TÜBİTAK Supports Bartın University’s Virtual Reality Project for Intensive Care Units
4 Haziran 2025
A project developed at Bartın University (BARÜ) has received support from TÜBİTAK to improve the mental health and sleep quality of intensive care patients through the use of virtual reality (VR) technology.
The project, titled “The Effects of Virtual Reality Use on Anxiety, Delirium, and Sleep Disorders in Intensive Care Patients”, is led by Dr. Elçin Sebahat Kasapoğlu from the Department of Health Care Services at the Vocational School of Health Services, with Ece Kara contributing as a scholarship researcher. The initiative has been granted funding under the TÜBİTAK 1002-A Rapid Support Program.
With this project, BARÜ aims to reduce the negative psychological impacts caused by the closed environment of intensive care units by integrating VR technology. The study seeks to minimize disorientation in time and space perception, lower stress and anxiety levels, reduce the risk of delirium, and enhance sleep quality by reinforcing patients’ awareness of the day-night cycle.
This innovative approach reflects Bartın University’s commitment to advancing healthcare solutions through technology, with the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
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