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- MakaleYalnız künye2026Effects of an Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Exercise-Rest on Mobilization in Knee Surgery Patients: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Aydin, Aydanur; Menekşeoğlu, Ahmet Kıvanç; Dilaver, İrem; Taş, Süleyman Kasım
Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of immersive virtual reality (IVR) interventions on enhancing mobilization in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Design A randomized, single-blinded, two-arm, parallel-group controlled trial. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 30 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty for the first time. Participants were divided into two groups: the intervention and control groups. The primary outcome, mobilization distance, was measured at the first postoperative mobilization using validated scales. Before mobilization, patients in the intervention group experienced a simulated walk through a tranquil forest accompanied by birdsong and meditation music via IVR goggles. Results All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon, and postoperative medical care was standardized across both groups. The intervention group demonstrated significantly greater mobilization distances and shorter initial walking times than the control group. Moreover, patients in the intervention group reported reduced postmobilization pain and expressed high satisfaction with the IVR experience. Conclusions The findings indicate that patients who experienced IVR intervention exhibited reduced postmobilization pain, increased mobilization distance, and higher satisfaction. This innovative technique has the potential to serve as a practical solution to enhance clinical improvement in various healthcare settings. Clinical Implications This study demonstrated the effectiveness of IVR-assisted mobilization in enhancing walking distance among patients undergoing knee surgery. The use of IVR presents an innovative and engaging approach to support postoperative mobilization in this patient population. Further research in this area may contribute to the development of more comprehensive and effective IVR interventions.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025The First Surgery Experienced Through Virtual Reality: A Knee Surgery Case Report
Aydin, Aydanur; Menekşeoğlu, Ahmet Kıvanç; Öner, Kerim; Ertürk, Engin
The decision to undergo surgery and the significance of the operating theater environment are influenced by several factors, which vary from person to person. Negative perceptions of the operating room environment can influence the decision to undergo surgery and the process of treatment. Virtual reality (VR) technology offers the potential to alter individuals' environmental encounters through the provision of diverse environmental perceptions. This case study evaluates the results of a VR simulation applied during surgery to an individual with no previous surgical experience. A male patient scheduled for arthroscopic meniscus surgery was the subject of a VR simulation. The patient's perception of the simulated environment was transmitted through VR goggles from the time he entered the operating room until he left. However, the VR application was terminated during the administration of anesthesia, and no premedication was administered to the patient. The VR application included nature walks in various regions, including forests, lakeshores, and meadows, accompanied by the sound of birds. Data were collected using a visual analog scale to assess pain levels and a walking test form. The patient, a 35-year-old male, is a high school graduate and is undergoing his first surgical procedure. The patient expressed concerns and fears regarding the decision to undergo surgery. The patient's preoperative anxiety was rated at 9 out of 10 but subsequently decreased to 1 out of 10 following the surgical procedure. The patient rated his satisfaction with the surgical experience as 9 out of 10. The patient did not require sedatives or analgesics during the intraoperative period or for the first 10 hours following the operation. The patient was successfully mobilized at the 15-hour mark following surgery. The patient was highly satisfied with the application. The utilization of VR during surgical procedures has the potential to reduce the necessity for premedication and enhance postoperative compliance among patients.