Effect of Various OR Noise on Fine Motor Skills, Cognition, and Mood.
Cara Marie RogersHannah PalmertonBrian Fabian SawayDevin C TomlinsonGary SimondsPublished in: Surgery research and practice (2019)
Our results suggest that loud and unnecessary environmental noises can be distracting to a surgeon, so every effort should be taken to minimize these. Music of the surgeons' choosing does not negatively affect fine motor dexterity or cognition and has an overall positive impact on mood and can therefore be safely practiced if desired.