Noise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Exploring Its State and Solutions

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dc.contributor.authorSabetsarvestani, Raheleh
dc.contributor.authorKose, Semra
dc.contributor.authorGeckil, Emine
dc.contributor.authorTosun, Esra Erturk
dc.contributor.authorOzkilicaslan, Fatma Tokan
dc.contributor.authorKaraarslan, Fatih
dc.contributor.authorAltunhan, Huseyin
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-23T14:21:04Z
dc.date.available2024-02-23T14:21:04Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.departmentNEÜen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Concerns regarding the environmental noise issue in neonatal units and an interest in developing strategies to reduce this noise have motivated researchers to conduct comprehensive qualitative research to elucidate the current situation and help improve it. Purpose: This study aims to explore the current state of noise and possible solutions in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Konya, Turkey. Methods: In 2021, a descriptive exploratory study was conducted with a qualitative content analysis approach. Eighteen nurses, three physicians, seven staff members, and four mothers were selected to participate in the study via purposeful sampling. The data were collected from two semi-structured interviews, six focus groups, six observations, and sound source level measurements using a sound decibel meter. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Three main themes and seven major categories emerged from the data analysis. The themes were overt and covert sources, pan-negative effects, and holistic modification. All recorded sound levels exceeded the recommended noise level of 45 dB. Fifty-seven percent of sound sources were in the range of 45-65 dB, and 43% were higher than 65 dB. Implications for Practice and Research: This study showed that NICU has a noisy environment with hidden sound sources that can negatively affect all people. This situation must be approached seriously by holistic modification involving environmental modification, behavioral modification, and resource management. It highlighted that each environment is unique and needs to be carefully evaluated to find a suitable and cost-effective solution.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/ANC.0000000000000985
dc.identifier.endpageE190en_US
dc.identifier.issn1536-0903
dc.identifier.issn1536-0911
dc.identifier.issue6en_US
dc.identifier.pmid36413780en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85142535761en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.startpageE183en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/ANC.0000000000000985
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/13438
dc.identifier.volume22en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000924418300002en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherLippincott Williams & Wilkinsen_US
dc.relation.ispartofAdvances In Neonatal Careen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectIntensive Care Unitsen_US
dc.subjectNeonatalen_US
dc.subjectNoiseen_US
dc.subjectQualitative Researchen_US
dc.titleNoise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Exploring Its State and Solutionsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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