Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files
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Mar 8, 2024
Explore how making hospital alarms more musical can prevent dangerous mistakes, cats and dogs likely dream about their waking experiences, and the reliability comparison between Myers-Briggs and Big Five personality tests.
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- Musical hospital alarms can reduce alarm fatigue and prevent errors. Animals like cats and dogs likely dream about their waking experiences similar to humans.
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Musical Alarms in Hospitals
A study led by Dr. Judy Edworthy tested different alarm sounds in a simulated intensive care unit. They found that alarms incorporating musical elements like melody were easier for medical staff to identify and locate compared to standard harsh beeps, potentially reducing alarm fatigue and preventing dangerous mistakes in hospitals.
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