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

Kobra Zamani; Hossein Ali Asgharnia; Jamshid Yazdani; Zohreh Taraghi

doi:10.4103/jnms.jnms_38_18

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

Author(s):

Kobra Zamani¹,

Hossein Ali Asgharnia²,

Jamshid Yazdani³,

Zohreh Taraghi^1,*

1Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

2Environmental Health Engineering Department, Health Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

3Biostatistics Department, Health Faculty, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences:Vol. 5, issue 4; 130-133

Published online:Jan 15, 2019

Article type:Research Article

Received:Oct 15, 2018

Accepted:Nov 26, 2018

How to Cite:Kobra ZamaniHossein Ali AsgharniaJamshid YazdaniZohreh TaraghiThe effect of staff training on the amount of sound pollution in the intensive care unit.J Nurs Midwifery Sci.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.

Keywords

Intensive care unit

Sound pollution

Training

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Kobra Zamani:[PubMed][Scholar]
Hossein Ali Asgharnia:[PubMed][Scholar]
Jamshid Yazdani:[PubMed][Scholar]
Zohreh Taraghi:[PubMed][Scholar]