Assessment of Noise in BC Women's Hospital Operating Rooms
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Noise Levels
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Enrollment
- 10
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- noise levels in decibels (dBs)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
noise levels in decibels (dBs)
Time Frame: 1.5 hours
during cesarean section