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Introdução: O avanço tecnológico e conhecimento científico introduziram séries mudanças
na ecologia das unidades neonatais, tornando-se ambientes ruidosos e sobreestimulantes.
É reconhecido o impacto negativo do ruído no recém-nascido, nos seus pais, e nos
profissionais de saúde, sendo importante o controlo deste agente stressor.
Objetivos: Identificar a perceção dos profissionais de saúde sobre o ruído em neonatologia
e monitorizar o ruído na unidade.
Metodologia: Reporta-se a um estudo descritivo-correlacional, transversal e de abordagem
quantitativa. Amostra não probabilística por conveniência constituída por 52 profissionais de
saúde, sendo 26,9% médicos, 55,8% enfermeiros, 13,5% assistentes operacionais e 3,8%
outros profissionais. Utilizamos um questionário construído para o efeito e para monitorizar o
ruído usamos um sonómetro e dosímetros.
Resultados: Os profissionais maioritariamente consideram a neonatologia ruidosa, pouco
confortável, incómoda no desempenho de funções e consideram existir efeitos adversos do
ruído, apesar de apresentarem poucos conhecimentos sobre as recomendações
padronizadas. Consideram que o seu comportamento pode contribuir para o ruído e todos
indicam que é possível reduzi-lo. As principais fontes de ruído mencionadas foram os
equipamentos e conversas entre a equipa e sobre as estratégias de redução do ruído dão
ênfase aos recursos humanos, recursos materiais e estrutura física. Verificamos que os
níveis de ruído monitorizados são superiores aos valores recomendados para uma unidade
neonatal.
Conclusão: A perceção dos profissionais e o ruído monitorizado indicam a necessidade de
implementação de um programa de redução de ruído, com formação e envolvimento dos
profissionais de saúde de forma a serem elementos ativos e mobilizadores.
Palavras-chave: ruído; unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal; recém-nascido; enfermagem
neonatal.
Abstract Introduction: Technological advancement and scientific knowledge have introduced serious changes in the ecology of neonatal units, becoming noisy and overstimulating environments. The negative impact of noise on the neonate, his parents, and health professionals is recognized, and the control of this stressor is important. Goals: To identify the perception of health professionals about noise in neonatology and to monitor noise in the unit. Methodology: This is a descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional, and quantitative approach. Non-probabilistic sample for convenience consisted of 52 health professionals, with 26,9% physicians, 55,8% nurses, 13,5% operational assistants and 3,8% other professionals. We used a questionnaire built for this purpose and to monitor the noise a sound level meter and dosimeters were used. Results: The professionals mostly consider the neonatology noisy, uncomfortable, and consider that there are adverse effects of noise, although they have little knowledge about the standard recommendations. They consider that their behavior can contribute to noise and all indicate that it can be reduced. They identify the equipment and conversations between the team as the main sources of noise, and refer strategies with an emphasis on human resources, material resources, and physical structure. Noise levels were significantly higher than standard recommended levels. Conclusions: Professional perception and monitored noise indicate the need to implement a noise reduction program, with training and involvement of health professionals in order to be active and mobilizing elements. Key-Words: noise; intensive care units, neonatal; infant, newborn; neonatal nursing.
Abstract Introduction: Technological advancement and scientific knowledge have introduced serious changes in the ecology of neonatal units, becoming noisy and overstimulating environments. The negative impact of noise on the neonate, his parents, and health professionals is recognized, and the control of this stressor is important. Goals: To identify the perception of health professionals about noise in neonatology and to monitor noise in the unit. Methodology: This is a descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional, and quantitative approach. Non-probabilistic sample for convenience consisted of 52 health professionals, with 26,9% physicians, 55,8% nurses, 13,5% operational assistants and 3,8% other professionals. We used a questionnaire built for this purpose and to monitor the noise a sound level meter and dosimeters were used. Results: The professionals mostly consider the neonatology noisy, uncomfortable, and consider that there are adverse effects of noise, although they have little knowledge about the standard recommendations. They consider that their behavior can contribute to noise and all indicate that it can be reduced. They identify the equipment and conversations between the team as the main sources of noise, and refer strategies with an emphasis on human resources, material resources, and physical structure. Noise levels were significantly higher than standard recommended levels. Conclusions: Professional perception and monitored noise indicate the need to implement a noise reduction program, with training and involvement of health professionals in order to be active and mobilizing elements. Key-Words: noise; intensive care units, neonatal; infant, newborn; neonatal nursing.
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Atitude do pessoal de saúde Enfermagem neonatal Recém nascido Ruído Unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatais Attitude of health personnel Infant, newborn Intensive care units, neonatal Neonatal nursing Noise