Noise in the intensive care unit and its influence on sleep quality:A multicenter observational study in Dutch intensive care units
Background: High noise levels in the intensive care unit (ICU) are a well-known problem. Little is known about the effect of noise on sleep quality in ICU patients. The study aim is to determine the effect of noise on subjective sleep quality. Methods: This was a multicenter observational study in six Dutch ICUs. Noise recording equipment was installed in 2-4 rooms per ICU. Adult patients were eligible for the study 48 h after ICU admission and were followed up to maximum of five nights in the ICU. Exclusion criteria were presence of delirium and/or inability to be assessed for sleep quality.... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | article / Letter to the editor |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2018 |
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BioMed Central
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26674937 |
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Link(s) : | http://repository.tue.nl/904802 |