Applications of White Noise in Maternal and Neonatal Care: A Comprehensive Review on Sleep, Stress, and Pain Outcomes

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dc.contributor.authorOz, Tugba
dc.contributor.authorDemirci, Nurdan
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-31T15:09:08Z
dc.date.available2026-01-31T15:09:08Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Beykent Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis review aimed to systematically synthesize the current literature on the physiological and psychological effects of white noise on sleep quality, stress levels, and pain perception in both mothers and newborns. The primary objective was to critically examine existing evidence on the use of white noise in maternal and neonatal care interventions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across major electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, using keywords such as white noise, sleep, stress, and pain. After screening titles, abstracts, and full texts according to the selection criteria, 12 articles were selected for critical review. Findings from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) consistently indicate that white noise can shorten sleep latency, improve sleep onset, and reduce pain perception in both mothers and newborns. Additional randomized studies demonstrated benefits for physiological indicators, such as heart rate variability and oxygen saturation, particularly in neonatal intensive care settings. In contrast, evidence from reviews and expert opinions highlights potential risks associated with prolonged or high-intensity white noise exposure, including possible hearing impairment, negative impacts on cognitive functions, and neurodevelopmental delays. These differences highlight the importance of interpreting findings in light of the study design and methodological rigor. White noise presents itself as a practical, low-cost, non-invasive, and easily implementable method for improving maternal and neonatal care outcomes, particularly in sleep, stress, and pain management, provided it is applied within safe sound levels. Nevertheless, its effectiveness may vary across individuals and contexts. Future directions should focus on large-sample, long-term RCTs to establish definitive evidence and to differentiate between short-term benefits and potential long-term harms. The development of standardized protocols with evidence-based safety thresholds will be crucial in maximizing therapeutic benefits while minimizing risks.
dc.identifier.doi10.4103/nah.nah_154_25
dc.identifier.endpage675
dc.identifier.issn1463-1741
dc.identifier.issn1998-4030
dc.identifier.issue129
dc.identifier.pmid41482895
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105026515140
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage668
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org./10.4103/nah.nah_154_25
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12662/10834
dc.identifier.volume27
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001653155000021
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
dc.relation.ispartofNoise & Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260128
dc.subjectWhite noise
dc.subjectmother
dc.subjectnewborn
dc.subjectsleep
dc.subjectstress
dc.subjectpain
dc.titleApplications of White Noise in Maternal and Neonatal Care: A Comprehensive Review on Sleep, Stress, and Pain Outcomes
dc.typeReview Article

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