Effect of virtual reality-based operating room simulation on surgical fear, hemodynamic parameters, and perception of care: A randomized controlled trial
Clinical Simulation in Nursing, cilt.109, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 109
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101845
- Dergi Adı: Clinical Simulation in Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Clinical practice, Fear, Nursing care, Operating room, Perioperative education, Simulation, Virtual reality
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Virtual reality-based simulations are increasingly used in nursing and patient education. This study investigated the effect of virtual reality–based operating room exposure on patients' surgical fear, hemodynamic parameters, and perception of care. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 60 patients. The intervention group was provided with a virtual reality–based operating room experience, whereas the control group received routine preoperative nursing care. Data were collected using the Surgical Fear Questionnaire and the Patient Perception of Nursing Care Scale. Data were collected in two phases during the preoperative: first in the patient's room, then in the premedication unit. Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in long-term and total surgical fear scores in the premedication unit (p = .001; p = .027) and higher Patient Perception of Nursing Care Scale scores (p = .012). No significant differences in blood pressure or heart rate were found between the groups (p > .05). Conclusion: Virtual reality-based simulation as an experiential and educational tool significantly reduced surgical fear and enhanced patients’ perceptions of nursing care quality.