This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study with a pretest-posttest design to examine the effect of the operating room environment experience of preoperative patients using virtual reality glasses on the patients' preoperative surgical fear level and care perceptions.
Being 18 years or older
Agreeing to participate in the research
Having elective cholecystectomy surgery
Knowledge of Turkish and no communication barriers
Being 18 years of age or younger
Refusal to participate in the research
Having undergone surgery and having seen the operating room environment before Not knowing Turkish and having any communication barrier