Table 5 Summary of the main problems identified and potential design and technological solutions available to address these
From: Evaluation of the sensory environment in a large tertiary ICU
| Â | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
Lighting | Loss of circadian entrainment | Circadian lighting |
Noise | Alarm burden | Redirect alarms to intended hearer |
Alarm management solutions | ||
Acoustics | Noise pollution from outside bedspace | Single rooms/enclosed space (ensuring doors are closed overnight/during rest periods) |
Optimised sound blocking | ||
Noise pollution from within the bedspace | Sound masking/replacing unwanted sounds with sounds chosen by patient | |
Optimised sound absorption | ||
Staff education | ||
Noise loggers with visual warning |