Impact of acoustic environment in intensive care unit on nurses’ well-being during COVID-19: A qualitative interview study

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Qualitative interview study reveals noise exposure affects well-being of nurses in ICUs, suggesting need for noise reduction interventions.

Noise exposure negatively impacts ICU nurses' well-being, resulting in emotional disturbances and disruptions in activities.
Nurses reported various coping strategies to manage noise-related stress, highlighting differing perceptions based on personal sensitivity.
Using a grounded theory approach, the study gathered insights from 14 registered nurses through semi-structured interviews.
Promoting better acoustic environments in ICUs is crucial for safeguarding the physical and mental health of nurses.

Song et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative interview study reveals noise exposure affects well-being of nurses in ICUs, suggesting need for noise reduction interventions.