The Use of Eye Patches and Earplugs in Intensive Care in Cases of Craniotomy.

The Effect of Use of Eye Bands and Earplugs on Sleep Quality, Anxiety and Comfort Level in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy Surgery

This study aims to evaluate the effects of using eye patch and earplugs on anxiety, patient comfort, and sleep quality after craniotomy. The study will be carried out in a hospital located in the Northwest of Turkey. A total of 60 patients meeting the research criteria will be randomized to intervention and control groups. An eye patch and earplug will be applied to the intervention group in the intensive care unit on the day of craniotomy and on the post-operative 1st day between 22:00 and 06:00. Standard care procedure will be applied to the control group. Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire, Aktiwatch, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and General Comfort Questionnaire will be used to collect study data.

This study was designed as a non-drug clinical study with 2 randomly selected groups to evaluate the effect of eye patch and earplug use on sleep quality, anxiety and comfort level in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit after craniotomy. The study will be carried out in a hospital located in the Northwest of Turkey. A total of 60 patients meeting the research criteria will be randomized to intervention and control groups. An eye patch and earplug will be applied to the intervention group in the intensive care unit on the day of craniotomy and on the post-operative 1st day between 22:00 and 06:00. Standard care procedure will be applied to the control group. Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire, Aktiwatch, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and General Comfort Questionnaire will be used to collect study data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for elective craniotomy and intensive care for at least 48 hours
• Glasgow Coma Scale score = 15
• Turkish literate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of sleep disorder
• Hearing and/or vision loss
• Hearing aid use
• Pregnant women
• Communication and/or cooperation problem
• Chronic pain medication