The Usefulness of Bright Light Therapy for Patients after Oesophagectomy
2011
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 27
Pages 158-166
Author(s): Ono, H., Taguchi, T., Kido, Y., Fujino, Y., Doki, Y.
While the use of light therapy in healthcare settings has been shown to be effective for the adjustment of the sleep-awake rhythm, it has not been applied to postoperative patients.
Added December 2019
Hospitalization-associated disability: “She was probably able to ambulate, but I’m not sure”
2011
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
Journal Article
Issue 16
Volume 306
Pages 1782–1793
Author(s): Covinsky, K. E., Pierluissi, Edgar, Johnston, C. B.
It is not uncommon for older patients who are hospitalized to acquire hospital-associated disabilities (HAD). An HAD is defined as losing the ability to complete one of the basic activities of daily living (ADL) needed to live independently without assistance: bathing, dressing, rising from bed or a chair, using the toilet, eating, or walking across a room.
Added April 2019
Client-Centered Design of Residential Addiction and Mental Health Care Facilities: Staff Perceptions of Their Work Environment
2011
Qualitative Health Research
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 21
Pages 1527-1538
Author(s): Novotná, G., Urbanoski, K. A., Rush, B. R.
Added February 2019
Impacts of Home Modifications on Aging-in-Place
2011
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 25
Pages 246-257
Author(s): Hwang, E., Cummings, L., Sixsmith, A., Sixsmith, J.
Added August 2018
Toward a “Smart” Nightstand Prototype: An Examination of Nightstand Table Contents and Preferences
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 91-108
Author(s): Brooks, J. O., Smolentzov, L., DeArment, A., Logan, W., Green, K., Walker, I., Honchar, J., Guirl, C., Beeco, R., Blakeney, C., Boggs, A., Carroll, C., Duckworth, K., Goller, L., Ham, S., Healy, S., Heaps, C., Hayden, C., Manganelli, J., Mayweather, L., Mixon, H., Price, K., Reis, A., Yanik, P.
Added August 2018
Acuity-Adaptable Nursing Care: Exploring Its Place in Designing the Future Patient Room
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 77-93
Author(s): Kwan, M. A.
Added August 2018
Control and Mitigation of Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Designing Clinical Trials to Evaluate New Materials and Technologies
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 94-115
Author(s): Sharpe, P. A., Schmidt, M. G.
Added August 2018
Controlling legionella risk in a newly commissioned hospital building
2011
Journal of Infection Prevention
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 11-16
Author(s): Srivastava, S., Colville, A., Odgers, M., Laskey, L., Mann, T.
Added July 2018
Thermal comfort of patients: Objective and subjective measurements in patient rooms of a Belgian healthcare facility
2011
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 46
Pages 1195-1204
Author(s): Verheyen, J., Theys, N, Allonsius, L., Descamps, F.
Added November 2017
Environmental contamination and airborne microbial counts: a role for hydroxyl radical disinfection units?
2011
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 78
Pages 194-199
Author(s): Wong, V., Staniforth, K., Boswell, T. C.
Added December 2016
LA Sprouts: A gardening, nutrition, and cooking intervention for Latino youth improves diet and reduces obesity
2011
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 111
Pages 1224-1230
Author(s): Davis, J. N., Ventura, E. E., Cook, L. T., Gyllenhammer, L. E., Gatto, N. M.
Added August 2016
Participatory ergonomics in design processes: The role of boundary objects
2011
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 42
Pages 464-472
Author(s): Broberg, O., Andersen, V., Seim, R.
Added June 2016
Norovirus in the hospital setting: virus introduction and spread within the hospital environment
2011
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 77
Pages 106-112
Author(s): Morter, S., Bennet, G., Fish, J., Richards, J., Allen, D.J., Nawaz, S., Iturriza-Gómara, M., Brolly, S., Gray, J.
Added May 2016
In vitro evaluation of a novel process for reducing bacterial contamination of environmental surfaces
2011
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 39
Pages 483-487
Author(s): Baxa, D., Shetron-Rama, L., Golembieski, M., Golembieski, M., Jain, S., Gordon, M., Zervos, M.
Added May 2016
Impact of different-sized laminar air flow versus no laminar air flow on bacterial counts in the operating room during orthopedic surgery
2011
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 39
Pages e25-e29
Author(s): Diab-Elschahawi, M., Berger, J., Blacky, A., Kimberger, O., Oguz, R., Kuelpmann, R., Kramer, A., Assadian, O.
Added May 2016
Examination of wireless technology to improve nurse communication, response time to bed alarms, and patient safety
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 109–120
Author(s): Guarascio-Howard, Linda
Patient safety programs, such as fall-prevention programs, are greatly impacted by communication within the care team. The ability to communicate effectively with other care team members is essential for achieving quick caregiver responses to changing patient conditions. While the majority of research has focused on the implementation of fall-prevention programs as a primary method for reducing patient falls within healthcare environments, this research looks to assess the interconnection between wireless technology, bed alarms, caregiver response, communication, and collaboration on fall-prevention.
Added April 2016
Hospital waiting time: the forgotten premise of healthcare service delivery?
2011
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 24
Pages 506-522
Author(s): Pillay, D. I., Ghazali, R. J. D. M., Manaf, N. H. A., Abdullah, Abu Hassan Asaari, Bakar, A. A., Salikin, F., Umapathy, M., Ali, R., Bidin, N., Ismail, W. I. W.
Added January 2016
The effect of changes in servicescape and service quality perceptions in a maternity unit
2011
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 24
Pages 389-405
Author(s): Holder, M., Berndt, A.
Quality of service in healthcare is pertinent to patient experience and satisfaction, and can impact customer (patient) loyalty, cost savings, profits and market share of the healthcare facility. The authors indicate that the servicescape, or the physical environment of a facility, has an impact on a patient’s perception of the quality of service.
Added May 2015
Finishes and Furnishings: Considerations for Critical Care Environments
2011
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 34
Pages 317-331
Author(s): Chambers, M., Bowman, K. L.
Finishes and furnishings play an important role in the healing environment and do affect patient health outcomes, staff satisfaction, operational efficiency, and costs. It is important to create properly designed critical care units. Involving healthcare providers in the design process is necessary to highlight the user’s perspective, preferences, choices, and comfort versus safety.
Added May 2015
Fable Hospital 2.0: The Business Case for Building Better Health Care Facilities
2011
Hastings Center Report
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 13-23
Author(s): Sadler, B. L., Berry, L., Guenther, R., Hamilton, D. K., Hessler, F., Merritt, C., Parker, D.
The Fable Hospital, an imaginary facility with the best design innovations, was proposed in 2004, and the authors indicate that many healthcare systems have consequently adapted the principles in the building of their hospitals.
Added April 2015
