Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

The implementation of “quiet hour” protocols in hospital medical units holds promise for enhancing patient rest quality, yet empirical evidence remains limited. This research investigates the impact of structured quiet periods on subjective rest and recovery outcomes among in-patients. Using a quasi-experimental design, patients admitted to general medical wards underwent rest‑quality assessment before and after the establishment of designated quiet hours. The intervention comprised environmental modifications (reduced noise, dimmed lighting), staff behavior changes (lower voice levels, minimal non‑urgent interventions), and scheduling adjustments to cluster necessary clinical procedures outside quiet periods. Pre‑ and post‑intervention data were collected via validated sleep/rest questionnaires and patient satisfaction surveys. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in patients’ self‑reported rest quality, decreased sleep disturbances, and higher satisfaction with the ward environment after quiet‑hour implementation. These findings support the hypothesis that instituting quiet hours constitutes a simple, cost‑effective, non-pharmacological strategy to improve inpatient rest quality. The research recommends the broader adoption of quiet‑hour protocols within hospital units to promote healing, recovery, and patient well‑being.