Designing for Neonates’ Wellness: Differences in the Reverberation Time Between an Incubator Located in an Open Unit and in a Private Room of a NICU

Designing for Neonates’ Wellness: Differences in the Reverberation Time Between an Incubator Located in an Open Unit and in a Private Room of a NICU

Noise levels in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) significantly impact neonatal health, influencing stress levels, sleep cycles, and overall development. One critical factor in managing noise is reverberation time (T), which affects sound persistence and acoustic comfort. This study, conducted a...

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Main Authors: Virginia Puyana-Romero, Daniel Nuñez-Solano, Ricardo Hernández-Molina, Francisco Fernández-Zacarías, Juan Jimenez, Giuseppe Ciaburro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
NICU
reverberation time
noise reduction
private rooms
open unit
sustainable development goals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/9/1411
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