Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Jun 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Intraoperative Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Virtual Reality Application on Anxiety, Vital Signs, and Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study aimed to determine the effects of intraoperative progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and the application of virtual reality (VR) on anxiety, vital signs, and satisfaction levels during a knee arthroscopy operation. ⋯ Intraoperative PMR and VR can be used as nursing interventions to increase satisfaction and positively affect vital signs in patients who undergo surgery with spinal anesthesia.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Virtual Reality and Kaleidoscope on Pain and Anxiety Levels During Venipuncture in Children.
The study aimed to determine the effect of two different distractions on pain perceptions and anxiety during venipuncture in children. ⋯ The use of virtual reality goggle and kaleidoscope methods during venipuncture are effective in reducing children's perception of pain and anxiety. The most effective method of reducing perception of pain and anxiety is using the virtual reality goggle.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Hand Massage Before Cataract Surgery on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Study.
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of hand massage on patient anxiety and comfort before cataract surgery. ⋯ Hand massage reduced the anxiety of patients, positively affected their vital signs, and increased their comfort.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Dec 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialUsing a Virtual Reality Headset to Decrease Pain Felt During a Venipuncture Procedure in Children.
This experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of using a virtual reality headset on decreasing the pain felt during a venipuncture procedure in children. ⋯ It was determined that using a virtual reality headset has an effect on decreasing the pain felt during the venipuncture procedure.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Dec 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Benson Relaxation on the Intensity of Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Pain After Elective General and Urologic Surgery.
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Benson's muscle relaxation on postoperative spinal anesthesia-induced pain. ⋯ Benson's relaxation technique effectively influenced the intensity of postoperative spinal anesthesia-induced pain. Therefore, it can be used by nurses as a safe, simple, and inexpensive nonmedicinal treatment method to relieve spinal anesthesia-induced pain.