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The Effects Of Non-Pharmacological Interventions Consisting Of Earplugs And Eye Masks, Reducing Environmental Factors To Improve Self-Reported Sleep Quality In Icu Patients, Stephen Risch Msn, Rn, Ccrn, Ccns
The Effects Of Non-Pharmacological Interventions Consisting Of Earplugs And Eye Masks, Reducing Environmental Factors To Improve Self-Reported Sleep Quality In Icu Patients, Stephen Risch Msn, Rn, Ccrn, Ccns
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Background: Intensive Care Units (ICU) are noisy environments that hinder sleep. Sleep disruption may have negative affects in ICU patients’ recovery.
Aims/Objectives The aim was to determine the feasibility, patient’s comfort level, and the effects of ear plugs, eye masks, and limiting nursing interventions on self-reported sleep quality during ICU stay.
Methods: This quality improvement project was conducted in a community hospital using a quasi-experimental design. Patients in the intervention group wore earplugs and eye masks with limited nursing interventions during nighttime hours compared to patients in the control group who received routine care. Patients subjective sleep quality was measured …