Does noise on my neonatal unit matter? Exploratory cross-sectional multiple cohort professional opinion survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine how neonatal staff perceive the clinical impact of noise, including its influence on their performance and its potential contribution to neonatal morbidity.

Design

A 56-item survey was developed, piloted and disseminated across all nine neonatal units in Wales, UK. Distribution was supported by unit-based study champions and weekly response monitoring. Responses were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as inductive thematic analysis.

Participants

A total of 405 valid responses were received from clinical staff, including 260 nurses, 126 doctors and 19 allied health professionals, representing 49.6% of all neonatal nurses and doctors in Wales. Respondents spanned all levels of seniority and unit types.

Main outcome me

SUBMITTER: Parry G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410625 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature