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Nursing unit configuration and its relationship to noise and nurse walking behavior: An AIDS/HIV unit case study

Author(s): Shepley, M.M., Davies, K.
Added October 2012

The architectural healthcare environment and its effects on patient health outcomes: A report on an NHS estates funded research project

Author(s): Lawson, B.R., Phiri, M.
Added October 2012

The Effect of Preferred Music Genre Selection Versus Preferred Song Selection on Experimentally Induced Anxiety Levels

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

Noise levels within the ear and post-nasal space in neonates in intensive care

Author(s): Surenthiran, S.S., Wilbraham, K., May, J., Chant, T., Emmerson, A.J., Newton, V.E.
Added October 2012

The effect of music-reinforced nonnutritive sucking on feeding rate of premature infants

Author(s): Standley, J.M.
Added October 2012

Use of complementary and alternative therapies to promote sleep in critically ill patients

Author(s): Richards, K., Nagel, C., Markie, M., Elwell, J., Barone, C.
Added October 2012

Noise, stress, and annoyance in a pediatric intensive care unit

Author(s): Morrison, W.E., Haas, E.C., Shaffner, D.H., Garrett, E.S., Fackler, J.C.
To measure and describe hospital noise and determine whether noise can be correlated with nursing stress measured by questionnaire, salivary amylase, and heart rate.
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Added October 2012

The effect of stress-inducing conditions on the performance of a laparoscopic task

Author(s): Moorthy, K., Munz, Y., Dosis, A., Bann, S., Darzi, A.
Surgeon performance in operating rooms directly impacts quality of car, healthcare productivity, patient satisfaction, and many other healthcare outcomes. However, while performing complex surgical tasks, surgeons are often exposed to fatigue and stress caused by organizational, environmental and team-related factors. Common stressors in operating rooms include noise, inappropriate temperature, sleep deprivation, time pressures due to scheduling, workload, and unsuitable ergonomics.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

I'm trying to heal… noise levels in a pediatric intensive care unit

Author(s): Milette, I., Carnevale, F.
Added October 2012

Factors That Influence End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes: The Physical Environment, Inadequate Staffing, and Lack of Supervision

Author(s): Kayser-Jones, J., Schell, E., Lyons, W., Kris, A.E., Chan, J., Beard, R.L.
Added October 2012

Adapting the neonatal intensive care environment to decrease noise

Author(s): Johnson, A.N.
Added October 2012

Effects of Music Therapy on Oxygen Saturation in premature infants Receiving Endotracheal Suctioning

Author(s): Chou, L.-L., Wang, R.-H., Chen, S.-J., Pai, L.
Added October 2012

Noise and the Premature Infant: Physiological Effects and Practice Implications

Author(s): Bremmer, P., Byers, J., Kiehl, E.
Added October 2012

Use of sound-absorbing panel to reduce noisy incubator reverberating effects

Author(s): Bellieni, C.V., Buonocore, G., Pinto, I., Stacchini, N., Cordelli, D.M., Bagnoli, F.
Added October 2012

Rx for healthcare speech privacy: A balanced acoustical design

Author(s): Armstrong Ceiling Systems
Added October 2012