NOISE AND ITS EFFECT TO PATIENTS COMFORT

IN THE JONELTA WARD, UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP

DALTA-MEDICAL CENTER




An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the
Faculty of the College of Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, Las Pias City




In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
In
Nursing Research I



ALONZO, ALYZZA RACHEL M.
CABALUNA, AERON PAUL R.
CAUILAN, KIMBERLEY KRYSTEL D.
DELA CRUZ, JENNIFER V.
GABATA, MARIA VICTORIA R.
LITAN, DIANA MARIE C.
MASDO, ANGELICA JOYCE H.
NAVARRETE, CARLEEN U.
SANTOS, ALFONSO S.


March 2014
APPROVAL SHEET
This research proposal entitled Noise and Its Effect to Patients
Comfort in the JONELTA Ward, University of Perpetual Help DALTA
Medical Center prepared and submitted by Alyzza Rachel Alonzo, Aeron Paul
Cabaluna, Kimberley Krystel Cauilan, Jennifer DelaCruz, Maria Victoria Gabata,
Diana Marie Litan, Angelica Joyce Masdo, Carleen Navarrete, and Alfonso
Santos, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Nursing Research
has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for pre oral
defense.
GRACILA U. DECENA, RN, MAN
Research Adviser

ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE
Approval by the Oral Examination Committee with grade of

Member Member

Chairman
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Course Nursing
Research.
MA. IMELDA O. JAVIER, RN, MAN
Dean College of Nursing
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers sincerely acknowledge and express their gratitude to
valuable assistance, encouragement and support of the following that extended a
helping hand for the completion of this research work.
First and foremost, the HEAVENLY FATHER for sending His Spirit of
knowledge and wisdom for without Him this study will be impossible;
MS. GRACILA U. DECENA, the research adviser, whose help and
guidance will be infinitely a great part of this study;
, the panelist for their valuable suggestions that
truly help in the accomplishment of the paper;
MRS. YOLANDA T. CANARIA, Level I, II and III Coordinator for the
constant motivation and support in doing the study;
DEAN IMELDA O. JAVIER, College of Nursing of the University of
Perpetual Help System DALTA- Las Pias, for the guidance and sharing their
expertise;
The RESEARCHERS FAMILIES, who gave support in every possible
way. For their fraternal encouragement and benevolent who inspired so much;
The RESEARCHERS FRIENDS, whose support, encouragement, and
concern brought joy to the hearts of the researchers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii
CHAPTER
1. THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND
STUDIES
Introduction 1
Review of Related Literature 4
Synthesis 18
Theoretical Framework 20
Research Paradigm 24
Statement of the Problem 25
Hypothesis 25
Significance of the Study 26
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 27
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Definition of Terms 27

2. METHODOLOGY
Research Design 29
Population Sampling 29
Respondents of the Study 30
Research Instrument 30
Validation of Instruments 32
Data Gathering Procedure 33
Statistical Treatment of Data 33
REFERENCES 35
APPENDICES
A. Survey Questionnaire 40
B. Letter of Validation 44
C. Letter for Permission for Pilot Study 45
D. Letter for Permission for Data Gathering 46
CURRICULUM VITAE 47




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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE PAGE
1 Statistical Limits and Interpretation of the Respondents 31
Response
2 Statistical Limits and Interpretation of the Respondents 32
Response















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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE
1. Theoretical Framework 20

2. Research Paradigm 24


















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Appendix A
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Dear Respondents,
Greetings!
We, the Level III Nursing Students of University of Perpetual Help
System DALTA, Las Pias Campus, would like to seek your cooperation in
accomplishing the questionnaire of our study, Noise and Its Effect to Patients
Comfort in the JONELTA Ward, UPHDMC.
Please answer all the questions honestly without leaving any items unanswered.
Rest assured that your responses will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
The Researchers
I. Types of Noise (External and Internal)
Direction: Please put a check on the answer of your choice in the space provided.
How often do you experience different types of noises (listed below) during your
stay in the JONELTA Ward?
SCALE RESPONSE
5
4
3
2
1
Always (A)
Often (O)
Sometimes (So)
Seldom (Se)
Never (N)

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1.1 External Noise
A
(5)
O
(4)
So
(3)
Se
(2)
N
(1)
1. Telephone rings
2. Alarms
3. Staff nurses, physicians talking

4. Rubbish bins or trolley noises
5. Children running along the corridor

1.2 Internal Noise
A
(5)
O
(4)
So
(3)
Se
(2)
N
(1)
1. Suctioning machine
2. Electrical Appliances (Radio,
Television)

3. Fellow patients and visitors talking

4. Ventilator noise
5. Nebulizer






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II. Effects of Noise to Patients Comfort
Direction: Please put a check on the answer of your choice in the space provided.
How often do you experience different effects of noises (listed below) during your
stay in the JONELTA Ward?
SCALE RESPONSE
5
4
3
2
1
Regularly (Re)
Frequently (F)
Occasionally (O)
Rarely (Ra)
Not at all (N)

2.1 Physical Context
I am experiencing the effects of noise such
as:
Re
(5)
F
(4)
O
(3)
Ra
(2)
N
(1)
1. Headache
2. Difficulty of sleeping
3. Limited movement
4. Chest pain
5. Elevated blood pressure




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2.2 Psycho-spiritual Context
I am experiencing the effects of noise such
as:
Re
(5)
F
(4)
O
(3)
Ra
(2)
N
(1)
1. Anxiety
2. Frustration
3. Easily angered
4. Feeling of uneasiness
5. Impatience

2.3 Socio-cultural Context
I am experiencing the effects of noise such
as:
Re
(5)
F
(4)
O
(3)
Ra
(2)
N
(1)
1. Feeling of withdrawal
2. Annoyance
3. Difficulty in communication
4. Misunderstandings
5. Distraction








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Appendix B
LETTER OF VALIDATION
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Alabang-Zapote Rd, Pamplona, Las Pias City

Dear Sir/Madam,


We, the Level III student nurses are currently enrolled in Nursing Research I at University of
Perpetual Help System DALTA, Las Pias Campus. An essential part of undertaking research is
the validation of the instrument for gathering necessary information and data. Our research topic is
entitled, Noise and Its Effect to Patients Comfort in the JONELTA Ward, UPHDMC. In this
regard, the undersigned would like to submit to you the attached instrument for the purpose of the
study, thus adhering to the process of validating said instrument.
The undersigned acknowledge your expertise in this particular endeavor.
Thank you for any favorable action regarding this request.


Sincerely,


Angelica Joyce H. Masdo
Group Leader





Noted by: Approved by:



MRS. GRACILA U. DECENA, RN, MAN MRS. YOLANDA T. CANARIA, RN, PHD
Research Adviser Level I, II, III Coordinator





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Appendix C
LETTER OF PERMISSION FOR PILOT STUDY
University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA
Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pias City

MRS. AMELIA MENDOZA, RN, MAN
Nursing Director
UPHDMC-Las Pias


Dear Mrs. Mendoza,



We, the Level III student nurses of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Las Pias
Campus, are undertaking the research study entitled, Noise and Its Effect to Patients Comfort in
the JONELTA Ward, UPHDMC.

We would like to ask permission to conduct a pilot study at Doctors Wing that will be
participated with 15 patients. It will serve as our basis for trial data gathering and to enable us to
know if our self-made questionnaire has been understood well enough by our respondents.

Thank you very much for your approval of this request.

Sincerely,

Angelica Joyce H. Masdo
Group Leader

Noted by:

MRS. GRACILA U. DECENA, RN, MAN
Research Adviser

MRS. YOLANDA T. CANARIA, RN, PHD
Coordinator, Level I, II, III

Approved by:
MRS. IMELDA O. JAVIER, RN, MAN
Dean of College of Nursing

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Appendix D
LETTER OF PERMISSION FOR DATA GATHERING
University of Perpetual System DALTA
Alabang-Zapote Rd, Las Pias City


MRS. AMELIA MENDOZA, RN, MAN
Nursing Director of UPHDMC-Las Pias

Dear Mrs. Mendoza,

We, the Level III student nurses of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Las Pias
Campus, are undertaking the research study entitled, Noise and Its Effect to Patients Comfort in
the JONELTA Ward, UPHDMC.

In line with the thrust of the study, we would like to seek your assistance that we will be allowed
to conduct a survey to the patients confined in the JONELTA Ward.
Your favorable response will help us finish this study at the soonest time possible.
Thank you.

Sincerely,
Angelica Joyce H. Masdo
Group Leader

Noted by:

MRS. GRACILA U. DECENA, RN, MAN
Research Adviser

MRS. YOLANDA T. CANARIA, RN, PHD
Coordinator, Level I, II, III

Approved by:
MRS. IMELDA O. JAVIER, RN, MAN
Dean of College of Nursing

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