RT journal article
T1 The Noise: A Silent Threat to the Recovery of Patients in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
A1 Rodríguez Montaño, Víctor Manuel
A1 Puyana Romero, Virginia
A1 Hernández Molina, Ricardo
A1 Beira Jiménez, Juan Luis
A2 Filología
A2 Ingeniería Eléctrica
A2 Máquinas y Motores Térmicos
K1 neonatal intensive care units
K1 architectural design
K1 acoustics
K1 sources of noise
AB The architectural configuration of the space plays a crucial role in the acoustics of neonatalintensive care units (NICUs). The design of the environment, the materials used in construction,and the organisation of noise sources within the room significantly influence the noise levels presentin these critical areas. For this research, the noise levels found in two hospitals, with differentarchitectural configurations and sizes but similar construction materials, have been analysed. Datawere recorded at 1 s intervals over a period of more than 24 h. The data collected in these hospitalsconfirm the magnitude of the noise problem in NICUs, highlighting the urgent need to addressit effectively to ensure an appropriate and safe environment for the recovery of neonates. Goodarchitectural planning can help mitigate noise, while poor configuration can exacerbate acousticproblems, negatively affecting both patients and healthcare staff. It is crucial to involve architects,acoustic engineers, and healthcare staff in the design and renovation of NICUs to create spaces thatnot only meet medical needs but also consider the auditory well-being of neonates.
PB MDPI
SN 2075-5309
YR 2024
FD 2024-09-04
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36153
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36153
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-may-2026