Effect of Virtual Reality During Femoral Sheath Removal

This randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of virtual reality glasses used during femoral sheath removal on pain, anxiety, and vital signs in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients were assigned to either a virtual reality intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. Pain, anxiety, and vital signs were assessed before, during, and after the procedure. The study aimed to determine whether virtual reality application could improve patient comfort and reduce procedure-related discomfort during femoral sheath removal.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention via femoral access * Patients with only one femoral sheath catheter * Patients who did not receive analgesic medication before sheath removal * Patients without severe hemorrhage or major hematoma at the femoral sheath site * Patients able to communicate in Turkish * Patients without visual, hearing, or speech impairment * Patients without mental impairment affecting communication * Patients without psychiatric diagnosis and not using psychiatric medication Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unwilling to participate or wishing to withdraw from the study at any stage * Patients who removed the virtual reality glasses during the intervention * Patients who experienced intolerance to virtual reality application (e.g., dizziness or nausea)