The Effect of Virtual Reality Applied During Blood Draw on Pain And Anxiety in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

Magbül Ahmet Çoban; Serap Sayar

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Applied During Blood Draw on Pain And Anxiety in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

Yazarlar:

Magbül Ahmet Çoban | Serap Sayar

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.429-436

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359209

pISSN:

2564-7288

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Özet:

 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using virtual reality VR during blood draw on pain and anxiety levels in adults. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at the blood collection unit of a medicine faculty hospital in central of Anatolia in Türkiye using a randomized controlled experimental design. The study sample consisted of a total of 76 adult patients, with 38 in the VR group and 38 in the control group. The patients were assigned to groups using block randomization method. Data were collected using the Visual Analog Scale VAS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI. While patients in VR group watched with nature images through VR googles during the blood draw, the control group received only the routine blood draw procedure. STAI scores of patients in both groups were measured before and after the procedure, along with VAS scores during the procedure. Results: It was found that the VR group had statistically significantly lower mean VAS and STAI scores compared to the control group p0.05. Conclusion: In line with these results, it can be said that the use of virtual reality during blood draw is effective in reducing pain and anxiety levels in adult patients.

 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using virtual reality VR during blood draw on pain and anxiety levels in adults. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at the blood collection unit of a medicine faculty hospital in central of Anatolia in Türkiye using a randomized controlled experimental design. The study sample consisted of a total of 76 adult patients, with 38 in the VR group and 38 in the control group. The patients were assigned to groups using block randomization method. Data were collected using the Visual Analog Scale VAS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI. While patients in VR group watched with nature images through VR googles during the blood draw, the control group received only the routine blood draw procedure. STAI scores of patients in both groups were measured before and after the procedure, along with VAS scores during the procedure. Results: It was found that the VR group had statistically significantly lower mean VAS and STAI scores compared to the control group p0.05. Conclusion: In line with these results, it can be said that the use of virtual reality during blood draw is effective in reducing pain and anxiety levels in adult patients.

 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using virtual reality VR during blood draw on pain and anxiety levels in adults. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at the blood collection unit of a medicine faculty hospital in central of Anatolia in Türkiye using a randomized controlled experimental design. The study sample consisted of a total of 76 adult patients, with 38 in the VR group and 38 in the control group. The patients were assigned to groups using block randomization method. Data were collected using the Visual Analog Scale VAS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI. While patients in VR group watched with nature images through VR googles during the blood draw, the control group received only the routine blood draw procedure. STAI scores of patients in both groups were measured before and after the procedure, along with VAS scores during the procedure. Results: It was found that the VR group had statistically significantly lower mean VAS and STAI scores compared to the control group p0.05. Conclusion: In line with these results, it can be said that the use of virtual reality during blood draw is effective in reducing pain and anxiety levels in adult patients.

 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using virtual reality VR during blood draw on pain and anxiety levels in adults. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at the blood collection unit of a medicine faculty hospital in central of Anatolia in Türkiye using a randomized controlled experimental design. The study sample consisted of a total of 76 adult patients, with 38 in the VR group and 38 in the control group. The patients were assigned to groups using block randomization method. Data were collected using the Visual Analog Scale VAS and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI. While patients in VR group watched with nature images through VR googles during the blood draw, the control group received only the routine blood draw procedure. STAI scores of patients in both groups were measured before and after the procedure, along with VAS scores during the procedure. Results: It was found that the VR group had statistically significantly lower mean VAS and STAI scores compared to the control group p0.05. Conclusion: In line with these results, it can be said that the use of virtual reality during blood draw is effective in reducing pain and anxiety levels in adult patients.

Makale detayları

The Effect of Virtual Reality Applied During Blood Draw on Pain And Anxiety in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

Yazarlar:

Magbül Ahmet Çoban | Serap Sayar

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.429-436

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359209

pISSN:

2564-7288

Virtual Reality

Pain

Anxiety

Nursing

Blood Draw

Sayı

Makale detayları

The Effect of Virtual Reality Applied During Blood Draw on Pain And Anxiety in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

Yazarlar: Magbül Ahmet Çoban | Serap Sayar

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.429-436

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359209

pISSN: 2564-7288

Virtual Reality

Pain

Anxiety

Nursing

Blood Draw

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Magbül Ahmet Çoban | Serap Sayar

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.429-436

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359209

pISSN:

2564-7288