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T1 Multi-center study of noise in patients from hospitals in Spain: A questionnaire survey
A1 Marqués Sánchez, Pilar
A1 Calvo Sánchez, María Dolores
A1 Mompart García, María Paz
A1 Arias Ramos, Natalia
A1 Quiroga Sánchez, Enedina
A2 Enfermeria
K1 Enfermería
K1 Ruido
K1 Pacientes
K1 Hospitales
K1 Noise
K1 Hospitals
K1 Patients
AB To identify the most annoying noises in the hospital environment. One hundred and ninety-three patients took part inthe study. A questionnaire collected the perceptions of patients from four hospitals in Spain, with three distinct units.The most annoying noises were the repetitive ones and the most unbearable source was the people who talk loudly. Thedaily hours were the noisiest and the most annoying, especially when patients wanted to rest and indicated that noisewas annoying for them to get to sleep. Our results demonstrate how sensitive patients are toward noise in Spain. We alsosuggest some strategies to reduce the noise and the harmful physiological effects of increased sound levels in order toimprove the quality of life in a healthcare environment.
PB Medknow Publications
YR 2018
FD 2018-04-03
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10612/7589
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10612/7589
NO Noise & Health, 2012, vol. 14, n. 57
NO pp. 83-85
DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
RD 27-abr-2024