About the talk:
In his upcoming presentation, Pyoung-Jik Lee will discuss his recent work on the effects of noise on healthcare workers in intensive care units (ICUs). It is widely recognised that hospitals, especially ICUs, are characterised by high levels of noise, which results in healthcare workers being exposed to excessive noise levels. Consequently, his research aimed to investigate whether such excessive noise exposure in the ICU impacts the psychological and physical health of healthcare workers.
The research involved several key aspects. Firstly, the noise levels and sources in Chinese ICUs were measured. Secondly, the voices of ICU nurses were monitored during their work, while their perceived voice handicap was assessed. Thirdly, the hearing of ICU nurses was compared with that of non-ICU nurses. Lastly, a qualitative approach was employed to gain insights into the reactions of ICU nurses to the acoustic environment. Additionally, Pyoung-Jik Lee will discuss potential future research topics concerning ICU and hospital acoustics.
About the speaker:
Pyoung-Jik Lee (PhD, MIOA) is a senior lecturer in the Acoustics Research Unit (ARU), School of Architecture at the University of Liverpool. Prior to joining the University of Liverpool, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), University of Southampton, and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA). His research primarily focuses on the psychophysiological evaluations of sound and vibration in built environments, as well as the effects of noise and vibration on humans.
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