• Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023

    Randomized Controlled Trial

    Effect of comfort theory-based nursing care on pain and comfort in women undergoing hysterosalpingography: a randomized controlled trial.

    • Sümeyye Bal and Özen Kulakaç.
    • Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery - Samsun, Turkey.
    • Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2023 Jan 1; 69 (12): e20230798e20230798.

    ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the effect of comfort theory-based nursing care on pain and comfort in women undergoing hysterosalpingography.MethodsThis randomized control trial was conducted on 126 women (42 in each intervention and control group). Virtual reality glasses group (n=42), mobile-assisted education group (n=42), and control group (n=42). The control group received only routine care. Comfort levels were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study using the General Comfort Scale and pain levels evaluated at the beginning and end of the study using the Visual Analog Scale.ResultsThe comfort theory-based nursing care (virtual reality glasses and mobile-assisted education group) was effective in increasing women's comfort with painful invasive procedures such as hysterosalpingography and reducing pain.ConclusionIt is recommended that a nurse be present in the hysterosalpingography process, providing nursing care services continuously and introducing this program to working nurses.Clinical Trial Registration Number: NCT04676932.

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