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.
Cognitive processing involves many interrelated cognitive domains, such as performing daily tasks, attention, language, and memory. 70% of individuals with stroke experience cognitive problems. Due to cognitive problems, individuals with stroke have difficulty processing and planning information. This situation negatively affects daily living activities and returning to work. Cognitive disorders that occur after stroke negatively affect the functional independence of individuals. At the same time, individuals with stroke have difficulty structuring and organizing information. The individual may not be able to pay sufficient attention during the activity in terms of planning, automatic attention and adaptation to the stages required by the job. Cognitive evaluation should include cognition, orientation, and higher cortical functions because the cognitive process is a very complex process. Assessment methods frequently used in cognitive evaluation of stroke patients; Scales and tests such as Simple Mental Test, Mini Mental State Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale, Wechsler Memory and Intelligence Test are used. General problems with these evaluations; Some of them have a long application period, some of them have problems in perception of the patients, and some of them have a low power to distinguish the cognitive problems of the patients. When the Brief Assessment of Cognitive Impairment Scale, a newly introduced scale in the literature, is examined; It attracts attention because the items are very simple for patients to perceive, combine cognitive tests and cognitive questionnaires, have a short application period, and have not shown a ceiling or floor effect in previous studies. For all these reasons, this study was planned to conduct the Turkish validity and reliability study of the Brief Assessment of Cognitive Impairment Scale.
This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of acupressure on the level of back pain and fatigue after coronary angiography.
The use of vagus nerve stimulation (VSS), one of the examples of neuromodulation therapies, continues to increase in the medical field. Basically, invasive (iVSS) and transcutaneous VSS (tVSS) can be performed. tVSS is more preferred because of its advantages such as easy application, not requiring surgical procedure and having fewer side effects. VSS has long been an approved treatment modality in the treatment of epilepsy and refractory depression. tVSS can be administered from the auricular-auricular or posterior ear region. The vagus nerve (VS) belongs to the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and has an effect on vital functions. There are also studies in the literature showing that VS stimulation reduces inflammation. In addition to this effect, the vagus nerve may also show analgesic activity through pain-related pathways. Due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, VSS has become a new treatment method in diseases in which various inflammatory processes are shown in the etiology such as inflammatory bowel diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases and central nervous system diseases.
Aim: This randomised controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of Helfer Skin Tap Technique and Buzzy® application on the pain level during measles-mumps-rubella-mumps (MMR) vaccine injection in 4-year-old children.Method: The study was a randomised controlled experimental study. The sample of the study consisted of 96 children (buzzy: 32, helfer skin tap: 32, control: 32) who underwent MMR vaccination at Bakırköy Family Health Centre No. 9 between May 2023 and October 2023. Data Collection Form, Wong-Baker pain scale, Fear scale and Buzzy® device were used as data collection tools. Buzzy® and Helfer skin tap technique were applied to the children in the intervention group before and after the vaccine injection, while routine vaccine injection was applied to the children in the control group. Children's pain and fear responses were evaluated by the nurse and parents before and after vaccine injection, and physiological parameters were evaluated by the nurse before and after vaccine injection.
The study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental research to examine the effects of open and closed system peripheral catheters on the success of insertion, duration of stay, and development of complications in children aged 1-18 years in pediatric services. The population of the study consisted of children admitted to the Pediatric Services of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, and the sample included a total of N=80 children who met the sample criteria and underwent catheter insertion between May 2023 and October 2023. The sample was divided into two groups: closed system peripheral venous catheter group (n=40) and open system peripheral venous catheter group (n=40). The data of the study were collected using a Data Collection Form, Peripheral Venous Catheter Monitoring Form, Visual Infusion Phlebitis Detection Scale, and Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Infiltration Scale
The goal of this study is prospective, single-arm, non-randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness, safety and performance of a novel dental obturation material. The main question sit answers is 1. To test the effectiveness of the Endofill device for root canal obturation up to 12-month follow-up period. 2. To test the performance of the Endofill device evaluated with periapical radiographs immediately on completion of procedure. The participants requiring root canal treatment will be treated with obturated using Endofill material and post-treatment follow-up vistis will be conducted for 1 year. This is a single-arm study with no comparison groups.
The stress experienced by patients in hospital environments can lead to a range of issues, from clinical decision-making to discharge. Although stress levels can contribute to new problems, individual characteristics also play a significant role in clinical recovery. Knee surgery is a commonly performed procedure in our country that provides patients with an effective solution to joint-related issues. However, stress experienced by patients who undergo surgery can have negative consequences, from managing problems during their hospital stay to their overall quality of life. The search for effective stress management methods is ongoing and has gained momentum with the development of new technological products. Virtual reality (VR) applications are a novel approach in the literature for managing various issues. Research is being conducted in different areas of our country using this approach. The aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of different environment perceptions using virtual reality glasses on postoperative mobilization and well-being in individuals undergoing knee surgery for the first time. The project sample is a randomized controlled trial consisting of 30 patients who will undergo orthopedic surgery for the first time at the Gümüşhane State Hospital orthopedic clinic and meet the acceptance criteria. In the intervention group, patients will view relaxing virtual environment images with VR glasses after surgery. Following the relaxation session, participants will be presented with content to exercise in the virtual environment. Patients will be instructed to perform breathing exercises set in forest and underwater scenes to aid relaxation. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Patient Mobility Scale. A satisfaction scale with a linear format will be used to evaluate the acceptability of the intervention. In addition, a data collection form, developed by the researcher, will be used to gather information on participant characteristics. The obtained data will be analyzed using t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression tests. Currently, there is a growing number of studies that explore the relationship between technology and health. This project aims to investigate the impact of virtual reality glasses on symptom management. If the results are positive, this method could be used as a solution for various situations where individuals experience symptoms. The goal is to develop a usable product for postoperative mobilization based on the research findings.
Loneliness in elderly individuals increases with age and negatively affects individuals by decreasing life satisfaction. In recent years, horticultural therapy is a type of therapy that has developed and is added routine care of elderly individuals living in nursing homes. Social interaction, life satisfaction, feelings of success and responsibility and increase while loneliness and depression levels decrease through human-nature interaction in horticultural therapy. In our country, no study has been found on the effects of horticultural therapy on physical or mental health in elderly individuals. This research will be conducted as a randomized control group study to examine the effects of horticultural therapy on loneliness and life satisfaction in elderly individuals living in nursing homes.
30 tennis players aged 12-18, will be included in the study. After their normal warm-up, the participants will make 30 forehand and 30 backhand strokes. Forehand and backhand stroke accuracy rate will be calculated. After a week, additional oculo-motor exercises will be included in the warm-up and the forehand and backhand stroke accuracy rate will be calculated again. The hypothesis that there will be an improvement in forehand and backhand stroke accuracy after oculo-motor exercises will be tested.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the education given to individuals undergoing colorectal cancer screening on their attitudes, beliefs and healthy lifestyle behaviors. This study was planned to be conducted as a prospective randomized controlled study in a family health center in Istanbul. The universe of the research; The sample of individuals registered to the family health center will consist of a total of 70 individuals who meet the inclusion criteria for the study. Patient Diagnosis Form, Colorectal Cancer Screening Attitude Belief Scale, Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II will be used to collect data. Data will be collected at the first encounter, 1 month later, 3 months later, pre-test and post-test. In the research, individuals will be divided into two groups: intervention (n = 35) and control (n = 35). Training will be provided to the intervention group.