational week at the earliest. The sample size was determined by t-test analysis in independent groups in G*power statistical programme, based on two variables, 0.05 significance level, 80% power and medium effect (0.50). Accordingly, a total of 42 pregnant women, 21 pregnant women in each group, are planned to be included in the study. Intention-to-treat analysis will be performed to prevent bias and losses. As an intervention programme, a total of three weeks and six hours of childbirth preparation training will be given, two hours each week. The programme has been prepared by faculty members who have conducted childbirth preparation classes, based on the literature and by making use of childbirth preparation philosophies and methods.
The passage discusses the recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function after abdominal surgery and the potential impact on patient comfort. After surgery, small bowel activity typically returns to normal within a few hours, gastric activity within 24-48 hours, and colonic activity within 48-72 hours. However, the delayed mobility of the GI system postoperatively can lead to issues such as abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain. These symptoms can negatively affect patient comfort, leading to increased post-operative pain, decreased mobility, reduced satisfaction, and a longer hospital stay. Therefore, interventions that expedite the normalization of bowel activity are crucial. Chewing is suggested to stimulate intestinal motility by activating the cephalovagal pathway, which influences neurogenic and hormonal factors regulating GI functions. Postoperative heat application aims to prevent hypothermia, enhance bodily functions, and potentially promote bowel motility by stimulating somatic nerves. The study explores the effects of gum chewing and hot application protocols on postoperative pain, bowel function, and patient comfort after gynecologic oncologic surgery. It aims to contribute valuable insights to the existing literature on postoperative outcomes.
It is a functional bowel disease characterized by excessive straining during defecation, infrequent defecation, and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. There are very few studies investigating the incidence and prevalence of functional constipation.Non-pharmacological treatment methods, including lifestyle changes, are primarily recommended for the treatment of constipation. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of visceral osteopathic approaches on individuals diagnosed with functional constipation and compare them with conventional methods.
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint diseases that most often causes physical disability. Physical therapy modalities, exercise programs and intra-articular injections are widely used in the treatment of OA. Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of adding different exercise treatments to hyaluronan injection on proprioception, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with knee OA. Methods: A total of 54 patients were included in the study and were randomized into three groups. Quadriceps strengthening exercises were applied to the patients in Group 1, a home exercise program was applied to the patients in Group 2, and no exercise program was applied to the patients in Group 3. Additionally, all patients received patient education and intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection into the symptomatic knee. Standard forms were filled out to evaluate the patients' pain, functional status and quality of life. Muscle strength and proprioception were evaluated with an isokinetic dynamometer. Changes in the patients' walking parameters were evaluated by gait analysis. Evaluations were made at the beginning of treatment, at the end of treatment, and at the 3rd and 6th months of treatment.
In the current Covid-19 pandemic process, distance education has become widespread and will continue to become widespread in the return to normal. In the distance education process, theoretical courses can be given with methods such as synchronous or asynchronous lectures, questions and answers, and discussion. However, in departments such as the nursing department, where laboratory and clinical practice are given during the term, there are some difficulties in providing the practice with distance education. Since students cannot be in clinical practice, they cannot develop their basic nursing skills. However, it is not possible for students to develop their skills in distance education. In addition, due to the high number of students in face-to-face teaching and the low number of lecturers, the lecturer and students cannot spend enough and effective time in the laboratories. Because there are 50-60 students per lecturer and therefore students are not sufficient in basic nursing skills. In order for students to improve their skills, there are technological methods that allow students to try the application on their own, at the desired place and time, without risking patient safety, in virtual environments, without entering the laboratory. Simulation opportunities can be provided to students by creating environments, models, materials and patients similar to the real hospital environment in virtual environments. It is seen in the literature that similar studies have been carried out outside of our country and are used in nursing education. However, in our country, a similar application was made in the virtual environment only in the thesis study of the director. This thesis study, which is similar to this project study, only includes tracheostomy care skill, which is one of the basic nursing skills. This project will include simulation parenteral drug administration skills in our work. For this reason, it will be the first simulation prepared for parenteral drug applications in our country. Drug administration constitutes an important step in patient safety. Although this section is explained theoretically, students are not given sufficient opportunities to have different drug doses prepared and administered in the laboratory. For this reason, when the student encounters a complex situation in the clinic, the decision-making process is prolonged and the risk of making mistakes increases.