Examination of the effects of virtual reality glasses and stress ball applications on pain, vital signs, anxiety, fear, satisfaction, and comfort levels during the dressing changes in patients who underwent abdominal surgery

The use of virtual reality glasses and stress balls during dressing changes in patients appears to be effective in enhancing comfort and reducing anxiety.

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Turkish Journal of Surgery
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2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.47717/turkjsurg.2026.2025-10-24
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Music Therapy and Health
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Examination of the effects of virtual reality glasses and stress ball applications on pain, vital signs, anxiety, fear, satisfaction, and comfort levels during the dressing changes in patients who underwent abdominal surgery

Altun Baksi, Zehra Yanık
Turkish Journal of Surgery
Music Therapy and Health
article

Examination of the effects of virtual reality glasses and stress ball applications on pain, vital signs, anxiety, fear, satisfaction, and comfort levels during the dressing changes in patients who underwent abdominal surgery

Altun Baksi, Zehra Yanık
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Abstract

The use of virtual reality glasses and stress balls during dressing changes in patients appears to be effective in enhancing comfort and reducing anxiety.

Turkish Journal of SurgeryVol. 42(1)
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi (TR), Suleyman Demirel University (KZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
Music Therapy and Health
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