Environmental noise has been growing in recent years, causing numerous health problems.
Highly sensitive environments such as hospitals deserve special attention, since noise can …

Background The satisfaction of healthcare facilities' occupants is a crucial measure of
healthcare quality and a requirement for the clinical and financial success of healthcare …

Delirium, the most common form of acute brain dysfunction affecting up to 80% of intensive
care unit (ICU) patients, has been shown to predict long-term cognitive impairment, one of …

Background Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) experience more stressful workplace
conditions, making them more vulnerable to high levels of depression compared with those …

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 …

Background ICU survival is improving. However, many patients leave ICU with ongoing
cognitive, physical, and/or psychological impairments and reduced quality of life. Many of …

Background Intensive care is a noisy environment for patients and one that affects pain,
anxiety levels, and sleep quality. Aims and objectives To determine the relationship between …

Background Noise pollution in intensive care units is a relevant problem, associated with
psychological and physiological consequences for patients and healthcare staff. Sources of …

Objectives This systematic review presented the current status of literature on the outcomes
resulted from sensory stimuli in critical care environments as well as the environmental …

Background While the impact of the intensive care environment on patients' experiences
and outcomes has been extensively studied, relatively little research has examined the …