The effect of staff training on the amount of sound pollution in the intensive care unit

authors:

avatar Kobra Zamani 1 , avatar Hossein Ali Asgharnia 2 , avatar Jamshid Yazdani 3 , avatar Zohreh Taraghi 1 , *

Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Environmental Health Engineering Department, Health Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
Biostatistics Department, Health Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences: Vol.5, issue 4; 130-133
published online: January 15, 2019
article type: Research Article
received: October 15, 2018
accepted: November 26, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/jnms.jnms_38_18

how to cite: Zamani K, Asgharnia H A, Yazdani J, Taraghi Z. The effect of staff training on the amount of sound pollution in the intensive care unit. J Nurs Midwifery Sci. 2018;5(4):e141158. https://doi.org/10.4103/jnms.jnms_38_18.

Abstract

Context: Sound pollution is a common problem in intensive care units(ICUs) with unfavorable consequences. 
Aims: The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of staff training on the amount of sound pollution in the ICU. 
Setting and Design: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in the ICU of Rouhani Hospital in Babol. 
Materials and Methods: Level of equivalent (leq) sound was measured in three work shifts for 2 weeks, before and after training, in 2 workdays and a holiday, using a systematic network stationing method. The sample size was determined based on the days of measurement, work-shift, and measuring stations(6 × 3 × 10 = 180). Indirect training was performed. A 2-week opportunity was given to study materials. 
Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using paired t-test and RMANOVA. Results: Following the training, the mean leq in all stations (ten stations) decreased from 67.21 to 62.11 dB (P = 0.002). 
Conclusion: Although the amount of sound pollution decreased significantly after training, it was still higher than standard. To achieve the desired level of sound, continuous monitoring of sound at intervals of 6 months, along with structural engineering and equipment, is suggested.

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