Use of Virtual Reality in Providing Pain Management, Comfort, and Satisfaction After Thyroid-Parathyroid Surgery: A
Berna Yilmaz1, Sacide Yildizeli Topcu2
1Nursing Department, Institute of Health Sciences, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey.
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) application significantly reduced pain and improved comfort in patients after thyroidectomy-parathyroidectomy. This safe nursing intervention enhances postoperative pain management and patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Surgical nursing
- Pain management
- Virtual reality applications
Background:
- Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy are common surgical procedures.
- Effective postoperative pain management and patient comfort are crucial for recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of virtual reality (VR) application on pain, comfort, and satisfaction in patients undergoing thyroidectomy-parathyroidectomy.
- To evaluate VR as an auxiliary method in nursing care for postoperative pain management.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled experimental study with 69 patients (34 intervention, 35 control).
- Intervention group received 15-minute VR nature/sea video post-surgery.
- Pain, comfort, and satisfaction levels were assessed before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant pain reduction in both groups post-intervention.
- Intervention group showed lower pain and higher comfort levels after VR application.
- A negative correlation between postoperative pain and comfort was observed in the control group.
Conclusions:
- VR applications can serve as an effective auxiliary method for postoperative pain management and enhancing patient comfort after thyroidectomy-parathyroidectomy.
- VR offers a simple, risk-free approach for nursing care to improve patient outcomes.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to explore VR effectiveness in diverse surgical contexts.
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