The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Anxiety and Vital Signs During the Procedure in Hernia Patients Operated With Spinal Anesthesia
The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Anxiety and Vital Signs During the Procedure in Hernia Patients Operated With Spinal Anesthesia
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of virtual reality application on pain, anxiety and vital signs during the procedure. This randomized controlled study included 110 hernia patients who underwent spinal anesthesia in the General Surgery Operating Room of a hospital in the western region of Turkey. Patients were randomly assigned to the experimental group or the control group. Patients in the experimental group (n=55) were shown virtual reality goggles and a music-enhanced video for 20 minutes during the surgical procedure. Patients in the control group (n=55) received standard nursing care. Patients in both groups were evaluated using VAS, State and Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Life Findings Monitoring Form.
Keywords: Virtual Reality simulation, Anxiety, Surgery, Pain, Nursing Care
Inclusion Criteria:
diagnosed with hernia spinal anesthesia used
Exclusion Criteria:
psychiatric/mental illness vision/hearing disability general anesthesia used