Effect of VR Glasses and Stress Ball on Anxiety in Coronary Angiography Patients

The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses and Stress Ball on Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Study

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) glasses and the use of a stress ball on anxiety, pain, and satisfaction levels in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: one group received both VR and stress ball interventions during the procedure, while the control group received standard care. Anxiety, pain, and satisfaction levels were assessed and compared across the three groups at the conclusion of the procedure. The study seeks to contribute to evidence on non-pharmacological methods to improve patient comfort during invasive cardiac procedures.

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) glasses and the use of a stress ball on anxiety, pain, and satisfaction levels in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: one group received both VR and stress ball interventions during the procedure, while the control group received standard care. Anxiety, pain, and satisfaction levels were assessed and compared across the three groups at the conclusion of the procedure. The study seeks to contribute to evidence on non-pharmacological methods to improve patient comfort during invasive cardiac procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Voluntary participation in the study
• Age 18 years or older
• Undergoing coronary angiography for the first time
• Cognitive ability to answer the questions
• No diagnosis of anxiety disorder and no use of medication for anxiety / no psychiatric diagnosis
• No physical disability preventing the use of the stress ball
• No problems with vision, hearing, or understanding

Exclusion Criteria:

• None