TY  - JOUR
TI  - Determination of Noise Levels in the Outpatient Clinics of Medical Faculty Hospital at Duzce University
AB  - Objective: The aim of the study was to assess noise levels in the waiting areas of the outpatient clinics at DUZCE University Medical Faculty Hospital Methods: The noise level was measured continuously for five days and eight hours a day at 11 measurement points in the waiting areas of the outpatient clinics. The device was set to give an hourly average. This was a descriptive study and there was no sample selection. SPSS statistical package was used and Kruskal Wallis, MannWhitney U, Friedman and Wilcoxon tests were performed for data analysis. A value of p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The average noise level was 62.1 dBA (min 48.5dBA and max 70.8dBA). This value and even the minimum measured value were above the threshold values specified in the EPA, WHO and Environmental Noise Assessment and Management Regulations. Although their noise levels were also above the thresholds, only the radiology outpatient clinics have significantly lower values than the others (p <0.05). The noise levels had no significant differences among days or hours. Conclusions: The measured noise levels were above the threshold values in the waiting areas of the outpatient clinics. Noise prevention measures should be considered.
AU  - YILDIRIM, Havva
AU  - MAYDA, Atilla Semih
DO  - 10.18521/ktd.434486
PY  - 2019
JO  - KONURALP TIP DERGİSİ
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SN  - 1309-3878
SP  - 235
EP  - 241
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/338775
ER  -