An interventional study of Virtual Reality Goggles in Pain Management, Wound Care and Heart Surgery, sponsored by Aydin Adnan Menderes University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-20.
Sponsored by Aydin Adnan Menderes University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of virtual reality glasses, a non-pharmacological method used in pain and anxiety management in nursing practices, on the pain, anxiety, and vital parameters perceived by patients undergoing their first dressing change after open heart surgery. Additionally, the study aims to obtain information about the safety of the virtual reality application. The primary questions this study seeks to answer are as follows:
Does the virtual reality headset application reduce the pain participants feel during the procedure?
Does the application reduce participants' anxiety levels during the procedure?
Does the virtual reality application have a positive effect on vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, etc.)?
Do participants experience any side effects or medical problems during this application?
Researchers will compare the group that received virtual reality glasses during the first dressing change after open-heart surgery with the standard care (control group) to evaluate the effects of the intervention.
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In this group, virtual reality glasses were used during the procedure for individuals who would have their first dressing changed on the first postoperative day after open heart surgery.
Device: Virtual Reality Goggles
A standard dressing change procedure was performed on this group.
A device consisting of glasses placed on the head of patients in the intervention group and earphones attached to the glasses
Pain Severity
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). It is a 10 cm scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Measurements were taken before the dressing procedure and 10 minutes after the procedure.
Time frame: Immediately before the dressing procedure and 10 minutes after the procedure
Anxiety level
Anxiety will be measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The inventory consist of 20 items rated on a 4 point Likert scale ranging from 1 (not at all), to 4 (very much so). The state anxiety subscale will be pre and post intervention to evaluate changes in situational anxiety levels.
Time frame: Immediately before the dressing procedure and 10 minutes after the procedure
Plan to share: Yes
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