Naslov
Awareness of ‘sound’ in nursing homes: A large-scale soundscape survey in Flanders (Belgium)

Autori
Aletta, Francesco ; Vander Mynsbrugge, Tara ; Van de Velde, Dominique ; De Vriendt, Patricia ; Thomas, Pieter ; Filipan, Karlo ; Botteldooren, Dick ; Devos, Paul

Izvornik
Building Acoustics (1351-010X) 25 (2017), 1; 43-59

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Indoor soundscape, long-term care, sound quality, sound perception, noise sensitivity

Sažetak
There are relatively few studies on the acoustic environment of care facilities. However, sound is an important component of the users’ experience and quality of life in these spaces, and particularly in nursing homes, where both staff and residents have medium- to long-term perspectives, contrarily to hospital settings. This study included an online large-scale survey for nursing homes in Flanders and it targeted the group of professionals. It aimed at providing an overview about noise sensitivity and sound perception of the staff members in their work environment, as well as investigating the potential effects on sound perception of staff role and context. Results showed that limited differences emerged for staff roles, while more differences were found when exploring the context factor. Overall, the results of this study claim for further attention on the management and design of the sound environment in these facilities.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Računarstvo

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