The Effect of Virtual Reality Goggles and Distraction Cards Applied to Children Aged 6-12 Years During Inhaler Therapy on Physiological Parameters and Anxiety

Launched by USKUDAR UNIVERSITY · Mar 24, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how virtual reality (VR) goggles and distraction cards can help children aged 6 to 12 years old feel less anxious and improve their physical responses during inhaler therapy, which is often used to treat respiratory infections. The goal is to see if these fun tools can make the experience of using an inhaler less stressful for kids in the pediatric intensive care unit.

To be eligible for this study, children must be receiving inhaler treatment (specifically salbutamol) and be between 6 and 12 years old. They should not have any vision or hearing issues and must be able to communicate. Additionally, both the child and their parent need to agree to participate in the study. Children with a history of surgery, those taking sedatives, or those experiencing a severe asthma attack or fever will not be included. If a child joins the study, they can expect to use the VR goggles or distraction cards during their inhaler therapy sessions, with the goal of making the treatment easier and more comfortable.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The child is receiving inhalation (salbutamol) treatment in the pediatric intensive care unit.
• • The child must be between 6-12 years old
• • The child must not have any vision or hearing problems.
• • Being conscious and being able to communicate verbally
• • After being informed, the child and parent agree to participate in the study in writing and verbally
• • No genetic, congenital, chronic or metabolic disease
• • The child has no signs of respiratory failure
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The child's clinical treatment is due to a history of surgery,
• • The child is taking a sedative medication,
• • The child has a fever over 37°C,
• • The child has applied with a severe asthma attack,
• • The child's saturation value is below 92% at the time of application.