The Effect of Virtual Forest Bathing on Bariatric Surgery Patients

"Virtual reality (VR) is an advanced computer technology and a novel technique used in healthcare to alleviate pain and provide patient comfort. It enables individuals to interact with a 360-degree virtual environment through a headset device. It has been observed that painful or emotionally stressful stimuli from the external world are diminished within the VR environment, with the individual's attention redirected and focused on this immersive setting.~In our study, a 20-minute VR video will be used, providing the sensation of walking through a calming 360-degree virtual forest environment accompanied by natural sounds, viewed through VR headsets. Unlike some commercially available VR headsets, the Oculus Quest 2 model will be utilized, as it serves as both the computer and display system, eliminating the need for a smartphone. This device is preferred for its ability to deliver high-quality video without interruptions that might negatively affect the VR experience.~After explaining"