The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Applied During the Episiotomy On Pain and Satisfaction: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The research was conducted as a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of virtual reality glasses on the mother's pain and satisfaction during episiotomy.

Methods

The sample consisted of 50 pregnant women determined by randomization among primiparous pregnant women. Data were collected with the Mother Information Form and Visual Analog Scales Pain and Satisfaction Evaluation forms. 5 mL of lidocaine was administered to mothers in the intervention and control groups during episiotomy repair. Only the mothers in the intervention group watched a video with virtual reality glasses for an average of 10 minutes during the episiotomy procedure. SPSS 22.0 was used in the analysis.

Results

In the comparison between the groups, it was found that the mean

SUBMITTER: Orhan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10317539 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature