Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Sciences
Vol. 7 No. 1, Februari 2026

APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) ON PAIN SCALE IN POST-OPERATIVE FRACTURE PATIENTS: A CASE STUDY

Handayani, Yunita Mukti (Unknown)
Prastiwi, Firman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: A fracture is a bone break that is usually caused by trauma or physical force. The force of impact, the condition of the bone, and the soft tissues around it will determine the severity of the fracture. The problem in fracture patients usually arises in postoperative patients, which is pain. The objective of this case study is to understand the nursing care provided to post-operative fracture patients experiencing acute pain through a virtual reality (VR) intervention.Methods: This research is descriptive, using a case study approach of a single patient post-fracture surgery in the Sakura room at Dr. Soeratno Gemolong Regional General Hospital. Case data collection was conducted for 3 consecutive days, from February 12th to 14th, 2025, with a single 15-minute virtual reality (VR) session featuring a video of natural scenery.Results: The study shows that virtual reality (VR) reduces pain scores in post-fracture patients, from 6 (moderate pain) to 3 (mild pain).Conclusion: This virtual reality (VR) intervention is effective in reducing pain levels in post-operative patients.

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KN

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Nursing Physics Public Health

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Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Sciences presents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties, midwifery, public health, and other health field. The journal particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of ...