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Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention During Intrauterine Device Insertion
Sponsor: Mersin University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a virtual reality-supported nursing intervention based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory on women's comfort, emotional state, pain and physiological parameters during intrauterine device insertion. Seventy women attending a family planning clinic were individually randomized by lottery to a virtual reality group, who received the intervention in addition to routine care, or to a control group, who received routine care only.
Official title: Effect of Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2024-10-25
Completion Date
2026-03-10
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
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Intervention Name: Virtual Reality Intervention Description: Participants in the experimental group received a virtual reality-assisted nursing intervention during intrauterine device insertion. A virtual reality headset was used to present a 3D immersive video including relaxing natural scenes and calming background music. The intervention was applied continuously throughout the procedure to distract attention from the procedure and reduce pain and anxiety. Intervention Name: Routine Care Description: Participants in the control group received routine care during intrauterine device insertion without the use of virtual reality or any additional distraction method.
Locations (1)
Women's and Children's Hospital
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)