Effect of Virtual Reality Patient Education and Family Video Calls on Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, and Satisfaction in Adults Having Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how patient education and family interview practices using virtual reality VR affect stress, anxiety, information needs, sleep quality, and satisfaction with surgery preparation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This randomized controlled experimental study aims to answer specific questions about differences in these outcomes among patients who receive VR education, VR family interviews, or routine care. The study includes 60 patients divided into three groups control, education, and education plus interview. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups control with routine care, education group shown a 2-3 minute animated VR video about laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or education plus interview group who receive the VR education plus a 5-minute VR family video call in the operating room waiting area. VR glasses Oculus Quest 2 are used for the video and family interviews. The study includes a pilot phase and thorough disinfection procedures for VR equipment between uses. Patients will complete several assessments including stress levels, anxiety and information needs, sleep quality, and satisfaction at multiple time points on the day of hospitalization, before surgery in the waiting area, and on the first postoperative day before discharge. Data will be collected via standardized forms and scales. Researchers will monitor participants experiences and responses to VR interventions throughout the hospital stay, focusing on changes in psychological and sleep-related outcomes tied to surgery preparation.

The Effect of Patient Education and in the Operating Room Family Interview Practices on Patient Outcomes Using Virtual Reality in Cholecystectomy Patients