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  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Noise in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is a recognized stressor for nursing staff.
  • Hospital noise adversely affects patient well-being and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze noise variations experienced by nursing staff and patients in ICUs.
  • To understand ICU noise levels and frequencies over week-long periods.
  • To implement and evaluate a low-cost behavioral modification program for noise reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal noise monitoring within ICU settings.
  • Implementation of a behavioral modification intervention.
  • Comparative analysis of noise levels pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Behavioral modification alone proved inadequate for controlling excessive ICU noise.
  • Significant noise variations were observed over extended durations.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive strategies are required for effective ICU noise management.
  • Future research should involve clinicians, staff, and improved medical device alarm management.