This study aimed to determine the effects of virtual reality on procedural pain, distress and comfort levels during cannulation in hemodialysis patients.
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The data were collected by the researcher by using "Descriptive Information Form"
Timeframe: The descriptive information form was completed in the patient's room 15-20 minutes before the cannulation procedure.
Visual Analogue Scale
Timeframe: During the procedure, the patient's pain was evaluated and recorded by an independent nurse (referred to as the 1st measurement). Immediately after the procedure was completed, after an average of 1-2 minutes (VAS were then assessed (2st measurement).
Distress Thermometer
Timeframe: Before the Procedure and baseline, after the procedure was completed an average of 5-10 minutes(2st measurement)
Hemodialysis Comfort Scale
Timeframe: after the procedure was completed an average of 5-10 minutes