Noise reduction in the ICU: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion:
Adherence to best practices regarding noise control was satisfactory, achieving more than 70% compliance in the six audit criteria. Only the noise level did not reach the threshold recommended by the WHO - a difficulty reported in other studies.
Relevance to clinical practice:
Best practices related to noise control are essential for managing sleep deprivation in ICUs and include changes in the behaviour of involved professionals.
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT Source Type: research