Assessment of acoustic comfort in Algerian hospitals with reference to national and international standards. The case study of the urology department in Abderrezak Bouharra hospital, Skikda

Noise is one of the main issues that can impact both the environment and human health. In hospitals, which accommodate individuals more susceptible to noise, namely patients, workers, and often demoralized visitors, the sensitivity to noise is even greater. This study aims to evaluate acoustic comfort in hospitals through in-situ acoustic measurements conducted in the Urology Department of Abderezzak Bouharra Hospital in Skikda, Algeria.