The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Anxiety, Vital Signs on Hernia Patients Operated With Spinal Anesthesia

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Patient Centered Care

• Registration Number: NCT07065084
• Lead Sponsor: Celal Bayar University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-24
• Primary Completion: 2021-11-24
• Study Completion: 2023-06-23
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-28
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-14
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-15
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

diagnosed with hernia spinal anesthesia used

Exclusion Criteria

psychiatric/mental illness vision/hearing disability general anesthesia used

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain level	preoperative and intraoperative: Two time	Patients' pain intensity was assessed intraoperatively and postoperatively using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Scale scores range from 0-10.; A high score indicates an increase in the patient's pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety Level	preoperative and intraoperative: two times	Anxiety scores of the patients before and after surgery were determined using the 'State-Trait Anxiety Inventory' prepared by Spielberger et al.; The total score of the scale ranges between 20-80. A total score above 60 indicates severe anxiety. a high score on the scale in the study indicates that the patient's anxiety during and after the procedure is elevated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Manisa Celal Bayar University; 🇹🇷 Manisa, Yunusemre, Turkey