“The Experience of the Two of Us”: Use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Delivery to Advanced Cancer Patients

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine nurses' and patients' experiences with the use of virtual reality glasses during peripheral intravenous catheterization in advanced cancer patients. Material and Methods: Descriptive qualitative research method was used in the study. Participants were advanced cancer patients (n=12) and their caregivers (n=12) receiving inpatient care at a university oncology hospital in a province of Turkey between July and August 2024. Data were collected using the “Descriptive Characteristics Form” and “Semi-structured Interview Form”. Individual interviews lasting approximately 30 minutes were conducted with those who agreed to participate in the study (15 min. patient, 15 min. nurse). The interviews were recorded with the consent of the participants. Braun and Clarke's method and MAXQDA 2022 software were used to analyze the data.