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Continuous white noise exposure during sleep and childhood development: A scoping review.
De Jong RW, Davis GS, Chelf CJ, Marinelli JP, Erbele ID, Bowe SN. De Jong RW, et al. Sleep Med. 2024 Jul;119:88-94. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.04.006. Epub 2024 Apr 16. Sleep Med. 2024. PMID: 38663282
BACKGROUND: White noise machines are widely used as a sleep aid for young children and may lead to poor hearing, speech, and learning outcomes if used incorrectly. ...Evidence suggests deleterious effects of continuous moderate-intensity white noise …
BACKGROUND: White noise machines are widely used as a sleep aid for young children and may lead to poor hearing, speech …
The effects of white noise on sleep and duration in individuals living in a high noise environment in New York City.
Ebben MR, Yan P, Krieger AC. Ebben MR, et al. Sleep Med. 2021 Jul;83:256-259. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.03.031. Epub 2021 Apr 6. Sleep Med. 2021. PMID: 34049045
Our study tested the hypothesis that white noise would improve sleep in New Yorkers complaining of sleep difficulty due to elevated sound levels. ...CONCLUSION: Our data show that white noise significantly improved sleep based on s …
Our study tested the hypothesis that white noise would improve sleep in New Yorkers complaining of sleep difficu …
Noise as a sleep aid: A systematic review.
Riedy SM, Smith MG, Rocha S, Basner M. Riedy SM, et al. Sleep Med Rev. 2021 Feb;55:101385. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101385. Epub 2020 Sep 9. Sleep Med Rev. 2021. PMID: 33007706
White noise is purported to mask disruptive noises in the bedroom environment and be a non-pharmacological approach for promoting sleep and improving sleep quality. We conducted a systematic review of all studies examining the relationships betw …
White noise is purported to mask disruptive noises in the bedroom environment and be a non-pharmacological approach for …
Impact of a white noise app on sleep quality among critically ill patients.
Warjri E, Dsilva F, Sanal TS, Kumar A. Warjri E, et al. Nurs Crit Care. 2022 Nov;27(6):815-823. doi: 10.1111/nicc.12742. Epub 2021 Dec 20. Nurs Crit Care. 2022. PMID: 34931413
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to measure the noise levels and evaluate the impact of a white noise app on the sleep quality of critically ill patients. ...A 4-point Likert scale was used to assess the sleep quality. The intervention incl …
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to measure the noise levels and evaluate the impact of a white noise app on the …
Effect of White Noise Intervention Combined with Multi-dimensional Nursing Mode on Sleep Quality and Incidence of Nosocomial Infection in Patients Undergoing Hip Replacement.
Tian M, Gu X. Tian M, et al. Noise Health. 2023 Oct-Dec;25(119):220-225. doi: 10.4103/nah.nah_32_23. Noise Health. 2023. PMID: 38358237 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Before nursing and white noise intervention, the PSQI scores of patients' sleep quality in the two groups were all lower, with no obvious difference (P > 0.05). After nursing and white noise intervention, the sleep quality of …
RESULTS: Before nursing and white noise intervention, the PSQI scores of patients' sleep quality in the two groups were …
The effects of massage therapy and white noise application on premature infants' sleep.
Düken ME, Yayan EH. Düken ME, et al. Explore (NY). 2024 May-Jun;20(3):319-327. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.09.002. Epub 2023 Sep 12. Explore (NY). 2024. PMID: 37806925 Clinical Trial.
In the white noise group, the sleep duration increased by about two hours than the pre-treatment, and there was an increase in sleep efficiency. ...CONCLUSION: In this experimental study, which was designed with three groups, it was revealed that massa …
In the white noise group, the sleep duration increased by about two hours than the pre-treatment, and there was an incr …
Effect of White Noise on Sleep in Patients Admitted to a Coronary Care.
Farokhnezhad Afshar P, Bahramnezhad F, Asgari P, Shiri M. Farokhnezhad Afshar P, et al. J Caring Sci. 2016 Jun 1;5(2):103-9. doi: 10.15171/jcs.2016.011. eCollection 2016. J Caring Sci. 2016. PMID: 27354974 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Sleep disorders are a common problem in patients in the critical care unit. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of white noise on the quality of sleep in patients admitted to the CCU. ...CONCLUSION: The use of …
INTRODUCTION: Sleep disorders are a common problem in patients in the critical care unit. The objective of the present study was to d …
The effect of facilitated tucking and white noise on stress and sleep of newborns receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
Suna Dağ Y, Yayan EH. Suna Dağ Y, et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jul-Aug;77:e442-e449. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.05.008. Epub 2024 May 10. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024. PMID: 38729891 Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of facilitated tucking and white noise on stress and sleep in neonates receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). ...CONCLUSION: Facilitated tucking and white noise each showed a similar imp …
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of facilitated tucking and white noise on stress and sleep in neonates receiving …
Non-pharmacological sleep interventions for adult patients in intensive care Units: A systematic review.
Jun J, Kapella MC, Hershberger PE. Jun J, et al. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2021 Dec;67:103124. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103124. Epub 2021 Aug 26. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2021. PMID: 34456110 Review.
RESULTS: The 20 included studies examined different types of non-pharmacological sleep interventions involving use of earplugs, an eye mask, white noise, music, aromatherapy, massage, acupressure, light intensity, a sleep hygiene protocol, quiet time a …
RESULTS: The 20 included studies examined different types of non-pharmacological sleep interventions involving use of earplugs, an ey …
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