Impacto sonoro em um ambiente hospitalar: monitoramento e controle do ruído por meio da especificação arquitetônica dos materiais

Abstract

Hospitals, especially Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and surgical centers, often face high noise levels due to medical equipment and conversations between professionals, negatively impacting the well-being of patients and staff. High noise levels in hospital environments can affect patient recovery, increase stress on medical staff and violate noise regulations established by technical standards. This study aimed to evaluate and propose interventions to reduce noise levels in ICUs, surgical centers and hospital wards. Sound measurements were carried out in different hospital areas, identifying the main noise sources. Subsequently, interventions were proposed, including the use of acoustic coatings on ceilings, walls and floors, as well as thermo-acoustic frames. Noise levels in all measured areas were significantly above technical standards recommendations. After the proposed interventions, a considerable reduction in noise levels was observed, through absorption calculation, making hospital environments more conducive to patient recovery and providing a calmer working environment for the medical team. This study demonstrated that acoustic interventions, such as the use of appropriate coverings and frames, can significantly reduce noise levels in hospital environments, improving the quality of patient care and the comfort of the medical team. Furthermore, it highlighted the importance of complying with noise regulations in healthcare environments to promote the effective recovery of patients and the well-being of healthcare professionals.