Virtual Reality Training to Reduce Surgery Anxiety for Colorectal Cancer Patients

This study is testing whether using virtual reality glasses to prepare patients before colorectal cancer surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve comfort during recovery. The researchers will compare three groups: patients who receive virtual reality training, patients who receive written educational materials, and a control group who receive standard preparation. The goal is to see if this new approach helps people feel calmer and more confident going into surgery.

Many people feel anxious before surgery, and this anxiety can affect how well they recover. The researchers want to know if virtual reality training—which lets patients experience what surgery will be like in a safe, controlled way—might be a better way to prepare patients than traditional written materials.