Noise Levels Clinical Trial
Official title:
Assessment of Noise in BC Women's Hospital Operating Rooms
| Verified date | November 2016 |
| Source | University of British Columbia |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | Canada: Health Canada |
| Study type | Observational |
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.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 10 |
| Est. completion date | February 2016 |
| Est. primary completion date | February 2016 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | N/A and older |
| Eligibility |
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 |
Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Women's Hospital | Vancouver | British Columbia |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| University of British Columbia | University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health |
Canada,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | noise levels in decibels (dBs) | during cesarean section | 1.5 hours | No |