postoperative pain "ICD-10 G89. 18" (ICD-10-CM)
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In the intervention group, a virtual reality headset (Meta Quest 3) will be used to play a 20-minute sequence on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd postoperative day in the late afternoon. This measure is
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Hambrug-Eppendorf
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Conventional visceral-oncological procedures involving the abdomen, including stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen - Age equal to or greater than 18 years - Patient’s ability to understand the study content and procedures and actively participate in the study - Planned hospital stay of at least 5 days
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Epilepsy - Obesity grade 3 or higher - Chronic pain syndrome - Cognitive impairment - Severe anxiety or panic disorders - Uncontrolled visual or auditory disorders - Palliative oncological resections - Known drug or alcohol abuse - Minimally invasive surgical procedures - Participation in other studies that could influence the outcomes or add additional burden - Presence of an abdominal VAC system - Prolonged ICU stay > 1 day
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of postoperative pain intensity, measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in analgesic consumption, particularly opioids, through VR intervention. Evaluation of anxiety and stress reduction via VR, assessed with standardized scales - State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6) questionnaire. Analysis of recovery quality using the Quality of-Recovery-15 questionnaire. Assessment of effects on mortality and morbidity, evaluated according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnna Nießen
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Outcome results
None listed