This study will examine whether virtual reality can reduce pain and anxiety in women undergoing surgical uterine evacuation after early pregnancy loss at Tarsus State Hospital, Türkiye. Ninety women will be randomly assigned to two groups of 45 participants each. One group will receive virtual reality in addition to routine care, while the other group will receive routine care alone. Researchers will compare pain, anxiety, and vital signs between the groups to assess the effects of virtual reality.
Inclusion Criteria
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Ultrasound-confirmed diagnosis of early pregnancy loss (missed miscarriage, anembryonic pregnancy, or incomplete miscarriage).
- Scheduled for surgical uterine evacuation.
- Gestational age below 12 weeks.
- Able to read and understand Turkish and communicate with the research team.
- Provides written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Hemodynamic instability.
- Septic miscarriage.
- Heavy vaginal bleeding requiring emergency surgery.
- Severe visual or hearing impairment.
- History of epilepsy or a neurological disorder that may prevent the use of virtual reality.
- History of severe motion sickness.
- Currently receiving treatment for a psychiatric disorder.
- Planned general anesthesia during the procedure.