Virtual Reality and White Noise During Peripheral IV Catheterization in Adults

N/ARecruitingNCT07241988

Gizem Göktuna60 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of using virtual reality glasses and white noise during peripheral intravenous catheterization on pain, anxiety, and satisfaction in adult patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality, white noise, or control. Pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using standardized scales immediately after the procedure, and satisfaction will be evaluated following the intervention. The study aims to determine whether these non-pharmacological methods can reduce pain and anxiety and increase patient satisfaction during intravenous catheterization.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Pain Anxiety Patient Satisfaction

Interventions

Virtual Reality GlassesBEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will wear virtual reality glasses displaying calming nature scenes accompanied by ambient sounds during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The intervention will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This visual distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.

White Noise (Rain Sound)BEHAVIORAL

Participants will listen to natural white noise, specifically the sound of rain, through headphones during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The sound will begin three minutes before the procedure and continue until completion. This auditory distraction technique is intended to reduce pain perception and anxiety levels and to increase patient satisfaction during the procedure.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 85 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * No verbal, visual, auditory, or perceptual communication impairment * Voluntary participation in the study * Clinical requirement for peripheral intravenous catheterization * No use of analgesic medication within the last 24 hours * No diagnosed neurological or psychiatric disorder * Ability to speak and understand Turkish * Successful peripheral intravenous catheterization on the first attempt Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Clinically unstable condition * Individuals with psychiatric, mental, visual, or hearing impairments that prevent effective communication * Individuals experiencing pain for any reason or using analgesic medication for pain management * Individuals using anxiolytic or sedative medications * Individuals who do not consent to participate in the study

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ain intensity during peripheral intravenous catheterization

Pain intensity will be measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) immediately after the procedure.

Time frame: Immediately after peripheral intravenous catheterization

Secondary Outcomes

Anxiety level during peripheral intravenous catheterization

Anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory-Short Form (STAIS-S). The scale measures temporary anxiety levels. Scores range from 5 to 20, with higher scores indicating higher (worse) anxiety. Measurements will be performed twice: three minutes before the intervention and immediately after the procedure is completed.

Time frame: Three minutes before and immediately after the peripheral intravenous catheterization

Patient satisfaction related to peripheral intravenous catheterization

Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (not satisfied at all) to 10 (extremely satisfied). Measurements will be performed twice: three minutes before the procedure and immediately after the catheterization is completed. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.