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Best Practices in the Clinical Setting

Abstract

This session will present the development, implementation and outcomes of the Shhh Campaign. Sleep deprivation is common in the acute care setting and contributes to significant adverse patient outcomes. Extraneous noise is responsible for patient awakenings. Reducing noise levels in hospitals can improve the hospital environment and support healing.

Author Details

Helen S. Kane, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Methodist Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; David Dacanay, BSN, RN, Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Methodist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; John Renzi, MBA, MSN, RN, CCCTM, Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Methodist Division, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Linda Wilson, PhD, RN, CPAN, CAPA, BC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, FAAN, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Noise, Patient Outcomes, Reduction

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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The Shhh Campaign: Noise Reduction to Improve Patient Outcomes

Melbourne, Australia

This session will present the development, implementation and outcomes of the Shhh Campaign. Sleep deprivation is common in the acute care setting and contributes to significant adverse patient outcomes. Extraneous noise is responsible for patient awakenings. Reducing noise levels in hospitals can improve the hospital environment and support healing.