Six research proposals prepared within the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy departments were deemed worthy of support.
Faculty of Health Sciences Makes Strong Contributions to Scientific Research
Students at Atlas University's Faculty of Health Sciences are continuing their scientific research and project development work within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2209-A program. The students' projects, focusing on various clinical and functional research topics, stand out both for their search for evidence-based solutions to current health problems and for their contribution to the academic development of young researchers.
A total of 6 research proposals prepared by students from the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy have been awarded funding under the TÜBİTAK 2209-A program, to be conducted under the guidance of expert academics in the field.
Research on Technology Use and Posture Attracts Attention
Among the TÜBİTAK 2209-A achievements of Atlas University Faculty of Health Sciences students, projects examining the physical and sensory effects of today's digital lifestyle habits stand out.
The project titled "The Effects of Different Physiotherapy Approaches on Disability, Pressure Pain Threshold, Posture, Balance, Muscle Strength, Range of Motion, and Psychosocial Parameters in University Students with Text Neck Syndrome" aims to determine the most effective physiotherapy approach for musculoskeletal problems developing due to technology use.
Associate Professor Dr. Gamze Demircioğlu served as the project's advisor, while Sude Naz Zafer was the project leader; Sahra Nur Aydın and Ceren Çetrefil served as researchers in the project.
The effects of smartphone use on hand sense and function will be examined.
The study titled "Investigation of the Effects of Smartphone Use on Light Touch, Vibration, Two-Point Discrimination Sense, and Upper Extremity Functions in Young Adults" aims to reveal the effects of intensive device use on the sensory and functional characteristics of the hand. The project, supervised by Lecturer Sena Öndeş, is led by Özlem Düzgün, with Fatma Zehra Parmaksız, Eylül Avşin Dinçer, and Sahar Salehzadeh serving as researchers.
Studies on Chronic Pain and Exercise Interventions
Students at the Faculty of Health Sciences developed projects focusing on innovative exercise approaches in the management of musculoskeletal problems and chronic pain.
The effectiveness of foam roller application in chronic lower back pain will be investigated.
The study titled "The Effect of Foam Roller Application on Kinesiophobia, Flexibility, Pain, and Pain Threshold in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain" aims to contribute to practical exercise approaches by examining changes in kinesiophobia and flexibility in individuals with low back pain.
In the project, which was advised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aybüke Ersin, Eren Özdemir served as the project leader, while the project researchers were Servan Bağdu, Fatma Nur Şener, Efekan Demiroğlu, Dilan Acar, Sümeyye Kaya, and Utkucan İbrahim Demirbaş.
Elderly Care and Holistic Geriatric Assessment
Interdisciplinary studies are being conducted to address functional losses that occur with the aging process and to improve quality of life.
Holistic parameters will be examined in elderly people living in nursing homes.
The project titled "The Relationship Between Participation in Activities of Daily Living, Activity Performance, Physical Performance, Balance, and Frailty in Elderly Individuals Living in Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Assessment Study" aims to analyze the functional independence and fall risks of elderly individuals from a combined perspective of occupational therapy and physiotherapy disciplines.
The project, supervised by Lecturer Onur Turan and led by Bahar Beyza Nur Sofuoğlu, included researchers Derya Kocabay, Hatice Kübra Arslan, and Merve Ömeroğlu.
The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Physical Performance
Research that will contribute to determining the physical fitness profiles of young adults is gaining prominence.
The effects of different BMI levels on sensory-motor control will be analyzed.
The study titled "Investigation of the Effects of Different Body Mass Index Levels on Muscle Strength, Balance, Agility, Functional Capacity, Joint Position Sense, and Flexibility in Healthy Young Adults" will evaluate the relationship between BMI levels and physical performance and sensorimotor control parameters.
The project, supervised by Lecturer Onur Turan and led by Mahvash Karimi, included researchers Melis Yılmaz, M. Mahdi Alwaisi, Yazdan Ansari, and Omar Ashraf.
Tele-Rehabilitation Based Approaches in Women's Health
An innovative project focusing on non-pharmacological and digital health solutions in the field of women's health has been awarded funding.
Relaxation and visualization exercises for premenstrual syndrome will be compared.
The study titled "Investigation and Comparison of the Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery Exercises on Symptom Severity and Autonomic Response in Premenstrual Syndrome" will investigate effective non-pharmacological approaches in the management of PMS symptoms using a tele-rehabilitation model.
The project, supervised by Lecturer Sena Öndeş and led by Sena Nur Yıldırım, included researchers Berra Nur Şahin, Aslı Demir, and Müzeyyen Balçık.
