This study will be conducted to investigate the effects of a three-dimensional lemon video shown to intensive care patients undergoing colorectal surgery on thirst perception and thirst-related discomfort. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled, single-blind experimental design. The universe of this study, which will be conducted in the General Surgery Intensive Care Unit of the Necmettin Erbakan University Medical Faculty Hospital, will consist of volunteer patients who will be admitted to the intensive care unit. The sample of the study will consist of 70 patients. In the study, patients will be divided into two groups as virtual reality glasses and control groups. The virtual reality glasses group will be shown a three-dimensional lemon video. Standard care will be provided to patients in the control group. Patients will be assigned to the groups using the block randomization method. Randomization will be performed using a random number table in a computer environment (www.random.org). Research data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Numerical Rating Scale, and Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ). Ethics committee approval and institutional permission will be obtained before collecting research data. Appropriate statistical tests will be used in the evaluation of the data.
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Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.
Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale
Timeframe: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.