Transforming Hospital Environments: The Role of Sound Detection

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Chinmay Revansidhha Pogul,

  • Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat,

  • Heena T Shaikh,

  1. UG Student, Department of E&TC Engineering, BMIT, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor & Head, Department of E&TC Engineering, BMIT, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of E&TC Engineering, BMIT, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Hospitals are sanctuaries of healing, yet they are often paradoxically exposed to a pervasive, often underestimated threat: excessive noise. While internal hospital sounds pose their own challenges, the impact of external sounds – traffic, construction, sirens, and urban clamor – can profoundly compromise patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being. This article explores the critical role of advanced sound detection systems in mitigating this external acoustic intrusion, leveraging technology to create a truly restorative environment for patients. For patients recovering from illness or surgery, a peaceful environment is not merely a luxury but a clinical necessity. External noise disrupts this vital serenity in several ways. An advanced sound detection system in a hospital setting is not simply a decibel meter; it’s a sophisticated network designed to proactively identify, classify, and manage external acoustic threats. The deployment of such a system directly translates into tangible improvements in patient safety and quality of care. Unlike basic decibel meters, advanced sound detection systems employed in hospitals are intelligent, network-enabled solutions designed for real-time monitoring and analysis of the acoustic environment, with a specific focus on external sound sources. The ability to identify, quantify, and respond specifically to external acoustic threats allows healthcare facilities to cultivate a genuinely tranquil healing environment. This proactive approach not only enhances patient comfort and satisfaction but, more importantly, directly contributes to faster recoveries, reduced complications, and ultimately, safer patient outcomes.

Keywords: Hospital, Environment, Sensors, Sound, External Sound, Patient, Safety.

How to cite this article:
Chinmay Revansidhha Pogul, Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat, Heena T Shaikh. Transforming Hospital Environments: The Role of Sound Detection. International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology. 2026; 04(01):-.
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Chinmay Revansidhha Pogul, Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat, Heena T Shaikh. Transforming Hospital Environments: The Role of Sound Detection. International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology. 2026; 04(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijecet/article=2026/view=239786


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Volume 04
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Received 24/02/2026
Accepted 26/02/2026
Published 07/04/2026
Publication Time 42 Days
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