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An analysis of falls in the hospital: Can we do without bedrails?

Author(s): Hanger, H. C., Ball, M. C., Wood, L. A.
Falls and injuries from falls are common in older patients in institutions, evoking a common response of using restraints, such as bedrails or cot sides, to further prevent harm. However, there is no compelling evidence that restraints reduce the risk of falls and/or injuries.
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Added November 2014

A collaborative occupational therapy and nursing approach to falls prevention in hospital inpatients.

Author(s): Brandis, S.
It is estimated that one-third of elderly people fall each year', with general agreement that there are many associated factors.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2014

The built environment as a component of quality care: understanding and including the patient’s perspective

Author(s): Fowler, E., MacRae, S., Stern, A., Harrison, T., Gerteis, M., Walker, J., Edgman-Levitan, S., Ruga, W.
There are eight consistent attributes that patients and family members look for in healthcare environments.
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Added March 2014

Impact of interruptions and distractions on dispensing errors in an ambulatory care pharmacy

Author(s): Flynn, E. A., Barker, K. N., Gibson, J. T., Pearson, R. E., Berger, B. A., Smith, L. A.
Errors and error rate have been used as outcome measures of the quality of drug distribution that is a function of the interaction between humans, procedures, equipment, and the work environment. Dispensing errors have been measured by observation and occur at rates of up to 24%. Studies show the relationship between errors and noise, light levels, and prescription workload, as well as the increased number of distractions and errors in an ambulatory care pharmacy.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

Visual Ergonomics in the Office (Guidelines for monitor placement and lighting)

Author(s): Ankrum, D.R.
Added October 2012

Design impact on health care facilities performance : a post-occupancy evaluation of patient rooms

Author(s): Mujahed, M.
Added October 2012

Patients, Staff & Families Find Comfort in Healing Garden

Author(s): Varni, J.W, Whitehouse, S, Kurtin, P.S., Sadler, B.
Added October 2012

Bringing Home Into The Hospital

Author(s): VanderSteeg, J., Liebenrood, C.
Added October 2012

Everybody's Beautiful: Using Art To Promote Self-Healing

Author(s): Ridenour, A.
Added October 2012

Greenbacks from green roofs: Forging a new industry in Canada

Author(s): Peck, S., Callaghan, C., Kuhn, M., Bass, B.
Added October 2012

Patients Find Comfort In Auditory Interventions

Author(s): Mazer, S.
Added October 2012

Seating Makes a Difference in Healthcare

Author(s): Leib, R.K.A.
Added October 2012

The 5 "P"S Of A Healing Environment

Author(s): Larsen, D.
Added October 2012

Using design to improve the quality of clinical practice

Author(s): Kilo, C.
Added October 2012

Celebration Health

Author(s): Huelat, B.J.A., IIDA
Added October 2012

The Relationship Between Alzheimer's Disease & Design

Author(s): Brawly, B.A.,
Added October 2012

Guidelines for community noise

Author(s): Berglund, B., Lindvall, T., Schwela, D.H., Goh, T.K.
Added October 2012

Ventilation for indoor air quality ASHRAE Standard 62-1999

Author(s): ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Added October 2012

Faucet aerators: a source of patient colonization with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

Author(s): Weber, D.J., Rutala, W.A., Blanchet, C.N., Jordan, M., Gergen, M.F.
Added October 2012

Effects of hospital noise on heart rate variability of acutely ill adults. (noise annoyance)

Author(s): Webb, J.J.
Added October 2012