Whilst at Oxford University Hospitals, Mr. Sadideen explored the role of music to reduce patient anxiety. This was in the surgical setting for patients undergoing local anaesthetic procedures (i.e. whilst awake). The results were extraordinary, as assessed physiologically and psychologically.
Mr. Sadideen’s work on the role of music to “soothe” patients undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery whilst awake received national interest. The role music can play is fascinating and this work has been extrapolated into other surgical settings to improve the patient journey.
Mr. Sadideen led a major project involving 96 patients undergoing plastic surgery under local anaesthetic. Half of these patients were played classical music. The music group reported lower anxiety levels. Other surgical disciplines have now trialled this to improve the patient journey.
Mr. Sadideen’s work exploring the role of music in surgery highlighted that patients in the classical music group reported lower anxiety. Mr. Sadideen allows patients to choose whether they want music played whilst undergoing a local anaesthetic procedure.
Mr. Sadideen’s work on music in surgery identified less stressful patients when classical music was played. He believes that music aids as a distraction to less stressful stimuli. Mr. Sadideen offers patients the choice to select music of their choice.
Mr. Sadideen’s work on music in surgery to improve the patient journey was published in the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. As a spokesperson for the College on this topic, he was invited to comment on other major studies in this area.
Mr. Sadideen was invited to explore similarities between microsurgery and jewellery-making as part of a wider programme assessing similarities between science and craft. This initiative led by Professor RLK is described in this article and represents ongoing work.
Mr. Sadideen explains the concept of “clammy” or “sweaty” hands. He discusses physiology, possible causes, and how sometimes more than one treatment modality may be needed. He often recommends botulinum toxin (BOTOX) for the appropriate patient.
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Born in London, raised in the States and fluent in Arabic, Sadideen appeals to an international clientele (word of mouth has seen a steady stream of Americans making their way to his Chelsea consulting room).
