Background Noise in intensive care units (ICUs) has always been a problem, but noise
above the recommended range affects not only the patient but staff as well. It is clear that …

OBJECTIVES: Excessive noise is ubiquitous in the ICU, and there is growing evidence of the
negative impact on work performance of caregivers. This study aims to determine the …

Background: Health care is a demanding field, with a high level of responsibility and
exposure to emotional and physical danger. High levels of stress may result in depression …

Background Poor sleep is known to adversely affect hospital patients' recovery and
rehabilitation. The aim of the study was to investigate the perceived duration and quality of …

Introduction Delirium in critically-ill patients is a common multifactorial disorder that is
associated with various negative outcomes. It is assumed that sleep disturbances can result …

Objective: The equipment, monitor alarms, and acuity of patients in ICUs make it one of the
loudest patient care areas in a hospital. Increased sound levels may contribute to worsened …

Noise levels in the ICU are consistently reported to reach levels likely to have both direct
and indirect adverse health consequences for both patients and staff. Noise reduction …

Hospital noise levels regularly exceed those recommended by the World Health
Organization (WHO). It is uncertain whether high noise levels have adverse effects on …

Objectives This study aimed to explore healthcare providers' perceptions of noise in the
intensive care unit. Design A qualitative exploratory study was conducted using group …

Purpose Most prior hospital noise research usually deals with sound in its noise facet and is
based merely on sound level abatement, rather than as an informative or orientational …