Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on preprocedural anxiety, psychological readiness, and postprocedural satisfaction.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the Endoscopy Unit of Kelkit State Hospital. A total of 64 patients scheduled to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will be enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the virtual reality intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive a virtual reality application before the endoscopy procedure, whereas participants in the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Endoscopy Patient Information Form, the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I), a single-item Psychological Readiness Assessment, and a single-item Postprocedural Satisfaction Assessment. Anxiety and psychological readiness will be evaluated before the procedure, and patient satisfaction will be assessed immediately after the procedure.
Expected Results: It is anticipated that the virtual reality intervention will reduce preprocedural anxiety, improve psychological readiness, and increase postprocedural satisfaction compared with standard care.
Aged 18 years or older
Scheduled to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Able to understand and communicate in Turkish
Willing to participate in the study
Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric or neurological disorder that may interfere with participation
Presence of a visual, hearing, head, face, or eye condition that prevents the use of a virtual reality headset
History of severe vertigo, motion sickness, or balance disorder
Development of severe dizziness, nausea, eye strain, or discomfort during the virtual reality intervention
Parallel
Virtual Reality
DeviceParticipants will receive the institution's standard preprocedural care before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without the virtual reality intervention.
Standard Preprocedural Care
Other interventionParticipants will receive the institution's routine preprocedural care before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without virtual reality.
Preprocedural Anxiety
Preprocedural anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I). The STAI-I consists of 20 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating higher levels of state anxiety.
Psychological Readiness
Psychological readiness will be assessed using a single-item question asking participants how psychologically prepared they feel for the endoscopy procedure. Responses are scored from 1 (not at all prepared) to 5 (very well prepared), with higher scores indicating greater psychological readiness.
Postprocedural Satisfaction
Postprocedural satisfaction will be assessed using a single-item satisfaction question scored from 1 (not satisfied at all) to 5 (very satisfied). Higher scores indicate greater patient satisfaction with the endoscopy procedure.
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Ardahan University
Lead sponsor
Gümüşhane Universıty
Collaborator
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