Effectiveness of overhead lifting devices in reducing the risk of injury to care staff in extended care facilities
2005
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 48
Pages 187-199
Author(s): Engst, C., Chhokar, R. , Miller, A., Tate, R. B., Yassi, A.
Healthcare facilities often install mechanical lifts to help staff avoid injuries from patient handling. However, some mechanical lifts require more time and space and are not always as comfortable, safe, and secure as manual patient handling. Few studies have used a prospective controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of ceiling lifts in reducing risk of musculoskeletal injury to care staff; increasing staff satisfaction; and assessing preferred methods of lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.
Added April 2014
The Effect of Aromatherapy Massage With Music on the Stress and Anxiety Levels of Emergency Nurses
2005
Australian Emergency Nursing Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 43-50
Author(s): Davis, C., Cooke, M., Holzhauser, K., Jones, M., Finucane, J.
Nurses who work in emergency and intensive care units and new graduates suffer from high levels of stress, which is associated with sick leave. Some research shows that massage with aromatherapy relieves stress. However, this research is not specific to emergency room nursing staff.
Added April 2014
Daylight exposure and the other predictors of burnout among nurses in a University Hospital
2005
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 42
Pages 549-555
Author(s): Alimoglua, M. K., Donmez, L.
The purpose of the study was to investigate if daylight exposure in work setting could be placed among the predictors of job burnout. The sample was composed of 141 nurses who work in Akdeniz University Hospital in Antalya, Turkey. All participants were asked to complete a personal data collection form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Work Related Strain Inventory and the Work Satisfaction...
Added October 2012
Effects of doubled glazed facade on energy consumption, thermal comfort and condensation for a typical office building in Singapore
2005
Energy and Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 563-572
Author(s): Hien, W. N., Liping, W. , Chandra, A. N. , Pandey, A. R., Xiaolin, W.
Buildings in Singapore use fully glazed-façade systems because of their daylight advantages of low consumption of lighting energy and the aesthetic satisfaction of full external views. High energy consumption, thermal discomfort, and issues with noise control are some of the disadvantages associated with single-glazed façade systems. Double-glazed façade ventilation systems are believed to address these issues.
Added October 2012
Acoustics and psychosocial environment in intensive coronary care
2005
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 62
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Blomkvist, V., Eriksen, C.A., Theorell, T., Ulrich, R., Rasmanis, G.
Research suggests that the physical environment of healthcare facilities influences patient satisfaction, pain, and infection. However, there is less research about how the design of healthcare spaces impacts staff outcomes such as job stress, work demands, fatigue, and quality of patient care.
Added October 2012
