Sunay, ZelihaUcar, Tuba2026-04-042026-04-0420250739-93321096-4665https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2025.2522767https://hdl.handle.net/11616/109264We conducted this randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effects of game-based virtual reality (VR) applications on labor pain and childbirth satisfaction in 120 primiparous pregnant women. The intervention group received game-based VR intervention combined with non-pharmacological methods for managing labor pain, while the control group received routine care. In comparison to the control group, the intervention group had significantly lower pain levels (p < 0.001) and significantly higher childbirth satisfaction levels (p < 0.001). According to our findings, the use of game-based VR was associated with reduced labor pain and increased childbirth satisfaction, suggesting its potential as an innovative approach to improving maternal health outcomes globally.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAnxietyMusicManagementBirthArticle4677417604057630410.1080/07399332.2025.25227672-s2.0-105009465410Q2WOS:001518917400001Q30000-0001-9375-43000000-0002-4450-6826