INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate posture, cervical joint movement, and cervical proprioception in participants with chronic neck pain (CNP) and compare them with healthy individuals.
METHODS: Forty individuals with CNP who were academicians at Istanbul Gelisim University’s Vocational School of Health Services and 40 asymptomatic individuals were included the research. Pain intensity was evaluated with a Visual Analog Scale, cervical range of motion (ROM) with a digital goniometer, proprioception sense with target angle test and head repositioning test, posture with New York Posture Analysis Method (NYPAM), muscle shortness with standard tape measure, and neck disability status with neck disability index.
RESULTS: The pain intensity of the CNP group at night, during activity, and at rest was found to be higher than the asymptomatic group (p<0.05). It was observed that the cervical ROM values of the CNP group were lower than the control group in all directions (p<0.05). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of pectoralis minor muscle shortness (p>0.05). NYPAM score was lower in the CNP group than in the control group (p<0.05). It was observed that NDI questionnaire scores were higher in the CNP group than the control group (p<0.05). In all tests, the joint position sense (JPS) error values of the CNP group were found to be higher than control group (p<0.05). There was no significant relationship between pain intensity and JPS error amount in the CNP group (p>0.05).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Data show that it was observed that the cervical ROM decreased in the CNP group. It was determined that posture changes occurred in the CNP group. In addition, it was determined that there was a decrease in proprioception sense in the cervical region in the CNP group. However, no relationship was found between CNP and cervical proprioception sense. We think that pain is a complex sensation by nature, it may not be directly associated with neck proprioception, and clearer results can be obtained through research on specific neck pain groups.

INTRODUCTION: The most effective method of protection against infectious diseases is vaccination. Diabetic individuals are more susceptible to infections. Vaccination has a critical importance for individuals with Type 1 diabetes. In light of this information; to evaluate the thoughts and attitudes of families about the COVID-19 vaccine with children having Type 1 diabetes; it is aimed to evaluate whether children between the ages of 12–18 years and being defined for COVID-19 vaccine were vaccinated and if not, the reason for this unvaccinated situation.
METHODS: A questionnaire form created by the researcher by reviewing the literature questioned to 85 parents having Type 1 diabetic children between the ages of 12 and 18, being defined for the COVID-19 vaccine who applied to the endocrinology outpatient clinic, and accordingly, the study data were evaluated using descriptive statistical methods.
RESULTS: The rate of parents who were worried that their child with diabetes would get COVID-19 infection in the pandemic was 81.2%. In the evaluation of the COVID-19 vaccine, 82.4% of the parents stated that the vaccine was protective, while 17.6% thought that the vaccine was not protective. Thirty out of 85 parents stated that they did not vaccinate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine and defined the reasons for not vaccinating as their not finding the vaccine safe, being undecided, not preferring the vaccine, hesitating due to the age of the child, and the fact that their child had COVID-19 infection beforehand. About 43.5% of these 85 parents, who participated in our study, stated that they had anxiety about vaccination.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It has been concluded that although parents are afraid of COVID-19 infection, the vaccination rates of their children with Type 1 diabetes are low due to their concerns about the vaccine. Our study results show that the COVID-19 vaccine is a new vaccine, not been applied to children before, and the possibility of side effects after vaccination causes anxiety and hesitation, especially in parents of children with chronic diseases.

INTRODUCTION: With the rise of social media platforms, people have increasingly turned to the Internet to learn about disease causes, treatments, and alternative therapies. The aim of this study was to examine how clinicians and clinics can effectively utilize social media applications with proper planning. In addition, it aims to identify the influence of advertising on people’s social media use and clinical choices. Finally, the rates at which patients share their clinical experiences online were investigated.
METHODS: In this study, the survey method, one of the quantitative research models, was used and the participants were determined by purposive sampling method. The sample size of the study consists of 300 people who know chiropractic. A questionnaire form consisting of 21 questions was used as a data collection tool and the data were collected online with Google Forms. The statistical significance value was set at p<0.05 in the study
RESULTS: The study found significant differences between the responses to the question “Where did you hear about chiropractic?” and various factors. 82.1% of those who heard about chiropractic from health professionals received chiropractic treatment, compared to 62.8% of those who heard about it from social media (p<0.001). 84.8% of those who heard about it from health professionals thought chiropractic treatment would be relieving, whereas 68.6% of those who heard about it from social media shared this belief (p=0.004). In addition, 88.4% of those who heard about it from health professionals were not afraid of chiropractic, compared to 67.2% of those who heard about it from social media (p<0.001). There was also a significant difference in chiropractic treatment rates between genders, with 74.1% of men and 63.8% of women having received treatment (p=0.042).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the participants’ opinions about chiropractic treatment were positive. A significant portion of the participants, especially those who learned about chiropractic from health professionals, showed a high level of interest in seeking and undergoing chiropractic treatment. In addition, most participants believed that chiropractic care would be effective and was not afraid of the treatment, indicating a generally favorable perception of chiropractic methods.

INTRODUCTION: This study was designed to assess the recovery levels of patients who have undergone surgical interventions and are scheduled for discharge. It was conducted as a descriptive quantitative study in the general surgery ward of a state hospital between April and May 2023. The study sample consisted of 333 patients.
METHODS: Data were collected using a patient ýdentification form and the Post-Discharge Recovery Scale and were analyzed with the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences 25.0. Descriptive statistics were used, and the distribution of the data was evaluated with the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, Q-Q plots, and histograms. Analysis of variance was applied for comparisons between more than two groups.
RESULTS: The results showed that 73% of the patients were between 18 and 65 years old, 54.1% were male, and 50.2% had a primary school education. In addition, 56.5% of the patients did not have any chronic diseases, 43.8% underwent general surgery, and 94.3% received discharge education.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: This study highlights that the recovery levels of patients undergoing surgical interventions can be influenced by various factors.

Infants’ taste and olfactory chemosensory systems develop early in life and are open to learning. Early feeding experiences form an important part of learning to enjoy and accept the tastes and flavors of foods specific to the infant’s feeding environment and culture. The process of infants becoming accustomed to tastes begins with the intake of amniotic fluid in the womb and is a journey that continues throughout the breastfeeding period. The transition to complementary foods further increases infants’ exposure to flavors by introducing new foods into their diet. Although genetic factors can influence individual differences, repeated exposure to foods can shape innate taste preferences. Therefore, it is important to provide diverse food from an early age. This review underlines the important role of the sense of taste in infant food consumption.

The term neurological diseases are a general expression encompassing a group of disorders primarily affecting neurons. The general character of neurological diseases is that they are progressive, leading to neuronal loss and consequent impairment of motor and cognitive function. Although symptom relief is possible, current treatments for any neurological disease are not sufficient. However, modifying rehabilitation methods are used. Virtual reality therapies present an alternative treatment approach, leveraging technological advancements, as opposed to traditional rehabilitation methods. The common features of these systems are that they perceive the patient’s movements and provide the opportunity to exercise by creating an interactive environment in line with their needs. Simultaneously, another significant factor is the potential to boost patient motivation through the provided exercises.