Effect of Using Eye Masks and Earplugs on the Risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Development in Patients Admitted to Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Units.

Context: Critically ill patients are at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder development.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using eye masks and earplugs on the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder development in patients admitted to cardiac surgery intensive care units.

Settings And Design: This is a clinical trial that conducted in intensive care units in Iran.