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Implementation of Quiet Time for Noise Reduction on a Medical-Surgical Unit.
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JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration . Dec2016, Vol. 46 Issue 12, p669-674. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- OBJECTIVE: The objective of this evidence-based investigation is to determine the efficacy of a quiet-time intervention to reduce noise in the hospital setting. BACKGROUND: For many reasons, noise continues to increase in the hospital setting. METHODS: In a descriptive comparative design, using a convenience sample of hospitalized patients, 80 patients were assessed on their perceptions of noise using the Patient Survey on Noise During Hospital Stay. RESULTS: Data revealed favorable responses to quiet time, with 70% of subjects reporting quiet-time intervention to be effective in reducing noise. Sixty percent of participants felt that 1 hour of quiet time helped to facilitate a quieter, more restful environment for the whole day. CONCLUSION: A quiet-time intervention is effective in addressing patient perception of noise while in the acute care hospital setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NOISE control
*COMPARATIVE studies
*LENGTH of stay in hospitals
*HOSPITAL wards
*RESEARCH methodology
*NURSING specialties
*SCIENTIFIC observation
*PATIENT satisfaction
*SENSORY perception
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*STATISTICAL sampling
*SEX distribution
*SLEEP
*SURVEYS
*T-test (Statistics)
*DATA analysis software
*PATIENTS' attitudes
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00020443
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119931424
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000424