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Researchers are studying how breastfeeding education using a card game method affects breastfeeding success and mothers' confidence in breastfeeding among first-time breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding is known to provide essential nutrition, strengthen immunity, and support the health and development of infants, while also benefiting mothers. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with complementary foods until two years or beyond. This study addresses common challenges such as lack of knowledge, support, and motivation that prevent exclusive breastfeeding. The study involves an educational intervention where 30 first-time pregnant women receive breastfeeding education through a card game method. This game-based learning uses specially designed cards to deliver health messages in an engaging and interactive way, aiming to improve participants' breastfeeding knowledge and self-efficacy. The education sessions are given twice, two weeks apart, during late pregnancy (34th to 38th week). Participants will be assessed on breastfeeding self-efficacy at the 36th week of pregnancy and after birth. The study collects information on breastfeeding success and satisfaction following the intervention. Only healthy first-time pregnant women who can read and understand Turkish and meet other criteria are included. The study monitors participants with planned cesarean sections who have live, healthy babies. Data gathered will help determine if this card game education method supports better breastfeeding outcomes.

This research aims to evaluate how oral health education affects individuals diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who use inhaled medication. The study focuses on understanding the relationship between inhaler use and oral health status in COPD patients, assessing this through oral health evaluations before and after the intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive education on mouth care after using inhaled medication, while the control group will not receive any oral health education. The education and questionnaires are conducted through face-to-face interviews, each taking approximately 20-25 minutes. After three months, participants will return for an oral health assessment to evaluate the effects of the training. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and receive verbal and written consent procedures. Researchers will ensure all questions are answered fully, and missing information will be requested if needed. The main outcome measured is oral health status using the Oral Assessment Guide at baseline and three months post-intervention. This study includes COPD patients aged between 35 and 80 years and monitors their oral health changes over the three-month period.

Researchers are evaluating exercise capacity, lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. These mental health conditions are linked to sedentary lifestyles, side effects from medications, and higher risks of other health problems, all of which can reduce physical fitness and lung health. The study aims to better understand these effects to help develop improved rehabilitation approaches for this population. Participants will undergo tests of lung function following ATS/ERS guidelines, including pulmonary function tests and measurements of respiratory muscle strength using maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures. Exercise capacity will be measured with a 6 Minute Walk Test, and quality of life will be assessed through the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire. Each assessment is designed to evaluate different aspects of physical and respiratory health. During the study, participants will complete all assessments on the first day. These include measurements of lung volumes, airflow rates, respiratory muscle pressures, walking distance, and quality of life questionnaires. The main outcomes measured are lung function parameters like forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume, respiratory muscle strength, and endurance. The study covers adults aged 18 to 65 who meet inclusion criteria and excludes those with other medical conditions that affect respiratory or exercise function.

This research investigates rehabilitation methods for adults aged 18 to 70 who have lumbar radicular pain caused by intervertebral disc herniation and have undergone a caudal epidural steroid injection (CESI). The study aims to compare the effects of adding two different exercise programs to conventional physiotherapy on pain, disability, quality of life, and body awareness following CESI. This is a single-center, randomized controlled trial designed to find better post-injection rehabilitation approaches to improve long-term outcomes. Participants begin with a two-week rest period after CESI. Then, they are randomly assigned to one of three groups for six weeks of treatment, with sessions three times per week supervised by physiotherapists. The first group receives conventional physiotherapy alone, including heat, ultrasound, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). The second group receives the same physiotherapy plus aerobic exercise involving treadmill walking at 55-80% of their age-predicted maximum heart rate. The third group receives physiotherapy plus a progressive core-stabilization exercise program targeting deep trunk muscles through phased activities on unstable surfaces. Exercise intensity and progression are monitored carefully based on pain levels and technique. Throughout the study, participants attend supervised sessions and complete assessments at baseline, after six weeks of intervention, and at three and six months follow-up. Researchers measure changes in pain intensity using a numeric rating scale and evaluate back-specific disability, quality of life, and lumbar body awareness through validated questionnaires. Safety is monitored continuously, and adverse events are recorded. The overall participation duration is about six months, allowing evaluation of both immediate and sustained effects of the rehabilitation programs.

Breastfeeding is crucial for infant nutrition, providing essential nutrients for healthy growth and development. Despite improvements in breastfeeding rates, they remain below desired levels. This research aims to evaluate how Oketani breast massage affects breastfeeding success, mothers' confidence in breastfeeding, and their satisfaction, focusing on first-time mothers. The study investigates the Oketani breast massage, a technique that involves massaging and gently milking the base of the breasts to improve milk secretion and help prevent issues like mastitis. This painless method helps mothers relax and supports breastfeeding training provided by health professionals. Participants receive education and consultation alongside the massage to encourage proper breastfeeding behaviors. Participants will be assessed using the Antenatal and Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form during the first and second weeks of pregnancy and one day after labor. Researchers will monitor breastfeeding success, self-confidence, and satisfaction. The study targets primiparous mothers who meet the criteria, and the total participation includes prenatal and postpartum periods for evaluation and support.

Researchers are evaluating the Turkish version of the Outcome Expectations for Yoga (OEY) Scale, which measures attitudes and beliefs about the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of yoga practice in adults. This study aims to confirm the validity and reliability of the scale in the Turkish language to ensure it accurately reflects these outcomes for Turkish-speaking adults. The study involves a validity and reliability assessment of the Turkish OEY Scale. Participants will complete the scale, and researchers will analyze the responses to determine if the scale consistently and accurately measures outcome expectations related to yoga practice. Participants will be adults aged 18 to 65 years who have not recently practiced yoga or similar therapies frequently. The main outcome is the OEY Scale results measured over a 6-month period. Researchers will use these results to evaluate how well the Turkish version of the scale performs. The study excludes pregnant women and those with a body mass index over 40 to ensure appropriate participant health status.