The aim of this study is to examine the effect of virtual reality glasses, a non-pharmacological method used in pain and anxiety management in nursing practices, on the pain, anxiety, and vital parameters perceived by patients undergoing their first dressing change after open heart surgery. Additionally, the study aims to obtain information about the safety of the virtual reality application. The primary questions this study seeks to answer are as follows:
Does the virtual reality headset application reduce the pain participants feel during the procedure?
Does the application reduce participants' anxiety levels during the procedure?
Does the virtual reality application have a positive effect on vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, etc.)?
Do participants experience any side effects or medical problems during this application?
Researchers will compare the group that received virtual reality glasses during the first dressing change after open-heart surgery with the standard care (control group) to evaluate the effects of the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who verbally or in writing agree to participate in the study,
* Are over 18 years of age,
* Have not been diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder and are not using psychiatric medication,
* Have no visual, auditory, or perceptual impairments,
* Are undergoing their first wound dressing change following open-heart surgery,
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are unconscious,
* Individuals who have undergone two or more wound dressing changes after open-heart surgery,
* Patients who report pain due to any other condition,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pain Severity
Timeframe: Immediately before the dressing procedure and 10 minutes after the procedure