The Effect of Virtual Reality and Eye Mask Application During Dressing After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Sternotomy Pain, Anxiety, and Physiological Parameters

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) and eye mask (EM) applications on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters during dressing after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. Postoperative dressing procedures, especially after sternotomy, often cause significant pain and anxiety in patients. These issues can negatively impact recovery and increase the need for medication. Non-pharmacological interventions such as VR and EM may help reduce these symptoms. In this randomized controlled trial, 90 patients are divided into three groups: VR group, EM group, and a control group receiving standard care. Pain and anxiety levels are monitored baseline, immediately after, and 15 minutes after both the first and second dressing procedures. Physiological parameters are measured baseline, during, immediately after, and 15 minutes after both dressing procedures. Additionally, analgesic use is followed baseline and immediately after each dressing procedure. The study is conducted in a cardiovascular intensive care unit in Istanbul, Türkiye. It is expected that the findings will support the integration of VR and EM as effective, low-cost, and non-invasive options for postoperative care, improving patient comfort and healthcare quality.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adults aged 18-65 years

• First-time coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for coronary artery disease

• ASA physical status I, II, or III

• Conscious, oriented, and cooperative

• Able to communicate verbally

• Provided written informed consent

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Tuğçe Bozkurt Elmas, PhD (c)
tugce.bozkurt10@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
905063137927
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-08-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Treatments
Experimental: Virtual Reality Group
Participants in this group will watch 360-degree nature-themed videos through a virtual reality headset (Oculus meta quest 2) during both the first and second sternotomy dressing procedures.
Experimental: Eye Mask Group
Participants in this group will wear an eye mask during both the first and second sternotomy dressing procedures.
No_intervention: Control Group
Participants in this group will receive standard postoperative care during dressing, with no additional interventions applied.
Sponsors
Collaborators: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Leads: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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