The effect of virtual reality glasses on reducing pain during chest tube removal

<b>Background:</b> The studies that generally investigate the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods in reducing chest tube removal related pain are remarkable. However, new need to expand use virtual reality glasses evaluate its effectiveness.<br /> <b>Aim</b>: This study aims determine effect distraction with on during patients undergoing thoracostomy.<br <b>Material methods:</b> quasi-experimental a pre-test post-test control group design was performed participation 40 patients. intervention (n=20) watched video throughout procedure. Pain measurements were evaluated before, during, after removal. received standard care.<br <b>Results:</b> In group, it revealed pre-procedure score decreased compared obtained procedure (p=0.002). After procedure, statistically significant decrease observed favor group. found significantly measurement at 10th min (p=0.000). 10 lower than (1.80 vs 2.95 p=0.028).<br <b>Conclusion:</b> assisted can help reduce pain. Surgical nurses should benefit from for control.