Noise sensitivity, attention deficit-hyperactivity levels and individualized care behaviors of nurses working in the emergency department: A descriptive and cross-sectional multicenter study

YILDIZ E., Karabey T., KARAGÖZOĞLU Ş.

International Emergency Nursing, cilt.83, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 83
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ienj.2025.101701
  • Dergi Adı: International Emergency Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Attention deficit, Emergency nursing, Noise, Nursing care
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the noise sensitivity, attention deficit-hyperactivity level, and individualized care behaviors of nurses working in the emergency department. Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional multicenter study was conducted with 232 nurses working in the emergency department between December 2023 and February 2024. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale, Individualised Care Scale, and Adult Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale. We adhered to the STROBE checklist for reporting. Results: The mean age of the nurses was 30.33 ± 7.12 years (Min:23; Max:62) and 63.4 % were female. The mean total score of the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale was 91.09 ± 16.06, the mean total score of Individualised Care Scale-A was 3.56 ± 0.70, the mean total score of Individualised Care Scale-B was 3.72 ± 0.74, and the mean total score of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Scale was 28.40 ± 9.57. Conclusion: It was found that nurses had high levels of noise sensitivity, individualized care behaviors, and attention deficit hyperactivity. In the emergency department, high noise levels, distraction and the need for rapid intervention may make nursing care difficult. It is recommended that noise sources be identified and noise reduction interventions be made.