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| Baskent University | OTHER |
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The research will be conducted randomly in order to determine the effect of VR and AR on pruritus symptom.
In this study, there will be three groups: intervention group 1 with autogenic relaxation (AR), intervention group 2 with virtual reality (VR) game application and control group with routine nursing care and kidney functions narration. The number of volunteers to be included in the study was determined by power analysis. Forty patients with itch symptoms will be included in each group. Preliminary application for all three groups will be performed in the patient group registered to the Dialysis Unit of the Nephrology Department of Hacettepe University and Baskent University Hospital. Socio-Demographic Form, 5-D Itch Scale, Dermatology Life Quality Index, State and Trait Anxiety Scale, Pruritus Behavior and SGO / OR Application Log.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autogenic Relaxation | Experimental | Autogenic Relaxation: It is an exercise program consisting of standard sentences that describe the body's absolute comfort and calm features. |
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| Virtual Reality | Experimental | Virtual reality: Playing games via smart phone with virtual reality glasses and headset. |
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| Control Group | Other | Routine nursing care and kidney function narration |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Autogenic Relaxation | Other | Autogenic relaxation |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 5-D Itch Scale | The score obtained from information about itching severity, frequency, and its effect on daily life activities. | Assessing change of 5-D Itch Scale scores baseline, first, fifth and seventh weeks. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Dermatology Life Quality Index | The scale gives an information about quality of life | Assessing change of Dermatology Life Quality Index scores baseline, first, fifth and seventh weeks. . |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| NEÅžE ALTINOK ERSOY, PHDC | Hacettepe University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Neşe Altinok Ersoy | Ankara | Eyalet/Yerleşke | 06100 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41069201 | Derived | Altinok Ersoy N, Akyar I, Yildirim T, Erdogmus S. Effects of a Virtual Reality Game or Autogenic Relaxation on Pruritus, Anxiety and Dermatologic Quality of Life in Haemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Nurs Pract. 2025 Oct;31(5):e70071. doi: 10.1111/ijn.70071. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D051436 | Renal Insufficiency, Chronic |
| D011537 | Pruritus |
| ID | Term |
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| D051437 | Renal Insufficiency |
| D007674 | Kidney Diseases |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001326 | Autogenic Training |
| ID | Term |
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| D006990 | Hypnosis |
| D026441 | Mind-Body Therapies |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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| virtual reality game application |
| Other |
virtual reality game application, |
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| kidney function narration | Other | kidney function narration |
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The scale gives an information about anxiety
| Assessing change of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores baseline, first, fifth and seventh weeks. |
| D005261 |
| Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D002908 | Chronic Disease |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D012877 | Skin Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D011613 |
| Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |