The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of using virtual reality glasses to reduce the need for rescue analgesia in patients with acute postoperative pain after knee arthroplasty.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What is the impact of virtual reality use on postoperative pain perception as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)? * What potential adverse effects are associated with the use of virtual reality in the postoperative context? * What is the level of satisfaction and acceptance of virtual reality as a complementary strategy for pain management? * How does virtual reality influence quality of life and psychosocial variables in patients with acute postoperative pain after knee arthroplasty?
Adults ≥18 years of age, both sexes
Scheduled unilateral knee arthroplasty
Adequate cognitive and functional capacity to use virtual reality
Signed informed consent
Neurological or psychiatric disorders (history of epilepsy, seizures, psychosis, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, tremor, rigidity)
Significant visual or hearing impairments that hinder VR use
Physical or motor limitations preventing the use of VR headsets or maintaining the required posture
Score ≥4 on the 4AT delirium screening tool
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Lead sponsor
University of Castilla-La Mancha
Collaborator
Hospital Universitario del Sureste
Collaborator