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The role of acoustics in architectural design of medical centers: A review

Author(s): Salehi, R., Kariminia, S., Salehi, M.
Added February 2020

Soundscape design for management of behavioral disorders: A pilot study among nursing home residents with dementia

Author(s): Devos, P., Aletta, F., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Thomas, P., Filipan, K., Petrovic, M., De Vriendt, P., Van de Velde, D., Botteldooren, D.
Added August 2019

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

Author(s): Simons, K. S., Verweij, E., Lemmens, P. M. C., Jelfs, S., Park, M., Spronk, P. E., Sonneveld, J. P. C., Feijen, H.-M., van der Steen, M. S., Kohlrausch, A. G., van den Boogaard, M., de Jager, C. P. C.
Added October 2018

Are noise reduction interventions effective in adult ward settings? A systematic review and meta analysis

Author(s): Garside, J., Stephenson, J., Curtis, H., Morrell, M., Dearnley, C., Astin, F.
Added September 2018

Noise in the neonatal intensive care unit: A new approach to examining acoustic events

Author(s): Smith, S. W., Ortmann, A. J., Clark, W. W.
Added August 2018

Noise Reduction for ICU by Using Feedforward Active Noise Control System

Author(s): Liu, L., Jiang, C.
Added August 2018

Dynamic Alarm Systems for Hospitals (D.A.S.H.)

Author(s): Burdick, K. J., Chowdhury, A. R., Greer, J. M., Schlesinger, J. J.
Added August 2018

Noise in an Intensive Care Nursery/Newborn Unit

Author(s): Sa, M. M., Azevedo, R., Neves, J., Machado, O., Tavares, J.
Added August 2018

Psychiatric ward design can reduce aggressive behavior

Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Bogren, L., Gardiner, S. K., Lundin, S.
Added July 2018

Noise in neonatal intensive care units: a short review

Author(s): Carvalhais, C., Silva, M. V., Silva, J., Xavier, A., Santos, J.
Added July 2018

Noise pollution level in a pediatric hospital

Author(s): Yarar, O., Temizsoy, E., Günay, O.
Added July 2018

The relationship between soundscapes and challenging behavior: A small-scale intervention study in a healthcare organization for individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities

Author(s): van den Bosch, K. A., Andringa, T. C., Post, W. J., Ruijssenaars, W. A., Vlaskamp, Carla
Added June 2018

Noise Reduction in Progressive Care Units

Author(s): McGough, N. N. H., Keane, T., Uppal, A., Dumlao, M., Rutherford, Wendy, Kellogg, K., Ward, E., Kendal, C., Fields, W.
Added March 2018

Acoustic environments of patient room in a typical geriatric ward

Author(s): Jerlehag, C., Lee, P. J., Park, S. H., Jones, T., Carroll, N.
Previous studies have thoroughly demonstrated the harmful effects of background noise within healthcare environments; one study found that high levels of background noise disrupted patient sleep cycles, while even higher levels of noise led to elevated heart rates among nurses.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2018

Systematic review of the effects of intensive-care-unit noise on sleep of healthy subjects and the critically ill

Author(s): Horsten, S., Reinke, L., Absalom, A. R., Tulleken, J. E.
Added December 2017

Evaluation of a sound environment intervention in an ICU: A feasibility study

Author(s): Johansson, L., Lindahl, B., Knutsson, ., Ögren, M., Persson Waye, K., Ringdal, M.
Long-term studies measuring acoustics in ICU environments is lacking. This information is important to understand the effects of sound on seriously ill patients and those suffering from ICU delirium.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2017