Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on preprocedural anxiety, psychological readiness, and postprocedural satisfaction.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the Endoscopy Unit of Kelkit State Hospital. A total of 64 patients scheduled to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will be enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the virtual reality intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive a virtual reality application before the endoscopy procedure, whereas participants in the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Endoscopy Patient Information Form, the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I), a single-item Psychological Readiness Assessment, and a single-item Postprocedural Satisfaction Assessment. Anxiety and psychological readiness will be evaluated before the procedure, and patient satisfaction will be assessed immediately after the procedure.
Expected Results: It is anticipated that the virtual reality intervention will reduce preprocedural anxiety, improve psychological readiness, and increase postprocedural satisfaction compared with standard care.
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Due to the nature of the intervention, participant and investigator blinding was not feasible. To minimize assessment bias, group allocation will be coded as Group 1 and Group 2 before statistical analysis, and the statistician (outcome assessor) will remain blinded to group allocation until all analyses have been completed.
Participants will receive a virtual reality intervention before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in addition to standard preprocedural care. The virtual reality application will be administered before the endoscopy procedure using a virtual reality headset.
Participants will receive a virtual reality intervention using a virtual reality headset before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The intervention is designed to reduce preprocedural anxiety, improve psychological readiness, and enhance patient satisfaction.
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