Noise Levels
Conditions
Keywords
noise, obstetric, operating rooms
Brief summary
The effect of noise is often underestimated but it is one of the most common occupational health hazards. Its health effects include; noise-induced hearing loss, sleep disturbance, interference with speech comprehension, complaints, stress, annoyance, and safety concerns with regard to workers being able to complete their tasks in a safe manner. This pilot aims to measure and analyze noise levels in obstetric ORs at BC Women's Hospital during elective and emergency cesarean deliveries.
Detailed description
This is a pilot study that aims to measure and analyze noise levels in obstetric ORs at BC Women's Hospital during elective and emergency cesarean deliveries. The investigators want to quantify the amount of noise in BCW ORs in order to create a research question for a larger study.
Interventions
OTHERNoise measurement
We will be measuring noise levels in the operating room
Sponsors
University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health
University of British Columbia
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* BCW staff members * Presence in OR during Cesarean section * Willing to have a personal dosimeter pinned to hospital scrubs lapel
Exclusion criteria
\- unable to read and understand English for the purpose of informed consent and perioperative communication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| noise levels in decibels (dBs) | 1.5 hours | during cesarean section |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed