Virtual Realityon Pain, Anxiety and Comfort During Trigger Point Injection

The Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain, Anxiety and Patient Comfort During Trigger Point Injection

To determine the effects of virtual reality application during trigger point injection on patients' pain, anxiety and comfort levels.This research was planned as a randomized controlled experimental type. The population of the research was planned to include patients who applied to the Algology polyclinic for trigger point injection. The sample of the research will consist of 150 patients who meet the sampling criteria and agree to participate in the research.Inclusion criteria: Trigger point injection applied for the first time, 18 years and over, understand and speak Turkish, understand verbal and written information given.Patients will be divided into two groups: experimental (virtual reality) and control groups.Data will be collected with the Case Report Form, State Anxiety Scale, General Comfort Scale and Visual Analog Scale.Patients' anxiety, comfort and pain levels will be evaluated before and after trigger point injection.

Patients in the experimental group will be shown videos that the patient wants to watch, such as nature and seaside walks, underwater videos, with music background, through virtual reality glasses for 10 minutes.Patients in the control group will continue routine practice.Patients' anxiety, comfort and pain levels will be evaluated before and after trigger point injection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The procedure will be applied for the first time

  • 18 years and over
  • Able to understand and speak Turkish
  • Able to understand verbal and written information given
  • Having good cognitive abilities
  • Without visual or hearing loss
  • Patients who agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who do not understand or speak Turkish
• Does not understand verbal and written information
• Those with impaired cognitive abilities
• Epilepsy