Digital Stimulation and Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Unit Patients

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of digital visual and auditory stimulation on anxiety and sleep quality in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU). The questions to be answered within the scope of the research are: Does the application of digital visual and auditory stimulation to patients in intensive care units have a significant effect on anxiety levels? Does the application of digital visual and auditory stimulation to patients in intensive care units have a significant effect on sleep quality? Does the application of digital visual and auditory stimulation to patients in intensive care units have a combined effect on anxiety levels and sleep quality? Participants will: The patients will be divided into two groups: an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will receive visual and auditory stimuli once a day, every morning for three days. Sleep quality and anxiety levels will be measured after the digital visual and auditory stimuli. The control group will continue with routine intensive care unit follow-up treatments.

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and above * Conscious \[Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS)\] ≥ 14) * Not connected to mechanical ventilation or receiving non-invasive support * Hearing and visual functions are sufficient * No communication problems * Able to answer questions correctly * Not under sedation * Expected to stay in the ICU for at least 48 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Having a hearing or visual impairment * Being under sedation * Having impaired consciousness * Refusing to participate in the study