The Effect of Book Reading on Comfort, Hope, Anxiety and Vital Signs of Intensive Care Unit Patients

The Effect of Book Reading on Comfort, Hope, Anxiety and Vital Signs of Intensive Care Unit Patients

This study was planned to investigate the effect of reading aloud books on comfort, hope, anxiety and vital signs in patients hospitalized in intensive care unit. This study was designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial. Data will be collected by using the Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, General Comfort Scale, Dispositional Hope Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Vital Signs Monitoring Form.

This study was planned to investigate the effect of reading aloud books on comfort, hope, anxiety and vital signs in patients hospitalized in intensive care unit. This study was designed as a randomized controlled clinical trial. Data will be collected by using the Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, General Comfort Scale, Dispositional Hope Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Vital Signs Monitoring Form. Individuals in the intervention group will be read a storybook for 3 nights in the intensive care unit. The control group will not be subjected to any practice other than the routine practices of the clinic.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Over 18 years of age,
2. Stable clinical condition after intensive care unit admission,
3. Have no physical or mental impairment in answering the questions,
4. No verbal communication disability (hearing and speech),
5. No diagnosed psychiatric disorder,
6. With a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15,
7. Not receiving sedation for at least 12 hours,
8. Will be hospitalized for at least 3 days from the time of enrollment in the study,
9. Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. People with hearing or vision problems,
2. Intubated,
3. Any diagnosed neurological or psychological disorder,
4. Transferred to another unit or exitus before the specified period,
5. Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study will not be included in the study.