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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression disorder, affecting sensory and motor function in the hand. This research aims to explore how ultrasound measurements of the median nerve relate to patients' tactile sensation levels. The study focuses on patients with mild to moderate CTS diagnosed through electrodiagnostic tests, investigating whether ultrasound parameters correspond to sensory complaints such as numbness and loss of sensation. Participants will undergo diagnostic tests including nerve conduction studies of the upper extremity, ultrasound imaging to measure the median nerve's cross-sectional area and echogenicity, and tactile sensory testing. These assessments help evaluate the relationship between sonographic findings and sensory function in the hand affected by CTS. During the study, researchers will measure outcomes like nerve ultrasound results and various sensory discrimination tests after 3 months. Participants will be evaluated for changes in tactile sensation using tests such as pointed-blunt discrimination, two-point discrimination, and Semmes Weinstein tests. The study provides detailed monitoring of sensory function and nerve characteristics to understand their connection in CTS patients aged 18 to 65 years.

Urinary catheterization is a common nursing procedure used to safely drain urine from the bladder, but errors during insertion can cause serious complications like catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). These infections are among the most frequent hospital-acquired infections and can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and more patient complications. This research aims to compare a new teaching method called Pecha Kucha, a concise and structured presentation format, with traditional teaching methods for training nursing students in urinary catheterization skills. All nursing students first attend a theoretical course including a lecture and instructional video, then study reference materials at home. One week later, before practicing in the lab, students are divided into three groups: one receives a brief Pecha Kucha presentation to reinforce knowledge, another gets traditional instructor-led demonstrations on mannequins, and the last group performs the procedure without extra demonstration beyond the video. Participants' skill performance, knowledge, procedure time, and satisfaction with training are assessed immediately after the intervention. This includes evaluations of how well students perform catheter insertion and their understanding of the procedure. The study's findings may help improve clinical skills education by identifying more effective teaching strategies for nursing students.