The Influence of “Quiet Time” for Patients in Critical Care

Volume: 23, Issue: 5, Pages: 544 - 559
Published: Jul 10, 2013
Abstract
The primary aim was to examine the influence of “quiet time” in critical care. A dual-unit, nonrandomized, uncontrolled trial of a quiet time (QT) protocol was completed. A sample of adult patients from the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) participated. Environmental stressors were reduced and patient rest promoted prior to QT. One hundred twenty-nine patients participated in 205 QTs. A...
Paper Details
Title
The Influence of “Quiet Time” for Patients in Critical Care
Published Date
Jul 10, 2013
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
544 - 559
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