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Effects of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Stress, Pain, and Patient Satisfaction Among Palestinian Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy: Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- A scoping review of virtual reality technology utilization in patients with colorectal cancer.BMC nursing · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Colonoscopy frequently causes significant pre-procedural anxiety and intra-procedural pain. This randomized controlled trial evaluated immersive, culturally adapted virtual reality (VR) therapy on anxiety, perceived stress, pain, patient satisfaction, and hemodynamic stability in Palestinian adults undergoing colonoscopy. Methods: In a single-blinded RCT, 150 patients were randomized to VR ( Results: The VR group showed significantly greater reductions in post-procedural state-anxiety (29.7 vs. 38.0; Conclusion: Immersive, culturally adapted VR is a highly effective, safe adjunct that significantly reduces anxiety, stress, and pain while improving satisfaction and hemodynamic stability during colonoscopy. Healthcare institutions should consider integrating VR into routine endoscopic care. Relevance to Clinical Practice: VR is a cost-effective, patient-centered strategy that may reduce sedation needs and enhance colorectal cancer screening adherence.
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