The Investigation of the Effect of White Noise Sleep Mask on Patients' Sleep Quality and Comfort After Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TUR-P) Surgery: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
The Investigation of the Effect of White Noise Sleep Mask on Patients' Sleep Quality and Comfort After Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TUR-P) Surgery: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
One of the greatest challenges patients face in the postoperative period is the deterioration of sleep quality. Decreased sleep quality in the postoperative period is commonly observed due to pain, stress, anxiety, hospital environment noise, and environmental factors. Poor sleep quality can have negative effects on tissue healing, immune system activity, and overall well-being.
Transurethral prostate resection (TUR-P) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patients undergoing TUR-P surgery may experience sleep problems in the postoperative period due to the use of urinary catheters, discomfort in the pelvic region, frequent urination urges, bladder spasms, and factors related to the hospital environment. Improving comfort and sleep quality during the recovery process for these patients may contribute to the improvement of their overall health status. White noise is a type of sound that contains all frequencies at equal intensity and helps mask environmental noises, allowing individuals to have a more restful sleep experience . Literature has reported positive effects of white noise, such as increasing sleep duration, reducing sleep onset time, and decreasing nighttime awakenings. Studies have shown that the use of white noise, particularly in hospital settings, improves sleep quality. For example, a study conducted in an intensive care unit reported that white noise significantly improved sleep quality by masking disruptive sounds in the hospital environment. Similarly, findings suggest that the use of white noise in the postoperative period helps patients experience deeper and uninterrupted sleep. White noise sleep masks can support the sleep process by both blocking environmental sounds and minimizing visual stimuli. Considering that factors such as lighting and noise in the hospital environment can lead to sleep disturbances, it is believed that white noise sleep masks may be effective in improving sleep quality in the postoperative period. This study aims to evaluate the effect of using a white noise sleep mask on sleep quality and comfort in patients after TUR-P surgery. The current literature on non-pharmacological approaches to improving sleep quality in patients after TUR-P is limited. Therefore, evaluating the effectiveness of white noise sleep masks is an important new intervention area that may contribute to postoperative patient care
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