April 2022 PMID 34514653

The effects of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality of patients admitted to coronary care units: A randomised clinical trial.

Homeira Khoddam, Seyedmahrokh A Maddah, Sommayeh Rezvani Khorshidi, Mohammad Zaman Kamkar, Mahnaz Modanloo

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Peak: 3 in Sep 2021

across 3 sources since Sep 2021

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Sep 2021 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The posts show a strong interest in how simple interventions like eye masks and earplugs can enhance sleep quality, with discussions referencing improved hormonal levels and patient comfort. Tone and context reflect curiosity about practical applications, such as claims that these measures are 'simple yet effective,' which emphasizes their potential for clinical impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of eye masks and earplugs on sleep in coronary care units, aligning with the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity and focus on the clinical benefits, indicating strong interest in sleep improvement strategies for patients.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into the methodology and implications, reflecting moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest these simple interventions could impact patient care practices, but haven’t yet spurred widespread change or policy adoption.

Abstract in brief

This clinical trial investigated how earplugs and eye masks affect sleep quality in patients with coronary heart disease in a coronary care unit, finding that all three interventions improved sleep but in different ways.
Patients using earplugs experienced significantly less sleep disturbance, while those using eye masks had better sleep effectiveness and needed less sleep supplementation, with increased levels of sleep-related hormones like melatonin and cortisol.
Overall, eye masks were rated highest for comfort, effectiveness, and ease of use, demonstrating that these simple interventions can positively influence sleep and hormonal patterns in hospitalized cardiac patients.]

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