Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal
The Effect of Nature Sounds in a Virtual Reality Forest During Chest Tube Removal on Pain, Vital Signs, Comfort, and Patient Satisfaction
Uskudar University
60 participants
Dec 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal. This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences in pain, comfort, patient satisfaction, and vital signs between the experimental and control groups during chest tube removal. "In this study, a VR video featuring a relaxing forest environment with nature sounds will be used with a virtual reality headset. Patients will be exposed to both auditory and visual stimuli. It is anticipated that the findings of this randomized controlled experimental study will make a significant contribution to the literature and clinical
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Able to speak and understand Turkish
- Willing to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
- No auditory or visual impairments
Exclusion Criteria3
- Patients with impaired orientation to time and place
- Patients with migraine, vertigo, or dizziness
- Illiterate patients
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Interventions
During chest tube removal, the patient will wear a VR headset and headphones to view a virtual forest environment and listen to nature sounds; pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction will be assessed during this period.
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NCT07457788