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 …

Purpose The aim of this review is to document the role of physical environmental factors in
clinical environments and their impact on patients and staff wellness with a particular focus …

An investigation examined the structured scientific evidence on healthcare facilities (the
healing built environment–HBE) and its impact on patients' health outcomes under a holistic …

Introduction Sleep deprivation is common in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit
(ICU). Noise and light in the ICU and the reduction in plasma melatonin play the essential …

The mandate of the International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise (ICBEN) is to
promote a high level of scientific research concerning all aspects of noise-induced effects on …

Purpose Although it is generally recognized that poor sleep is common in the intensive care
unit (ICU), it is still unclear which interventions can effectively improve sleep in this setting. In …

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

The confinement of critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICU) imposes environmental
constancy throughout both day and night (continuous light, noise, caring activities …

The number of onshore wind turbines in Europe has greatly increased over recent years, a
trend which can be expected to continue. However, the effects of wind turbine noise on long …

Background/aim Patients frequently report sleep disruptions or insomnia during their
hospital stay, particularly after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The consequences of these …