Clinical Research Directory

The Effect of Operating Room Introduction With Virtual Reality Glasses on Anxiety, Surgical Fear, and Satisfaction Levels in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery

This study evaluated the effect of an operating room introduction using virtual reality (VR) on anxiety, surgical fear, patient satisfaction, postoperative pain, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing arthroscopic orthopedic surgery. The intervention consisted of a researcher-developed 360-degree educational video introducing the operating room environment, the surgical team, and the perioperative process. The video was presented using Meta Quest 3 VR goggles. Participants in the intervention group received the VR-based operating room introduction in addition to the institution's standard preoperative education. Participants in the control group received only the institution's standard preoperative education, and no additional intervention was provided. The study assessed preoperative anxiety, surgical fear, patient satisfaction, postoperative pain, and physiological parameters, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, peripheral oxygen saturation, and electrodermal activity. Measurements were obtained at predefined time points before and after the intervention, on the day of surgery, and during the postoperative period. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 60 participants, with 30 participants assigned to the intervention group and 30 participants assigned to the control group.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of USG-Guided Interscalene Block Versus Combined Interscalen-Suprascapular Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

This study aims to compare two commonly used regional anesthesia techniques for shoulder arthroscopy: the ultrasound-guided interscalene block and the combined interscalene-suprascapular nerve block. Both techniques are routinely performed to reduce pain during and after shoulder surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine which method provides better postoperative pain control, reduces the need for pain medication, and causes fewer side effects such as diaphragmatic dysfunction. Participants will receive one of the two nerve block techniques before surgery, and their pain scores, opioid consumption, and respiratory effects will be monitored during the first 24 hours after the operation.