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THE EFFECTS OF VIRTUAL ART THERAPY ON PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS, DELIRIUM RISK, ANGER, ANXIETY, AND MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL RECOVERY IN INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS.
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
Patients in intensive care units experience significant physiological and psychological stress due to life-threatening conditions and invasive treatments. This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of virtual art therapy on physiological parameters, delirium risk, anger, anxiety, and mental-spiritual recovery in 62 patients in the coronary ICU of Malatya Training and Research Hospital. Data will be collected using validated scales and analyzed with appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests. The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and applicability of virtual art therapy as a technology-based complementary intervention in intensive care settings.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-04-28
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Art Therapy
The Vermillion - VR Painting application will be used to have the patient paint. This application is a sophisticated tool that simulates the traditional oil painting experience in a virtual reality environment. Users can create original works starting from a completely blank canvas; the application primarily supports the artistic creation process by using digital reproductions of real physical painting materials rather than offering ready-made templates. In addition, reference images and basic composition guides are available for educational purposes. The duration of a painting activity can vary significantly depending on the user's experience level, the complexity of the work, and the level of detail targeted; a simple sketch or study may take 15-30 minutes, while a complex composition or portrait may require several hours, or even multiple sessions for experienced users. The writing areas can be extended as needed.