This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based multisensory intervention for postoperative recovery in patients receiving gynecological surgery.
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based multisensory intervention for postoperative recovery in patients receiving gynecological surgery. The results of the study included postoperative pain response, comfort, and anxiety of the patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
100
The head-mounted virtual reality device is used to provide patients with relaxing videos of nature scenes accompanied by calming music and guided meditations.
The cotton ball soaked in lavender essential oil is placed near the patient's pillow.
Pain response
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scale was used to assess the pain response of patients.
Time frame: The pain response of patients was assessed at 0.5 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour postoperatively, and immediately after intervention.
Anxiety
The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scale was used to assess the anxiety of patients.
Time frame: The anxiety level of patients was assessed immediately after the intervention.
Sleep quality
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was used to assess the postoperative sleep quality of patients.
Time frame: The sleep quality of patients was assessed at 24 hour postoperatively.
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