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Virtual Reality Forest Sounds and Patient Outcomes During Chest Tube Removal
Sponsor: Uskudar University
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of listening to nature sounds in a virtual reality forest on pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction during chest tube removal. This study aims to determine whether there are significant differences in pain, comfort, patient satisfaction, and vital signs between the experimental and control groups during chest tube removal. "In this study, a VR video featuring a relaxing forest environment with nature sounds will be used with a virtual reality headset. Patients will be exposed to both auditory and visual stimuli. It is anticipated that the findings of this randomized controlled experimental study will make a significant contribution to the literature and clinical
Official title: The Effect of Nature Sounds in a Virtual Reality Forest During Chest Tube Removal on Pain, Vital Signs, Comfort, and Patient Satisfaction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality with Nature Sounds
During chest tube removal, the patient will wear a VR headset and headphones to view a virtual forest environment and listen to nature sounds; pain, vital signs, comfort, and patient satisfaction will be assessed during this period.
Locations (1)
Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)