International Journal of Physiotherapy Research and Clinical Practice

Abstract

The hospital environment, often characterized by high levels of noise and activity, can have a significant impact on patients in the General ward, potentially leading to conditions such as depression and anxiety. This study aims to compare the effects of healing soundscapes on patient well-being with the goal of reducing insomnia. The objectives include determining the physiological and psychological factors affecting insomnia patients, assessing the impact of ambient sounds on insomnia, and comparing the outcomes between experimental and control groups. The study adopts a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and post-test structure. Participants consist of patients in a hospital setting. The intervention group is exposed to curated healing soundscapes, while the control group experiences standard ambient sounds commonly found in healthcare environments. Data collection involves pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments over a duration of two weeks. Anticipated outcomes include significant reductions in insomnia levels and positive changes in physiological parameters among participants exposed to healing soundscapes compared to the control group. The study aims to provide valuable evidence supporting the integration of soundscapes as a therapeutic element in healthcare environments. The significance level is set at a P-value of 0.05. The research evaluates physiological and psychological factors related to chronic illnesses such as depression and anxiety, which contribute to insomnia. The Insomnia Severity Index is utilized for measurement. The findings, statistically verified and deemed significant, indicate the normalization of psychological and physiological factors. The experimental group, exposed to healing soundscapes, demonstrates a more favorable effect compared to the control group. This research underscores the potential of soundscapes as a meaningful intervention to improve patient well-being and address insomnia in healthcare settings.

Keywords: Soundscape, Insomnia, Hospitalized patient, Anxiety and Depression