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Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Anxiety and Fear in Patients

Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Anxiety and Fear in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor

Cukurova University

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Aug 20, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Preoperative Patients Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if virtual reality application effects on anxiety and fear in patients who will undergo abdominal surgery. It will also learn about the practical of virtual reality application in preoperative theatre. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does virtual reality reduce patient anxiety levels before surgery? * Is virtual reality useful for patients to watch videos in the preoperative area? Researchers will compare virtual reality videos to routine nursing care to see if virtual reality works to treat preoperative anxiety and surgical fear. Participants will: * watch videos of nature scenes with VR glasses in the waiting area before surgery. * answer the surgical fear quastionairre items for preoperative fear test

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery can reduce anxiety and fear in patients scheduled for laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. The VR experience is intended as a calming distraction to ease the stress of the pre-operative period. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are scheduled for laparoscopic (minimally invasive) abdominal surgery under general anesthesia - You are able to communicate and give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You normally wear glasses (which may not be compatible with the VR headset) - Your health status is classified as ASA score 3 or above (meaning a serious systemic illness) - You have vertigo or motion sickness (which may be worsened by VR) - You have a known psychiatric or behavioral diagnosis Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVirtual reality

Patients in the experimental group were shown videos of natural landscapes with VR glasses in their beds. This application was used to distract patients who were experiencing negative emotions just before surgery. The video session begins with the introduction of the virtual reality glasses. A motionless virtual area is determined at the point where the patient's stretcher is located. The glasses are placed on the patient's head and both hands of the patient are trained to use the remote control. Video content is selected and started according to the patient's preference. Video sessions last approximately 10 minutes.

Locations(1)

Balcali Hospital Health Application and Research Center

Adana, Sarıçam, Turkey (Türkiye)

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