The Efficacy of a Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality Intervention to Reduce Pain in Postoperative Patients

"VR Mindfulness-Based Relaxation is a behavioral intervention that utilizes a VR application designed to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Participants in the experimental group will undergo a single VR session, scheduled on the day of hospital admission (one day prior to surgery).~The session lasts approximately 10 minutes and features an immersive beach environment combined with an audio-guided mindfulness exercise focused on breath awareness. Following the session, participants will engage in a brief, structured debriefing, during which they will reflect on what they felt, what they discovered, and how they can apply these insights during their hospital stay.~Participants will also be instructed to practice the 4-1-4 breathing technique three times per day during hospitalization. This technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 1 second, and exhaling for 4 seconds. It is intended to promote relaxation and support autonomic nervous system regulation."