Hospital wards and modular construction: Summertime overheating and energy efficiency
2018
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Fifield, L. J., Lomas, K. J., Giridharan, R., Allinson, D.
Added June 2018
Investigation on the indoor environment quality of health care facilities in China
2018
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Liu, Y., Wang, Z., Zhang, Z., Hong, J., Lin, B.
Added June 2018
Cleaning the air with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation lessened contact infections in a long-term acute care hospital
2018
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 46
Pages 482-486
Author(s): Ethington, T., Newsome, S., Waugh, J., Lee, L. D.
Added May 2018
Door openings in the operating room are associated with increased environmental contamination
2018
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 46
Pages 954-956
Author(s): Perez, P., Holloway, J., Ehrenfeld, L., Cohen, S., Cunningham, L., Miley, G. B., Hollenbeck, B. L.
Opening doors during surgical procedures, which occurs increasingly often when more staff members are occupying an operating room, can lead to higher amounts of bacteria that may pose health risks to patients and operational issues for institutions.
Added May 2018
The efficacy of self-disinfecting bedrail covers in an intensive care unit
2018
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 417-419
Author(s): Esolen, L. M., Thakur, L., Layon, A. J., Fuller, T. A., Harrington, D.-J., Jha, K., Kariyawasam, S.
Added May 2018
Outpatient Infection Prevention: A Practical Primer
2018
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 5
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Steinkuller, F., Harris, Kristofer, Vigil, K. J., Ostrosky-Zeichner, L.
Added May 2018
The Influence of Traffic, Area Location, and Other Factors on Operating Room Microbial Load
2018
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 39
Pages 391-397
Author(s): Taaffe, K., Lee, B., Ferrand, Y., Fredendall, L., San, D., Salgado, C., Shvorin, D., Khoshkenar, A., Reeves, S., Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD OR) Study Group
Traffic movement in hospitals causes disturbances and helps spread microbiota. Operating rooms (OR) can have surgical site infections (SSI) that are dangerous and can result in complications for patients.
Added April 2018
Green Buildings Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Life Cycle Budget Development: Practical Applications
2018
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Dwaikata, L. N., Ali, K. N.
Added April 2018
The Seniors' Outdoor Survey (SOS Tool): A Proposed Weighting and Scoring Framework to Assess Outdoor Environments in Residential Care Settings
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 99-120
Author(s): Bardenhagen, E., Rodiek, S., Nejati, A., Lee, C.
As the numbers of elderly patients seeking professional care increase demands on many different healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals continue to pursue advances in both pharmacological and non-pharmacological tools to help improve patient recovery and overall quality of life. Access to outdoor spaces, especially within medical care contexts, has been shown to promote considerable improvements in patient recovery and overall experience. In the case of elderly patient populations who may be living or seeking extended treatment within healthcare environments, consideration of patient preferences and intended uses of such outdoor spaces is of high importance.
Added April 2018
Perceptions about Compliant Flooring from Senior Managers in Long-Term Care
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 194-210
Author(s): Lachance, C. C., Zaborska, V. O., Leung, P.-M., Feldman, F., Robinovitch, S., Mackey, D. C.
Added April 2018
Listen to the Elders: Design Guidelines for Affordable Multifamily Housing for the Elderly Based on Their Experiences
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 211-240
Author(s): Shin, J.-H.
Added April 2018
Examining the Nursing Home Physical Environment Through Policy-Driven Culture Change
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 241-262
Author(s): Roberts, E., Pulay, A.
Added April 2018
Can a Virtual Nature Experience Reduce Anxiety and Agitation in People With Dementia?
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 176-193
Author(s): Reynolds, L., Rodiek, S., Lininger, M., McCulley, A.
By 2050, the numbers of individuals in the United States with dementia is projected to be 16 million, with a current cost of care at $259 billion. The majority of individuals with dementia experience stressful emotions of agitation and anxiety, along with associated behaviors, that are challenging for their caregivers.
Added April 2018
New insights on antimicrobial efficacy of copper surfaces in the healthcare environment: A systematic review
2018
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 24
Pages 1130-1138
Author(s): Chyderiotis, S., Legeay, C., Verjat-Trannoy, D., Le Gallou, F., Astagneau, P., Lepelletier, D.
Added April 2018
Integrated BIM, game engine and VR technologies for healthcare design: A case study in cancer hospital
2018
Advanced Engineering Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Lin, Y.-C., Chen, Y.-P., Yien, H.-W., Huang, C-Y., Su, Y.-C.
Added April 2018
Quality of Life in People With Severe Dementia and Its Association With the Environment in Nursing Homes: An Observational Study
2018
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 59
Pages 665-674
Author(s): Palm, R., Trutschel, D., Sorg, C. G. G., Dichter, M. N., Haastert, B., Holle, B., Castle, N. G.
Added April 2018
Economic and Environmental Impact of Energy Saving in Healthcare Buildings
2018
Applied Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 8
Pages 440
Author(s): García-Sanz-Calcedo, J., Al-Kassir, A., Yusaf, T.
Added April 2018
Does the design of settings where acute care is delivered meet the needs of older people? Perspectives of patients, family carers, and staff
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 177-188
Author(s): Haywood, A., Barnes, S., Marsh, H., Parker, S. G.
Acute care for older patients has special requirements but is seldom addressed in relation to the architecture of the facility. Improving the physical environment could result in better health outcomes for a growing number of patients.
Added April 2018
Top Five Physical Design Factors Contributing to Fall Initiation
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 11
Pages 50-64
Author(s): Pati, D., Lee, J., Mihandoust, S., Kazem-Zadeh, M., Oh, Y.
Falls in older patients are dangerous and are of major concern for healthcare professionals. Several studies were done on the associated causes of the falls but few have addressed the impact of the physical environment.
Added April 2018
Using systems theory to examine patient and nurse structures, processes, and outcomes in centralized and decentralized units
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 22-37
Author(s): Real, K., Fay, L., Isaacs, K., Carll-White, A., Schadler, A.
Added April 2018
