Excessive noise is becoming a significant problem for intensive care units (ICUs). This paper
first reviews the impact of noise on patients' sleep in ICUs. Five previous studies have …

PURPOSE: The aims of the study were to examine the studies related to hospital noise in
intensive care units (ICUs) to understand the sources and effects of noise and to describe …

Introduction This study hypothesised that a reduction of sound during the night using
earplugs could be beneficial in the prevention of intensive care delirium. Two research …

Background Sound in hospital space has traditionally been considered in negative terms as
both intrusive and unwanted, and based mainly on sound levels. However, sound level is …

The hospital sound environment is complex. Alarms, medical equipment, activities, and
ventilation generate noise that may present occupational problems as well as hinder …

Background Sound levels in intensive care units can be high. Unfortunately, high levels of
sound tend to result in poor sleep quality, which leads to slower healing, poorer immune …

Increasing noise in hospital environments, especially in intensive care units (ICUs) and
operating rooms (ORs), has created a formidable challenge for both patients and hospital …

Abstract Intensive-care-unit (ICU) patients exhibit disturbed sleeping patterns, often
attributed to environmental noise, although the relative contribution of noise compared to …

High noise levels in hospitals can affect patients' well-being, staff productivity, and medical
error rates. This study measured noise in two intensive care units (ICUs) in the Democratic …

Aims. By developing, implementing and delivering a noise reduction intervention
programme, we aimed to attempt to reduce the high noise levels on inpatient wards …