Effects of noise-proof earplugs on reduction of noise in a ward with a few patients after gynecological surgery

VernacularTitle:多人病房应用隔音耳塞减低噪音对妇科术后患者的影响
Author: Minhua LI ; Jingfen ZHOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: noise-proof earplugs; department of gynecology; noise
From: Modern Clinical Nursing 2014;(11):24-26
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of earplugs on the reduction of noises in the wards with a few patients after gynecological surgery.Methods Two hundred and fifty-four patients hospitalized in our hospital after gynecological surgery from March 2012 to May 2013 were divided into control group(n=124)and observation group(n=130). The observation group was managed with earplugs and the control group patients received routine nursing. The two groups were compared in terms of breathing,heart rate,blood pressure,24 h scores on anxiety before and after operation.Results The postoperative respiration,heart rate,blood pressure of the observation group patients was significantly lower than those of control group(all P<0.05),anxiety score was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.01). Conclusions Earplugs can create a quiet environment in wards with a few patients after gynecological surgery and help to stabilize vital signs and reduce anxiety.