The Effect of Virtual Reality and Distraction Cards on Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Smear Layer; Cervical Cancer
• Interventions: Other: Distraction Cards Practice Group; Other: Virtual Reality (VR) Breathing Exercise Group; Other: Virtual Reality (VR)

• Registration Number: NCT05662683
• Lead Sponsor: Turkish Ministry of Health, Kahramanmaras Provincial Health Directorate

Brief Summary

When the literature is examined, it is seen that virtual reality and distraction cards are used during medical procedures, and they have a reducing effect on pain perception and lowering the level of anxiety . On the other hand, no study has been found in the literature on the application of virtual glasses and distraction cards to women in the PAP-SMEAR process. However, in accordance with the results of the study conducted with the application of virtual reality glasses and distraction cards, it is thought that the application of virtual glasses will have a positive effect on reducing the perceived pain of women in the PAP-SMEAR process of distraction cards.

Detailed Description

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable types of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. WHO recommends the use of PAP-SMEAR and HPV DNA primary screening test to prevent cervical cancer in women. . The crude incidence of cervical cancer per 100,000 women in Turkey in 2020 is . WHO has targeted a threshold of 4 per 100,000 women by 2030 for countries to eliminate cervical cancer. To achieve this goal, 90% of girls should be vaccinated with HPV until the age of 15, and 70% of women should be screened with high performance PAP-SMEAR and HPV DNA at the age of 35 and 45 For this reason, it is seen that the PAP-SMEAR test has an important place in the protection of women's health. For the Pap-Smear test procedure, gynecological examination and speculum examination are included . Experiencing pain, anxiety, shyness and fear during gynecological examination are among the barriers to applying for and taking the pap-smear test, which has an important place in protecting women's health In the literature, it is seen that virtual reality glasses and distraction cards, which are cognitive behavioral techniques, are used during medical procedures and have a reducing effect on the perception of pain and reduce the level of anxiety . No study has been found that examines the effect on satisfaction and satisfaction levels. However, in line with the results of the study, it is thought that the PAP-SMEAR procedure will have a positive effect on women's perceived pain and anxiety, and increase their satisfaction levels. It emphasizes the need for cost-effective and feasible non-pharmacological methods by healthcare professionals during PAP-SMEAR application.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-11-15
• Study Start: 2022-11-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-12-14
• Study First Posted: 2022-12-22
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-30
• Study Completion: 2023-01-30
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-06
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 132

Inclusion Criteria

• 30-65 years old, To see menstruation on the day of the operation, Turkish literate, No history of cervical surgery No active mental illness Did not use any pain or anxiety medication prior to the insertion procedure

Exclusion Criteria

• Those with visual and auditory disabilities, Using misoprostol during the procedure, Using pain medication before the procedure

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Working Group 2	Distraction Cards Practice Group	Distraction cards containing five optical illusion figures will be shown to the women by the researcher
Working Group 3	Virtual Reality (VR) Breathing Exercise Group	From the preparation stage of the PAP-SMEAR ALDIRAN procedure to the completion of the application process that takes PAP-SMEAR, the virtual reality glasses for breathing exercise by clicking the youtube.com link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pddb09FAs68) after providing an internet connection with a smartphone for the image. will be provided.
Working Group 1	Virtual Reality (VR)	From the preparation stage of the PAP-SMEAR removal procedure to the completion of the PAP-SMEAR removal procedure until the completion of the PAP-SMEAR removal procedure, after providing an internet connection with a smartphone for the image, clicking the youtube.com link and watching Relaxation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1iboKia3AQ) nature video virtual reality Goggles will be provided. Virtual reality glasses to be used in the research are not a medical device.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pulse Rate and Oxygen Saturation	20 minutes during pap smear	The pulse rate and saturation values of women will be evaluated physiologically using the sensor compatible planet 50n LT model pulse oximeter (Nellcor COVIDIEN SPO 2) device
Numerical Pain Rating Scale	(1) before inspection (2) speculum insertion (3) also performing the PAP-SMEAR import process; (4) will be evaluated after the end of the transaction.	In the numerical evaluation scale, pain ranges from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (unbearable pain).
Verbal Category Scale	(1) before inspection (2) speculum insertion (3) also performing the PAP-SMEAR import process; (4) will be evaluated after the end of the transaction.	The Verbal Category Scale is also called the Simple Descriptive Scale, and this scale is based on the patient's choice of the most appropriate word to describe the pain condition. Pain severity ranges from mild to unbearable. In this scale, he used the words "mild", "disturbing", "severe", "very severe", "unbearable" to describe the severity of pain (Annex-4). The individual is asked to choose the appropriate category for his situation.
State Anxiety Scale	after PAP-SMEAR procedure	In the State Anxiety Scale; There are ten reversed statements, items 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19 and 20. When scoring, the reversed and direct statements are summed. Responses with a value of 4 indicate high anxiety in direct statements. In reversed expressions; Responses with a value of 1 indicate high anxiety, and responses with a value of 4 indicate low anxiety. The State Anxiety Scale score is calculated by adding 50 points to the difference between the total weighted scores of the reverse statements and the direct statements. Scoring in the State Anxiety Scale varies between 20-80 points. A score of less than 36 is considered no anxiety, a score of 37-42 is considered mild anxiety, and a score of 42 and above is considered high anxiety.
Newcastle Nursing Care Satisfaction Scale	After PAP-SMEAR ALDIRAN procedure	The scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 19 items including nursing care. All items of the Newcastle Nursing Care Satisfaction Scale are positive. In the scoring used to determine the degree of satisfaction, there are statements such as "Not at all Satisfied=1 point, Slightly Satisfied=2 points, Fairly Satisfied=3 points, Very Satisfied=4 points, Extremely Satisfied=5 points". The scores given to the questions of all items marked on the score evaluation scale are added together. The maximum score obtained from the scale is 95, and the minimum score is 19. Evaluation is made by converting the total score obtained from the scale to 100. The increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates that the patients' satisfaction with nursing is high.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

TurkishMoHKahramanmarasPH; 🇹🇷 Kahramanmaraş, Turkey