Study of Immersive Sensory Environment Using Visual, Sound, and Scent to Reduce Discomfort in Adults Hospitalized in Intensive or Continuing Care Units

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the impact of adding three sensory elementsvisual, auditory, and olfactoryto help reduce discomfort in adult patients hospitalized in intensive care or continuing care units. This study includes patients admitted for medical or surgical reasons, whether conscious or unconscious and under mechanical ventilation. The goal is to explore supportive care methods to improve patient comfort during hospital stays. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group that experiences an immersive sensory environment in their hospital room or a control group that receives standard care without sensory projections. The sensory environment includes light frescoes themed on nature with a circadian cycle, immersive nature sounds that are non-repetitive, and the use of essential oils. All patients continue to receive usual medical care and support from the hospital team. Throughout the study, patients and their relatives will be monitored and supported as per usual intensive care practices. Researchers will assess patient discomfort using the REAnimation Patient Discomfort Questionnaire over a two-month period. The study involves informed consent from patients or their trusted persons who understand French and the research procedures. The total participation timeline aligns with the hospitalization duration and follow-up for assessing discomfort.

Immersive Sensory Projections for Hospitalized Patients