Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.31306/s.66.3.6
The effect of noise on healthcare workers in intensive care units
Doris Desić
; studentica KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Iskra Alexandra Nola
; Škola narodnog zdravlja "Andrija Štampar", Zagreb, Hrvatska
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* Autor za dopisivanje.
Sažetak
Despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization on limiting noise in hospitals to an average sound level that should not exceed 35 dB (and a maximum of 40 dB during the night), noise intensity measurements in intensive care units (ICU) often reach twice the value. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends daytime and night-time levels of up to 45 dB.
Sounds that make noise in ICU are made by medical and non-medical staff walking, talking, changing the position of objects, daily medical and non-medical activities; including numerous electronic and monitoring devices which additionally contribute to the overall workplace noise with their alarm system. Excessive noise in the work environment affects the fluctuation of attention, decrease in the concentration of healthcare workers, and can increase stress-related symptoms, with all this often leading to changes in behavior, irritability, and social problems within the team.
In this review, searching and reviewing available literature, which corresponded to the topic and goal of the work, was used. The impact of environmental noise on healthcare workers in intensive care units is presented. Additionally, possible measures to reduce noise to protect the health of healthcare professionals are presented.
Ključne riječi
occupational noise, intensive care units (ICU), patients, safety at work, healthcare professionals
Hrčak ID:
321101
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Datum izdavanja:
2.10.2024.
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