Sustainable reduction in sound levels on intensive care units through noise management - An implementation study
2025
BMC Health Services Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 9
Author(s): Witek, S., Schmoor, C., Montigel, F., Grotejohann, B., Ziegler, S.
Added January 2025
Considerations of external noise and vibration factors in the design of sensitive inpatient facilities
Author(s): Sheikh, M., Gasalla, P. R., Vega, R.
Added January 2025
Neural correlates of music familiarity and likability in hospital noise masking: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
2024
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 156
Pages 4269-4278
Author(s): Deng, Q., Deng, Z., Xu, L., Song, Y., Cai, J.
Added January 2025
Older adults’ recognition of medical terminology in hospital noise
2024
Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 79
Author(s): Bent, T., Baese-Berk, M., Puckett, B., Ryherd, E., Perry, S., Manley, N. A.
Added December 2024
Examining the relationships between indoor environmental quality parameters pertaining to light, noise, temperature, and humidity and the behavioral and psychological symptoms of people living with dementia: Scoping review
2024
Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages e56452
Author(s): Au-Yeung, W.-T. M., Miller, L., Wu, Chao-Yi, Beattie, Z., Nunnerley, M., Hanna, R., Gothard, S., Wild, K., Kaye, J.
Added August 2024
Establishing a contextualized intervention program for noise reduction in a neonatal intensive care unit
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Köse, S., Sabetsarvestani, R., Geçkil, E., Ozkilicaslan, F. T., Karaarslan, F., Tosun, E. E., Altunhan, H.
Added August 2024
Reduced noise in the emergency department: The impact on staff well-being and room acoustics
2024
Emergency Medicine Journal
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 41
Pages 538-542
Author(s): Hendriks, S., Vernooij, C. M., O'Connor, R. D., Jie, K. E.
Added July 2024
Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions: A mixed-methods exploration
2024
People and Nature
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 1592-1604
Author(s): Schmid, H.-L., Nowak, A., Oeljeklaus, L., McCall, T., Hornberg, C., Caspers, B. A., Zerbe, S.
Research shows that outdoor features such as plants, trees, ponds, and open areas can benefit patients, but there is typically a lack of detail regarding what it is about these natural elements that evokes a positive response.
Added June 2024
Sleep and circadian disruptors: Unhealthy noise and light levels for hospitalized pediatric patients
2023
Journal of Hospital Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 18
Pages 999-1003
Author(s): Fidler, A. L., Waitt, J., Lehmann, L. E., Solet, J. M., Duffy, J. F., Gonzalez, B. D., Beebe, D. W., Fedele, D. A., Zhou, E. S.
Research shows that both hospitalization and illness can disrupt healthy sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Consequently, noise and lights can be especially disruptive to the sleep that is critical to healing.
Added May 2024
Mitigating intensive care unit noise: Design-led modeling solutions, calculated acoustic outcomes, and cost implications
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 220-238
Author(s): Jonescu, E. E., Farrel, B., Ramanayaka, C. E., White, C., Costanzo, G., Delaney, L., Hahn, R., Ferrier, J., Litton, E.
This study examines noise pollution in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), a known factor impacting patient recovery and staff well-being. Prior research indicates that high noise levels in ICUs lead to stress, sleep disruption, and increased risk of medical errors.
Added April 2024
Prioritization of noise abatement methods for controlling hospital noise pollution
2024
Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 43
Pages 1126-1138
Author(s): Abbasi, M., Tokhi, M. O., Eyvazzadeh, N., Falahati, M., Zokaei, M.
This study addresses the challenge of hospital noise pollution, which has been linked to health risks like stress and reduced patient satisfaction. Although various noise control measures exist, there is little consensus on the most effective options for healthcare settings.
Added April 2024
Patients’ perceptions of sound and noise dimensions in the dental clinic soundscape
2024
Applied Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 14
Pages 2587
Author(s): Tziovara, P., Antoniadou, C., Antoniadou, M.
Added March 2024
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) context and the perceived soundscape: A grounded theory approach
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 77-96
Author(s): Orhan, C., Yilmazer, S.
While the effects of an acoustic environment have previously been explored through subjective responses within ICUs, this study was the first to apply the soundscape approach. This approach aims to characterize the acoustic environment as it is perceived and understood, while understanding that the context, or the interrelationships between person, place, and activity, can influence perceptions.
Added February 2024
Patients’ Perceptions of Virtual Live Music in the Intensive Care Unit
2024
American Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 54-59
Author(s): Bruder, A. L., Gururaja, A., Narayani, N., Kleinpell, R., Schlesinger, J. J.
This study explores the use of virtual live music as a therapeutic intervention for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, who are subjected to high-noise, isolating environments. Previous research shows that music therapy in hospital settings can reduce patient anxiety, pain, and delirium.
Added February 2024
Effect of white noise on sleep in patients admitted to a coronary care
2016
Journal of Caring Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 103-109
Author(s): Farokhnezhad-Afshar, P., Bahramnezhad, F., Asgari, P., Shiri, M.
Sleep disorders are more common in critical care units (CCUs) due to factors such as noise, frequent rounding for interventions, and environmental disruptions. Sleep is essential for physiological and psychological recovery.
Added December 2023
The impact of sensory stimuli on healthcare workers and outcomes in trauma rooms: A focus group study
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 115-128
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Ahmadpour, S.
Research demonstrates that excessive sensory stimuli in healthcare settings can negatively impact patient, staff, and organizational outcomes. Because emergency department (ED) trauma areas can be especially chaotic, understanding issues related to noise, lighting, and temperature is the first step toward addressing the problem.
Added December 2023
Noise levels and annoyance among staff in a tertiary care hospital in North India: A cross-sectional study
2023
Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health
Journal Article
Issue 9-10
Volume 78
Pages 471-482
Author(s): Das, A., Kishore, J.
Added December 2023
Noise pollution, annoyance, and sensitivity; its impact on general health and aggression of hospital staffs
2024
Current Psychology
Journal Article
Volume 43
Pages 14171–14182
Author(s): Abbasi, H., Ziaei, M., Salimi, K., Zare, S., Jokar, M., Rashidi, N.
Added November 2023
A challenge to the evidence behind noise guidelines for UK hospitals
2023
Occupational Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 73
Pages 507-511
Author(s): Hampton, T., Everett, S., Goldsmith, E., Lee, P. J.
Added November 2023
Exploring the safe environment provided by nurses in inpatient psychiatric wards: A mixed-methods study
2023
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 257-269
Author(s): Maddineshat, M., Khodaveisi, M., Kamyari, N., Razavi, M., Pourmoradi, F., Sadeghian, E.
This study investigates how mental health nurses (MHNs) maintain safety in crowded inpatient psychiatric wards, where risks like violence, self-harm, and medical errors are prevalent. Previous research has shown that creating a safe environment is essential for patient recovery and staff well-being, with MHNs often using vigilance strategies to minimize risks.
Added October 2023
