J Sleep Res June 2018 PMID 28944590

Effect of the use of earplugs and eye mask on the quality of sleep in intensive care patients: a systematic review.

Hana Locihová, Karel Axmann, Hana Padyšáková, Jakub Fejfar

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Peak: 1 in Dec 2020
across 4 sources since Dec 2020

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What people are saying

This discussion expresses tentative agreement with the article’s premise, highlighting personal need for sleep masks over ten nights, which indicates interest. Words like 'needed' and personal reflections suggest mild engagement, and the mention of the ongoing need for confirmatory studies underscores a cautious view of the publication's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussion shows some support for the idea that sleep masks can be beneficial, although it emphasizes the need for further studies to confirm clinical effectiveness.

InterestModerate interest

The post reflects a moderate interest, sharing personal experience and curiosity without extensive engagement with the research details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comment is somewhat superficial, expressing personal need rather than deep analysis or critique of the publication.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussion likely has limited current impact on practice or policy, given its focus on personal observation and a call for more research.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review examines how wearing earplugs and eye masks can improve sleep quality in ICU patients, who often experience disrupted sleep due to the hospital environment.
  • Out of 82 studies, 19 involving 1,379 participants were analyzed, most showing significant subjective improvements in sleep when using these nonpharmacological interventions, though objective measurements were less consistent.
  • Despite some methodological challenges and variability across studies, the use of earplugs and eye masks appears to have positive effects on sleep quality and may reduce the incidence of delirium in ICU patients.

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Saahil Jumkhawala
@saahilaj · X

Sure- study is needed to prove the clinical/cost effectiveness, the same way (now) common sense measures like windowed rooms or calendar boards became ubiquitous. But it’s day 10/28 of nights and my fresh personal need for sleep masks had me thinking

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 527 followers View post →

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Saahil Jumkhawala
@saahilaj · X

Sure- study is needed to prove the clinical/cost effectiveness, the same way (now) common sense measures like windowed rooms or calendar boards became ubiquitous. But it’s day 10/28 of nights and my fresh personal need for sleep masks had me thinking

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 527 followers View post →