Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi

Nurses with overweight and female gender characteristics often experience disruptions in their eating behaviors due to stressful working conditions. These disruptions can lead to physical and psychosocial problems (Nicholls et al., 2017). Studies have shown that guided self-help programs, based on cognitive behavioral therapy interventions, are effective in addressing uncontrolled and emotional eating behaviors (Carrard et al., 2011; Cachelin et al., 2015). However, the use of supportive tools to assist the facilitator in group-based interventions of these evidence-based self-help programs and their impact on individual recovery processes remain unexplored. Additionally, no studies have been found investigating the application of these AI-supported guided self-help programs among female nurses, who are frequently exposed to stress and at high risk of obesity.
Given the demanding workloads of nurses, cost-effective and easily accessible online programs have been found to promote recovery (Jenkins et al., 2021). Therefore, it is essential to test this AI-supported program in an online group format with overweight and obese woman nurses.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a ChatGPT-supported online group-guided self-help program on uncontrolled and emotional eating behaviors and body image in overweight and obese woman nurses through a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be recruited via an announcement shared on social media platforms (Instagram). Nurses who respond to the announcement will be asked to complete a survey through Google Forms. Those randomly assigned to the intervention group will participate in online group sessions conducted via Google Meets. Pre- and post-test data will be collected using Google Forms.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of virtual reality exercises on lower extremity skin temperature, arterial stiffness, gait parameters and enjoyment of exercise in individuals with peripheral arterial disease.

Sixty three individuals with chronic subacromial pain syndrome will be included in our study. In the evaluations to be made to the participants; Pain intensity will be measured with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), joint movement and shoulder proprioception will be measured with the inclinometer, and shoulder muscle strength will be measured with the digital hand dynamometer. In addition, functionality and disability levels will be determined by SPADI and Short form-Questionnaire for Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems (Q-DASH). Supraspinatus tendon thickness and acromiohumeral space measurements will be made by ultrasonographic imaging. Patient satisfaction will be evaluated with the Visual Analog Patient Satisfaction Scale survey and quality of life will be evaluated with the SF-12 survey (The 12-item Short Form Survey).
Participants will be randomly divided into 3 groups of 21 participants each. In addition to the standard physiotherapy program, taping around the shoulder will be applied to the kinesio taping group, and localized vibration therapy around the shoulder will be applied to the localized vibration therapy group, in addition to the standard physiotherapy program. The Control Group (CG) will receive the same physiotherapy program as the other groups and will attend the same number of sessions as the other groups, accompanied by a physiotherapist. Evaluations will be made and analyzed before treatment, after 3 weeks of treatment, after 6 weeks of treatment, at 12 weeks and at the end of 24 weeks.