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Noise Levels In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review, Esther Cohn
Noise Levels In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review, Esther Cohn
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Advisor: Carol A. Silverman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate noise levels in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in order to see if they are in compliance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) proposed standards. This investigation also aims to compare noise levels among various NICU conditions in order to best hospital conditions for noise reduction.
Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature utilizing various peer-reviewed databases through the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center Library was conducted to identify relevant studies on noise levels in the NICUs. Articles that …