Actual versus perceived noise levels among critical care nurses and their related adverse effects: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Critical care nurses should help in reducing noise to improve the well-being of patients and health care providers.

Aim/s: To measure actual noise levels in intensive care units, identify nurses' perceived irritation levels of noise sources and examine the impact of noise on nurses' work performance and well-being.

Study Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2023 at a teaching hospital's six intensive care units.