Effect of peer education on the noise management in Iranian neonatal intensive care unit

Biabanakigoortani, Azam; Namnabati, Mahboobeh; Abdeyazdan, Zahra; Badii, Zohreh

doi:10.4103/1735-9066.180392

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“…Other research highlights the importance of behavior modification, such as teaching healthcare teams about noise and sensitization to noise sources. For example, Biabanakigoortani et al 28 found peer education of staff in the NICU decreased unnecessary noise generated by the staff. These results are consistent with our findings: One of our participants suggested the importance of peer education and creating a sense of responsibility in all staff.…”

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Noise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Sabetsarvestani¹,

Köse²,

Geçkil³

et al. 2022

Advances in Neonatal Care

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Background: Concerns regarding the environmental noise issue in neonatal units and an interest in developing strategies to reduce this noise have motivated researchers to conduct comprehensive qualitative research to elucidate the current situation and help improve it. Purpose: This study aims to explore the current state of noise and possible solutions in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Konya, Turkey. Methods: In 2021, a descriptive exploratory study was conducted with a qualitative content analysis approach. Eighteen nurses, three physicians, seven staff members, and four mothers were selected to participate in the study via purposeful sampling. The data were collected from two semi-structured interviews, six focus groups, six observations, and sound source level measurements using a sound decibel meter. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Three main themes and seven major categories emerged from the data analysis. The themes were overt and covert sources, pan-negative effects, and holistic modification. All recorded sound levels exceeded the recommended noise level of 45 dB. Fifty-seven percent of sound sources were in the range of 45-65 dB, and 43% were higher than 65 dB. Implications for Practice and Research: This study showed that NICU has a noisy environment with hidden sound sources that can negatively affect all people. This situation must be approached seriously by holistic modification involving environmental modification, behavioral modification, and resource management. It highlighted that each environment is unique and needs to be carefully evaluated to find a suitable and cost-effective solution.

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Noise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Sabetsarvestani¹,

Köse²,

Geçkil³

et al. 2022

Advances in Neonatal Care

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“…Many studies have focused on peer group education in various diseases,[89] although a few have focused on diabetes care, especially in the elderly. One study on the effect of peer group education in patients with diabetes found that blood glucose levels improved in patients supported by peer groups compared to the group which only received insulin injection.…”

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Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

Ghasemi

Hosseini

Sabouhi

2019

Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res

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Background:Considering the important role of education and the benefits of peer education in increasing patients' independence in self-care, as well as the socio-economic benefit of using peer education, the present study was conducted to assess the effect of peer education on the quality of life (QOL) of elderly people with diabetes.Materials and Methods:This clinical trial was conducted with 44 diabetic people aged over 65 years in selected health centers of Isfahan, Iran, in 2014. After preparing the peer group, 8 educational sessions were held for the participants of the groups by their peers (intervention group) and by the researcher (control group). The Diabetes Quality-of-Life (DQOL) measure was used to assess their QOL before, immediately after, and 1 month after the intervention.Results:The difference between the groups in terms of the total quality of life score immediately after the intervention was significant (t = 8.63; p = 0.001). The results showed that the QOL score in the dimensions of worries about diabetes effects (t = 12.13, p = 0.042), impact of diabetes treatment, (t = 8.63, p = 0.001), and satisfaction with diabetes treatment (t = 11.33, p = 0.001) was significantly different in the groups immediately after the intervention.Conclusions:Peer education increased the QOL of patients with diabetes, with significantly better results than the researcher training group immediately after the training. Thus, this method can be used to improve the QOL of the aged population.

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“…21 Also, the results of another study by Safaei et al on the effects of a peer group educational program in promoting self-care in TM patients indicated improvement in self-care behaviors in the intervention group compared to the control group up to four months after the intervention. 19 Also, Giese-Davis et al in their study on the quality of life of patients with breast cancer showed that peer education improved the quality of life of these patients up to one year after diagnosis. 27 In a study on diabetic patients, Heisler et al showed that a peer-support program promoted self-care behaviors and proper use of drugs and decreased insulin requirements in the intervention group compared to the control group.…”

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“…This type of education improves individuals' knowledge, attitude and practice. 19 Peer groups can more effectively encourage their counterparts to adhere to appropriate health behaviors and share their strengths, weaknesses, and experiences. 20 The members of peer groups can also better communicate with their peers and help them behave better.…”

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Evaluating the Effect of Peer Education on the Hope of Patients with Thalassaemia Major

Seyedoshohadaee¹,

Khachian²,

Haghani³

et al. 2022

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objective: Thalassemia major (TM) is one of the most common chronic genetic disorders in today’s world. The psychological impacts of this disease can affect patients’ hopes. Considering the positive role and importance of suitable educational methods, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of peer education on the hope of patients with TM. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental single-group study performed on 50 patients with TM undergoing treatment in Zabol in 2020. Patients were recruited by the continuous sampling method. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire and the Snyder’s Hope Scale. Patients were educated in groups by eligible peers in 2 sessions each for 60 minutes. Hope was measured before and one month after the educational sessions. Data was analyzed by SPSS software version 20. Results: The mean age of the participants was 24.5 (4.24) years. At the pretest, the mean score of total hope was 26.72 ± 5.82, which increased to 28.21 ± 5.11 at the posttest (P = 0.028). The mean hope score of patients in the pathway thinking dimension (P = 0.01), significantly increased after peer education. Despite an increase in the score of the agency thinking dimension, this was not statistically significant (P = 0.297). Conclusion: The findings of this study indicated that peer education can improve hope in patients with TM. So, considering that this educational method is easy, cheap, and experienced-based, it can be used in combination with other health care measures to improve TM patients’ hope. Keywords: Peer Group; Hope; Thalassemia Major; Beta-Thalassemia; Patient Education.

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Effect of peer education on the noise management in Iranian neonatal intensive care unit

Cited by 13 publications

References 15 publications

Noise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Noise in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Effect of peer group education on the quality of life of elderly individuals with diabetes: A randomized clinical trial

Evaluating the Effect of Peer Education on the Hope of Patients with Thalassaemia Major

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