The effect of virtual reality glasses, distraction cards, and breath exercises during Pap smear tests on anxiety, pain, and satisfaction: A randomized controlled trial.

IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Mine Gökduman Keleş, Eylem Toker
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Abstract

Background and aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of the use of "virtual reality (VR) glasses, distraction cards (DCs), and breath exercises (BEs)" on anxiety, pain, and satisfaction levels of women undergoing Pap smear tests, which is a painful and stressful procedure for women.

Methods: The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial study in a public health center with 140 women (four groups; each group was n = 35) undergoing Pap smear tests. The data were collected using the descriptive information form, state anxiety inventory, the visual analog scale for fatigue, the Newcastle-Satisfaction-Nursing-Care Scale, and the VR glasses application form.

Results: After the Pap smear test, anxiety scores decreased significantly within all groups except for the control. The satisfaction scores indicated significant differences between the intervention and the control groups. In terms of the pain scores, the control group had higher pain scores during speculum insertion and the Pap smear test than the other group.

Conclusion: The use of VR glasses, DCs, and BEs during a Pap smear test effectively reduces anxiety and pain while increasing satisfaction. These methods are recommended to incorporate into the Pap smear tests.

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Scottish Medical Journal
Scottish Medical Journal 医学-医学:内科
CiteScore
4.80
自引率
3.70%
发文量
42
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: A unique international information source for the latest news and issues concerning the Scottish medical community. Contributions are drawn from Scotland and its medical institutions, through an array of international authors. In addition to original papers, Scottish Medical Journal publishes commissioned educational review articles, case reports, historical articles, and sponsoring society abstracts.This journal is a member of the Committee on Publications Ethics (COPE).
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