Maltepe

Researchers are studying Parkinson's Disease (PD), a condition that affects movement and daily activities, to see how well patients can manage their exercise routines using telerehabilitation. The study focuses on whether self-managed exercise plans improve quality of life, walking speed, and functional abilities as effectively as supervised programs, and whether managing their own exercise helps patients stick to their routines. Early participation in rehabilitation is known to improve quality of life, but patients often face barriers like transportation, costs, and motivation. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups for an 8-week exercise program. One group will follow a continuous, web-based supervised exercise plan, while the other group will choose when to complete their exercises each day independently. Exercises include stretching, strengthening, balance, and neuromotor activities designed for home performance. The study uses a telerehabilitation method to help patients manage exercise times on their own. During the study, participants' clinical and demographic information will be recorded. Assessments before and after the program will measure motor function, balance, mobility, walking speed, endurance, quality of life, and motivation to exercise. Patients will keep an exercise diary and complete usability questionnaires about the web system. The study monitors changes in motor impairment, behavioral regulation, physical endurance, walking speed, mobility, body position, and quality of life to evaluate the effects of the exercise management approach.

Researchers are evaluating the Turkish version of the Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ-T), which was originally developed in English to identify obstacles to physical activity. This study aims to translate and culturally adapt the BBAQ into Turkish and assess its reliability and validity among healthy adults aged 18 to 35 years. The research addresses physical inactivity and related health knowledge and attitudes. The process includes a standardized back-translation method performed by two bilingual translators. A pilot study with 15 participants will assess the clarity of the language, relevance of concepts, and time needed to complete the quiz. Participants will complete the BBAQ-T twice, with a 5 to 7 day interval to evaluate test-retest reliability. Additional analyses will assess internal consistency and construct validity by comparing the BBAQ-T with other Turkish questionnaires on perceived barriers to physical activity and quality of life. A total of 210 healthy participants will take part in the study, which involves reading and writing in Turkish and following simple instructions. Researchers will monitor the quiz responses to measure barriers to physical activity and collect data on questionnaire reliability and validity. The study also evaluates participant adherence and cognitive function to ensure accurate completion. The overall participation duration includes initial and follow-up assessments within one week.