Effect of Virtual Reality on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction in Total Knee Replacement

The Effect of Virtual Reality Applications on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Before and After Total Knee Replacement: A Randomised Controlled Study

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in managing preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing total knee replacement. Investigators will assess the impact of preoperative VR training on anxiety levels, explore the effectiveness of relaxing and distracting VR videos for pain management after surgery, and determine the optimal timing for VR application by comparing different VR intervention times. Our goal is to identify how VR can improve both the emotional and physical recovery process for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with an ASA score of 1, 2, or 3
• Elective unilateral total knee replacement surgery was planned,
• Patients who are able to read and write in Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Using >30 mg of oral oxycodone or equivalent daily
• Long-term opioid use (>12 weeks)
• Substance use disorder
• Scheduled for emergency surgery
• Scheduled for revision surgery
• Requiring postoperative intensive care
• Patients with visual or hearing impairments
• Individuals experiencing motion-related nausea or dizziness
• History of stroke or dementia
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures