Cankiri Merkez

This research aims to assess how breastfeeding education through a card game method affects breastfeeding success and self-confidence in first-time breastfeeding mothers. It focuses on primiparous women, addressing common challenges such as lack of knowledge, support, and motivation that may hinder exclusive breastfeeding. The study highlights the importance of innovative educational approaches to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. Participants are divided into two groups one receives breastfeeding education using a specially designed card game twice, spaced two weeks apart, while the other group does not receive this intervention. The card game method presents health messages in a fun, interactive way that encourages active learning. This randomized controlled trial uses a double-blind design to compare outcomes between the intervention and control groups. During the study, participants breastfeeding self-efficacy will be measured at the 36th week of pregnancy and after birth using a specific scale. Breastfeeding success will be evaluated using the LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic and Assessment Scale for all participants after delivery, and satisfaction will be assessed in the intervention group using a visual analog scale. The study also involves monitoring participants from late pregnancy through postpartum to understand how education influences breastfeeding behavior and confidence.

This research aims to evaluate the effect of oral health education on individuals diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD who use inhaled medication. The study compares an intervention group receiving mouth care training to a control group without education to understand how inhaler use impacts oral health. The study is conducted by ankr Karatekin University and focuses on patients with mild to severe COPD stages as defined by the GOLD report. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group, consisting of 40 patients, will receive training on how to care for their mouths after using inhaled medication. The control group will not receive this education. The training and data collection sessions are conducted face-to-face and last about 20 to 25 minutes. Oral health will be evaluated at the start of the study and again three months after the intervention. Throughout the study, participants will answer questionnaires to provide data on their oral health and medication adherence. Researchers will ensure all questions are answered during the sessions. The primary outcome measure is the oral health status assessed using the Oral Assessment Guide at baseline and three months later. Medication adherence will also be measured using a specific reporting scale. The total participation duration includes the initial assessment and a follow-up after three months to evaluate the impact of the training.

Researchers are evaluating exercise capacity, lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. These psychiatric conditions are linked to sedentary lifestyles, medication side effects, and higher risks of other health problems, which can reduce physical fitness and respiratory health. The study aims to better understand these physical limitations to help develop improved rehabilitation methods for these populations. The study involves assessing participants respiratory function through pulmonary function tests, measuring respiratory muscle strength by maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, evaluating exercise capacity with a six-minute walk test, and assessing quality of life using the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire. Participants include adults aged 18 to 65, grouped by diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or healthy controls. All assessments occur on the first day of participation. Participants will undergo a variety of evaluations including lung function tests, respiratory muscle strength measurements, exercise capacity testing, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will analyze data such as forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume, peak expiratory flow, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, six-minute walk distance, and quality of life scores. The study offers an opportunity to better understand physical health challenges in these mental health conditions and aims to inform future multidisciplinary support programs.

Lumbar radicular pain caused by intervertebral disc herniation is often treated with a caudal epidural steroid injection CESI, which provides short-term relief by reducing inflammation near affected nerve roots. However, many patients continue to experience pain and disability, indicating that medication alone does not fully restore function. This trial aims to compare the effects of adding two types of exercise programs to standard physiotherapy after CESI to improve pain, disability, quality of life, and body awareness in adults with lumbar disc herniation. Participants will begin treatment two weeks after receiving CESI, starting with a two-week wash-in period. They will be randomly assigned to one of three groups conventional physiotherapy alone heat, ultrasound, and TENS, conventional physiotherapy plus supervised moderate-intensity aerobic treadmill walking, or conventional physiotherapy plus a phased core-stabilisation exercise program focusing on deep trunk muscle activation progressing to dynamic tasks. Each intervention lasts six weeks with three supervised sessions per week. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, after the six-week intervention, and at three and six months to measure changes in pain intensity, back-specific disability, health-related quality of life, and lumbar body awareness. Researchers will monitor safety by recording adverse events and exercise tolerance. The study will last approximately six months per participant, aiming to identify the best exercise approach to support recovery following CESI for lumbar disc herniation.

This research aims to evaluate how Oketani breast massage affects breastfeeding success, self-confidence in breastfeeding, and satisfaction among first-time mothers. Breastfeeding is a vital source of nutrition for healthy infant growth, yet breastfeeding rates remain below ideal levels. The study focuses on providing breastfeeding education and Oketani breast massage from the prenatal period to improve correct breastfeeding practices and maternal confidence, with the method being new in the studys country. Participants are divided into two groups. One group receives breastfeeding training and the Oketani breast massage, which involves gentle massaging and milking of the breast base to aid milk secretion and prevent issues like mastitis. Massage is applied before delivery and the first breastfeeding session. The control group receives breastfeeding training only. Both groups complete questionnaires about breastfeeding self-efficacy before and after birth. During the study, participants fill out information forms and self-efficacy scales at various times before training, two weeks after training, and one day after delivery. Satisfaction with breastfeeding and other scales are also assessed postpartum. The study tracks how the massage and training impact breastfeeding confidence and success, with follow-up assessments conducted shortly after birth. Total participation time spans from late pregnancy through the first postpartum day.

Researchers are evaluating the Turkish version of the Outcome Expectations for Yoga OEY Scale, a tool designed to measure adults beliefs and attitudes about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga. This observational study aims to confirm the scales validity and reliability in a Turkish-speaking adult population. The study involves assessing the Turkish OEY scale without administering any specific treatments or interventions. Participants will provide data over a six-month period, during which several questionnaires will be completed to evaluate mindfulness, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity, and general health status alongside the OEY scale. Participants will be asked to complete various questionnaires including the OEY Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Short Form, Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Short Form-12 Health Survey. These assessments will occur over six months to monitor outcomes related to yoga expectations and related health aspects. The study involves adults aged 18 to 65 and includes healthy volunteers who meet the eligibility criteria.