Effect of Virtual Reality on Pain, Anxiety and Vital Signs During Diabetic Foot Care

The Effect of Virtual Reality Intervention on Pain Level, State Anxiety, and Vital Signs During Foot Care in Individuals With Diabetic Foot Ulcers

This study aims to determine the effects of a virtual reality (VR) intervention on pain level, state anxiety, and vital signs during foot care in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers. The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial and includes 64 individuals with diabetes (intervention=32, control=32). The intervention group will receive VR during diabetic foot care, while the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected at pre-test and post-test using the Demographic Information Form, Vital Signs Form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS 22.0.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 years and older Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetic foot ulcer classified as Wagner stage 3 or 4 No mental or physical condition that would interfere with communication or participation No visual or hearing impairment Ability to understand and speak Turkish Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of chronic wounds other than diabetic foot ulcer (e.g., arterial or venous ulcers) Age under 18 years