The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain Intensity and Anxiety Level in Endoscopy Patients
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Enrollment
- 78
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Physiological Symptoms of Anxiety Follow-up Form
Study Overview
Brief Summary
In contemporary medicine, endoscopic procedures are often regarded as the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal illnesses due to the essential role they play in these processes. Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows direct visualization of the gastrointestinal tract using a flexible, camera-equipped instrument.However, due to their invasive nature, these methods pose certain challenges for both healthcare professionals and patients. In particular, the physical discomfort and pain experienced during the procedure can lead to a negative attitude toward the process in patients, which can indirectly affect the success of the procedure .Despite the fact that a number of studies have examined the impact of virtual reality applications on pain and anxiety during endoscopy, the conclusions remain inconsistent. Moreover, relatively few studies have assessed physiological signs of anxiety. Therefore, uncertainties remain regarding the generalizability of existing findings. The present study aimed to examine the effect of virtual reality application on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing endoscopy.
Detailed Description
This study includes the examination of the effect of applying virtual reality interventions, which are used for the treatment of anxiety problems, to patients who will undergo bronchoscopy. For this purpose, first of all, a relaxation intervention will be designed in a virtual reality environment. The virtual reality environment will be organized on the basis of relaxation exercise. In this direction, first of all, an image will be created by taking 3D modeling service and the text of the relaxation exercise prepared in the presence of a professional sound artist will be transferred to the image with sound.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Virtual Reality Based Relaxation Program
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Eligible individuals were adults aged 18 or older, capable of effective communication, and scheduled for non-sedated oral gastroduodenoscopy (OGD).
Exclusion Criteria
- •included emergency endoscopy, neurological conditions (e.g., migraine, vertigo, chronic headaches), or sensory impairments affecting hearing or vision.
Arms & Interventions
Virtual Reality Based Relaxation Program
Virtual Reality Based Relaxation Program
Intervention: Virtual Reality Based Relaxation Program (Other)
Control group
Routine maintenance will be applied.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Physiological Symptoms of Anxiety Follow-up Form
Time Frame: 1 hours later
This form was created by the researcher to record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and peripheral oxygen saturation value.
Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: 1 hours later
Visual Analog Scale is used to convert some values that cannot be measured numerically into digital. Two end definitions of the parameter to be evaluated are written at the two ends of a 100 mm line and the patient is asked to indicate where on this line their situation is appropriate by drawing a line or by placing a dot or pointing.0 points means no pain, 100 points means a lot of pain
Anxiety Assessment Scale
Time Frame: 1 hours later
Patients will be asked to show their anxiety levels before and after the procedure on a 10 cm long horizontal line. Line has 0 at the beginning and 10 at the end. 10 means very extreme anxiety and 0 means no anxiety.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan
Principal Investigator
Ataturk University