Noise Levels in a General Surgical Ward: a descriptive study
2005
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Christensen, M.
The noise levels in many UK hospitals exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization, yet are so prevalent that healthcare providers tend to think of them as just part of the working environment. However, current ward-based research is dated, perhaps indicating that the control of noise in these areas is perceived as insurmountable.
Added January 2014
Designed sound and music environment in postanaesthesia care units—–a multicentre study of patients and staff
2005
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 21
Pages 220-225
Author(s): Thorgaard, P., Ertmann, E., Hansen, V., Noerregaard, A., Spanggard, L.
Music is arguably the non-pharmocological intervention with the most evidence to support it. It has been succesfully used to ease patient pain perception, anxiety and distress for many pre and post procedure settings. However, a majority of the studies implement music intervention at one on one level (providing patients with headphones etc to listen to music). Little research has investigated the design significance of improving the sound environment through music.
Added October 2012
Effects of music therapy on women’s physiologic measures, anxiety, and satisfaction during cesarean delivery.
2005
Research in Nursing and Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 28
Pages 453-461
Author(s): Chang, S-C., Chen, C-H.
Due to many factors Taiwan has a high rate of cesarean birth deliveries. Childbirth causes high stress in women. In case of cesarean birth such stress increases because it is a major surgery. For many women cesarean birth has negative emotional consequences. Music therapy, the systematic application of music to aid in the treatment of physiological and psychological aspects of an illness or disability, has been shown in multiple studies to help reduce anxiety and stress, distract attention and increase threshold of pain during painful procedures. Music therapy has the potential to help women recover from cesarean deliveries.
Added October 2012
Influence of intensive coronary care acoustics on the quality of care and physiological state of patients
2005
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 98
Pages 267-270
Author(s): Hagerman, I., Rasmanis, G., Blomkvist, V. , Ulrich, R. , Eriksen, C. A., Theorell, T.
Unexpected noise has long been recognized to have a negative influence in the rehabilitation of patients. The study was performed in an academic hospital, where patients with acute chest pain were evaluated in the intensive coronary heart unit (CCU).
Added October 2012
Use of preferred music to decrease agitated behaviours in older people with dementia: a review of the literature
2005
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 14
Pages 1133-1140
Author(s): Sung, H., Chang, A.M.
Added October 2012
Children's environments and health-related quality of life: evidence informing pediatric healthcare environmental design
2005
Children, Youth and Environments
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 188-223
Author(s): Sherman, S., Shepley, M., Varni, J.
Added October 2012
Caregivers' Evaluation on Hospitalized Children's Preferences Concerning Garden and Ward
2005
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 331-338
Author(s): Said, I., Salleh, S.S., Abu Bakar, M.S., Mohamad, I.
Added October 2012
The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice
2005
Clinical Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 296-8
Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012
Noise level in a pediatric intensive care unit
2005
Jornal De Pediatria
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 81
Pages 495-498
Author(s): Carvalho, W.B., Pedreira, M.L.G., de Aguiar, M.A.L.
Added October 2012
Sleep of preterm neonates under developmental care or regular environmental conditions
2005
Early Human Development
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 81
Pages 595-600
Author(s): Bertelle, V., Mabin, D., Adrien, J., Sizun, J.
Added October 2012
Noise levels in PICU: An evaluative study
2005
Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 17
Pages 22-26
Author(s): Bailey, E.,, Timmons, S.
Added October 2012
Music and Ambient Operating Room Noise in Patients Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia
2005
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 100
Pages 1316-1319
Author(s): Ayoub, C.M., Rizk, L.B., Yaacoub, C.I., Gaal, D., Kain, Z.N.
Added October 2012
Sleep and adverse environmental factors in sedated mechanically ventialted pediatric intensive care patients
2005
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 6
Pages 562-567
Author(s): Al-Samsam, R., Cullen, O.
Added October 2012
Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Nonpharmacological Intervention to Improve Abnormal Sleep/Wake Patterns in Nursing Home Residents
2005
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 53
Pages 803-810
Author(s): Alessi, C.A., Martin, J.L., Webber, A.P., Kim, E.C., Harker, J.O., Josephson, K.R.
Sleep disturbance, common in older adults living in the community, is even more prevalent in long-stay nursing home residents. Studies suggest that non-pharmacological interventions such as timed exposure to bright light, increased physical activity, or decreased nighttime noise and light levels can be an alternative approaches for improving sleep patterns in nursing home residents.
Added October 2012
Assessing a hospital sound environment: findings and evidence-based recommendations for architectural design and behavior.
2005
EDRA
Conference Paper
Author(s): Geboy, L., Keller, A., Schnuck, K.
Added October 2012