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Characteristics of Noise in the Nurse Station of Comprehensive Care Wards

간호·간병통합서비스병동 간호스테이션의 소음 특성 분석

  • Bang, Sujeong (Department of Medical Space Design Management, Konyang University) ;
  • Oh, Younghun (Department of Medical Space Design Management, Konyang University) ;
  • Lee, Hyunjin (Department of Medical Space Design Management, Konyang University)
  • Received : 2018.01.15
  • Accepted : 2018.02.07
  • Published : 2018.03.15
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Abstract

Purpose: It is recently reported that the increasing noise in the hospitals has caused psychological and physiological stress problems with patients, and medical staffs. This study intends to investigate and analyze the noise levels in the sub stations in comparison with those in the wards in general. This study tries also to find some alterative solutions to the immediate problems. Methods: Noise measurements are conducted in advance prior to analyzing their results at two general hospitals with more than 900 beds, in the comprehensive nursing service wards and in the main/ sub stations located in the general wards Results: Although the noise level in the comprehensive nursing service wards has been slightly lower than that in the general wards, this result is over the recommended noise levels. Therefore it is recommended that efforts should be made to low down the noise level as an alternative and to replace the aged carts as well. Implications: The comprehensive nursing service wards are required to take measures against the various noise sources.

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