Amidst the clamor: Effects of emergency department noise on Physicians' health and attention - 19/01/24
, Nezihat Rana Disel, MD b, Mustafa Yilmaz, MD cAbstract |
Objective |
This study aims to assess effects of noise on physicians' stress levels and attention capacities within an emergency department.
Methods |
In this prospective cross-sectional study, 15 physicians from a state hospital emergency department with 300,000 annual visits provided demographics, work factors, and physiologic data. Attention was evaluated through smartphone-based Stroop tests, while noise and heart rates were monitored via smartwatches.
Results |
Median physician age was 26, with 16 months' emergency department experience. Average sound intensity was 68.80 dB. Despite noise, physicians in green/yellow areas showed increased Stroop scores (p = 0.002). Heart rate responses correlated with noise changes. End-of-shift surveys highlighted physicians' adaptability and resilience to high noise levels.
Conclusion |
Noisy emergency departments pose health risks to physicians, but noise-related stress did not significantly affect attention, beneficial for patient care.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Noise, Emergency department, Stroop test, Sound intensity, Physician
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Vol 76
P. 87-92 - février 2024 Retour au numéro
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