Pain
Conditions
Keywords
pain, patient, nursing care
Brief summary
This quasi-experimental study aims to determine the effect of watching an therapeutic video on patients' pain, anxiety, and comfort levels during thyroid biopsy procedures. The study will be conducted in the interventional radiology unit of Muş State Hospital between July 30, 2025, and August 28, 2026. A total of 68 patients (34 experimental and 34 control) will be included. Data will be collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-Pain), State Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scale for Comfort (VAS-Comfort). The intervention group will watch a relaxing video immediately before and during the biopsy procedure, while the control group will receive standard care. Pre- and post-test measurements will be compared to evaluate changes in pain, anxiety, and comfort levels
Detailed description
This study is designed as a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest controlled intervention trial. The study will be conducted in the interventional radiology unit of Muş State Hospital, Türkiye. The target population consists of patients scheduled for thyroid (goiter) biopsy. Sample size was determined using G\*Power software (version 3.1.9.7) based on a medium effect size (d = 0.5), α = 0.05, and statistical power of 0.80, resulting in a total sample of 68 participants (34 intervention and 34 control). Participants will be assigned to groups using an alternating allocation method. Patients with even numbers will be allocated to the intervention group, and those with odd numbers to the control group. The intervention group will receive a multisensory relaxation intervention consisting of a therapeutic audiovisual (relaxing nature-based) video displayed immediately before and during the biopsy procedure. The aim of the intervention is to reduce procedural anxiety and discomfort. The control group will receive standard routine care without any additional intervention. Eligibility criteria include being literate and free from diagnosed psychiatric disorders. Exclusion criteria include the presence of psychiatric or neurological conditions that may affect response reliability (e.g., bipolar disorder, dementia) and previous experience of thyroid biopsy. Data will be collected using standardized instruments, including a researcher-developed demographic and clinical information form, a Visual Analog Scale for pain assessment (VAS-Pain; 0-10 scale), the State Anxiety Inventory for measuring situational anxiety, and a Visual Analog Scale for comfort (VAS-Comfort; 0-10 scale). These instruments will be used to evaluate psychological and procedural outcomes associated with the intervention.
Interventions
OTHERMULTİSENSORY Video
The multisensory video is a short therapeutic and relaxing video designed to stimulate multiple senses-sight and hearing-simultaneously. It includes calming nature scenes, soft background music, and soothing narration to create a relaxing environment. The purpose of the multisensory video is to reduce anxiety, distract attention from the invasive procedure, and enhance patient comfort during the thyroid biopsy.
Sponsors
Muş Alparslan University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The data analyst was blinded to group allocation during the statistical analysis to prevent potential bias. Participant data were coded numerically, and the analyst did not have access to information identifying which participants belonged to the intervention or control group until the analysis was completed.
Intervention model description
In the intervention group, patients will watch a short therapeutic and relaxing video immediately before and during the thyroid biopsy procedure. The video will be projected onto the wall in the interventional radiology room. The aim is to help patients relax, reduce anxiety, and improve comfort during the procedure. The control group will receive standard care without video intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Literate individuals who can read and write Aged 18 years and older Scheduled to undergo thyroid (goiter) biopsy in the interventional radiology unit Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent No diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive impairment that may affect participation
Exclusion criteria
Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may affect response reliability (e.g., bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia) Previous history of thyroid biopsy Visual or hearing impairments that prevent viewing or understanding the intervention video Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The patient's pain level | 5 month | Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-Pain): Developed by Freyd (1983) to measure pain intensity on a 10-cm scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTMesut YILMAZ, Dr.
Outcome results
None listed