Effect of Virtual Reality and Stress Ball Interventions on Procedure-Related Fear, Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Ureterorenoscopy

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of virtual reality and stress ball interventions on fear, anxiety, pain, and patient satisfaction in adults undergoing ureterorenoscopy. This prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial involves 90 patients divided into three groups to study procedure-related psychological and physical responses. The study uses validated tools like the State Anxiety Inventory, Procedure-Related Fear Scale, Visual Analog Scale, and Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Care Scale to measure outcomes. Participants in the virtual reality group will watch nature scenes with relaxing music through a VR headset during their clinic visit. The stress ball group will use a stress ball by squeezing it repeatedly until they leave the clinic. The control group will receive routine pre-procedure care without additional interventions. Each intervention is applied in the clinic before and during the ureterorenoscopy procedure. All participants will complete questionnaires assessing anxiety and fear before the procedure and anxiety, pain, and satisfaction after the procedure while resting in bed. Researchers will analyze the data using statistical tests to compare the effects of the interventions. The study aims to understand how these non-drug methods influence patient experience during ureterorenoscopy, with follow-up assessments planned for up to six months.

Effects of Virtual Reality and Stress Ball on Fear, Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction in Ureterorenoscopy Patients