The Effect of Virtual Reality and Distraction Cards on Pain — Pap-Smear  

Cervical Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality and Distraction Cards on Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction Levels of Women Who Have Pap-Smears

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

When the literature is examined, it is seen that virtual reality and distraction cards are used during medical procedures, and they have a reducing effect on pain perception and lowering the level of anxiety . On the other hand, no study has been found in the literature on the application of virtual glasses and distraction cards to women in the PAP-SMEAR process. However, in accordance with the results of the study conducted with the application of virtual reality glasses and distraction cards, it is thought that the application of virtual glasses will have a positive effect on reducing the perceived pain of women in the PAP-SMEAR process of distraction cards.

Clinical Trial Description

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable types of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. WHO recommends the use of PAP-SMEAR and HPV DNA primary screening test to prevent cervical cancer in women. . The crude incidence of cervical cancer per 100,000 women in Turkey in 2020 is . WHO has targeted a threshold of 4 per 100,000 women by 2030 for countries to eliminate cervical cancer. To achieve this goal, 90% of girls should be vaccinated with HPV until the age of 15, and 70% of women should be screened with high performance PAP-SMEAR and HPV DNA at the age of 35 and 45 For this reason, it is seen that the PAP-SMEAR test has an important place in the protection of women's health. For the Pap-Smear test procedure, gynecological examination and speculum examination are included . Experiencing pain, anxiety, shyness and fear during gynecological examination are among the barriers to applying for and taking the pap-smear test, which has an important place in protecting women's health In the literature, it is seen that virtual reality glasses and distraction cards, which are cognitive behavioral techniques, are used during medical procedures and have a reducing effect on the perception of pain and reduce the level of anxiety . No study has been found that examines the effect on satisfaction and satisfaction levels. However, in line with the results of the study, it is thought that the PAP-SMEAR procedure will have a positive effect on women's perceived pain and anxiety, and increase their satisfaction levels. It emphasizes the need for cost-effective and feasible non-pharmacological methods by healthcare professionals during PAP-SMEAR application. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cervical Cancer

• NCT number: NCT05662683
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Turkish Ministry of Health, Kahramanmaras Provincial Health Directorate
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 1, 2022
• Completion date: January 30, 2023