Effects of intensive care unit ambient sounds on healthcare professionals: results of an online survey and noise exposure in an experimental setting

Effects of intensive care unit ambient sounds on healthcare professionals: results of an online survey and noise exposure in an experimental setting

Abstract Background Noise levels on intensive care units (ICUs) are typically elevated. While many studies reported negative effects of ICU ambient sounds on patients, only few investigated noise as a factor to influence well-being or performance in healthcare professionals. Methods An online survey...

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Main Authors: Nadine Schmidt, Stephan M. Gerber, Björn Zante, Tom Gawliczek, Alvin Chesham, Klemens Gutbrod, René M. Müri, Tobias Nef, Joerg C. Schefold, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Subjects:
Intensive care unit
Noise
Healthcare professionals
Working memory
Annoyance
Performance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40635-020-00321-3

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