A Study of Soundscapes for Patient Wellbeing

Impact of Immersive Soundscapes in Outpatient Procedure Rooms on Patient Wellbeing

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of immersive soundscape on patient pain, stress, anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure during an outpatient vascular surgery procedure.

Adult (≥18-years-old) patients having outpatient vascular surgery procedures who elect to participate in the study will be randomized to Control/ Intervention. For Control Subjects: procedure will be performed in the procedure room with no immersive soundscape. For Intervention Subjects procedure will be performed in the procedure room with immersive soundscape.

Inclusion Criteria:

- English-speaking adults

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients needing an English interpreter
• Patients who lack the capacity to provide consent.