Noise in the intensive care unit and its influence on sleep quality: a multicenter observational study in Dutch intensive care units

Noise in the intensive care unit and its influence on sleep quality: a multicenter observational study in Dutch intensive care units

Abstract 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 stu...

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Main Authors: Koen S. Simons, Eva Verweij, Paul M. C. Lemmens, Sam Jelfs, Munhum Park, Peter E. Spronk, Johannes P. C. Sonneveld, Hilde-Marieken Feijen, Marijke S. van der Steen, Armin G. Kohlrausch, Mark van den Boogaard, Cornelis P. C. de Jager
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Noise
Sleep quality
Intensive care unit
Critical illness
RCSQ
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2182-y

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