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Noise in the OR: A Quality Improvement Program

NCT04722497 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1200

Last updated 2021-01-25

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Summary

During Phase I, disguised SoundEar noise devices will be used to record the noise levels in the operating rooms on Labor and Delivery during Cesarean births. Survey data will be acquired from physicians, nurses, and patients to determine if the sound in the operating rooms during surgery impacted the stress levels of those involved. An educational intervention will then be held for the physicians and nurses, and Phase II will involve having the SoundEar devices exposed. When the sound level reaches a distracting level, the light on the device will change to bright red. Surveys will be collected to determine if there is a difference in the stress levels if and when the noise level in the operating room is decreased during cesarean births.

Conditions

  • Noise; Adverse Effect

Interventions

OTHER

Sound Education

All physicians and nurses involved in cesarean births will be given an education intervention explaining the impact of noise levels on stress and focus. The SoundEar device will be used as an intervention tool to inform operating room physicians and nurses when the noise level is above the desired level.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Virginia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Megan J Whitham, MD · University of Virginia

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-31
Primary Completion
2022-01-31
Completion
2023-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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