Noise in Operating Room and Its Impact on Nurses: A Mixed-Methods Study of Noise, Perceptual Strain and Intervention Strategies.

AIM(S): To assess the acoustic environment of operating rooms (ORs) and its impact on nurses' perceptions in three surgical departments in a general hospital. DESIGN: A mixed-methods study. METHODS: This study integrated sound level measurements, str…

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