Table 1.
General characteristics of included patients (n=184)
| Characteristics | Pre-intervention (n=96) | Post-intervention (n=88) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 77 (80.2) | 61 (69.3) | 0.125 |
| Age (yr) | 62±14 | 64±16 | 0.334 |
| >65 yr | 61 (63.5) | 54 (61.4) | 0.879 |
| Average sleep time (hr) | 6.5±1.6 | 6.5±1.7 | 0.154 |
| Sleep disorder | 7 (7.3) | 6 (6.8) | 1.000 |
| Use of sleeping pills | 3 (3.1) | 6 (6.8) | 0.413 |
| Visual disturbance | 70 (72.9) | 54 (61.4) | 0.130 |
| Hearing disturbance | 8 (8.3) | 11 (12.5) | 0.493 |
| APACHE II score | 13.7±7.0 | 15.3±6.4 | 0.534 |
| Incidence of delirium | 69 (71.9) | 61 (69.3) | 0.750 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
APACHE: Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation.