Distraction therapy with nature sights and sounds reduces pain during flexible bronchoscopy: A complementary approach to routine analgesia
2003
Chest
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 123
Pages 941-948
Author(s): Diette, G.B., Lechtzin, N, Haponik, E, Devrotes, A, Rubin, H
The demand for better healthcare includes the demand for proper treatment of pain. Joint commission standards for maintaining accreditation also apply to chronic medical conditions and the management of pain. Non-pharmacological methods of managing pain have gained popularity because patients can continue to experience pain despite the use of premedication analgesics and sedatives. Besides there are often side-effects associated with any use of medication. This is of particular concern for invasive procedures such as Flexible Bronchoscopy (FB) that can be frightening and painful for patients.
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Outcomes of environmental appraisal of different hospital waiting areas
2003
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 35
Pages 842-869
Author(s): Leather, P., Beale, D., Santos, A., Watts, J., Lee, L.
Hospitals can be unfamliar environments and can create negative feelings and stress. The physical environmentcan be a source of stress or haved an effect on coping resources. Past research identifies disparities and hierarchical differences between the way environmental needs and desires are prioritized for clinical and medical staff; inpatients; outpatients; and visitors. Few studies evaluate ambulatory care environments.
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Paediatric emergency department design: Does it affect staff, patient and community satisfaction?
2003
Emergency Medicine Australasia
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 63-67
Author(s): Judkins, S.
The study site was an Australian metropolitan teaching hospital with 34,000 ED visits per year. (Fifteen percent of these were pediatric visits.) A dedicated pediatric waiting area and treatment area were constructed at the study site, physically separate from the adult ED, with décor more appropriate for children, entertainment facilities, and a dedicated nurse in the area.
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Do appealing hospital rooms increase patient evaluations of physicians, nurses, and hospital services?
2003
Health Care Management Review
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 28
Pages 254-264
Author(s): Swan, JE, Richardson, LD, Hutton, JD
There is a trend to move healthcare towards hospitality, and create more appealing and less institutional environments. A key driver, not exclusive to the healthcare industry, is that physical surroundings can influence customer judgments of service performance including customer satisfaction, loyalty, favorable word of mouth, recommendations and service quality perceptions. In the context of healthcare although various studies have addressed the importance of the physical environment with respect to favorable health outcomes, few have established a correlation between physical appeal and perception of service quality.
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Summary of the HIPAA privacy rule
Issue 12/5/06
Volume 2006
Author(s): United States Department of Health and Human Services (Office for Civil Rights)
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Nursing unit configuration and its relationship to noise and nurse walking behavior: An AIDS/HIV unit case study
2003
AIA Academy Journal
Web Page
Issue 5/26/2004
Volume 2004
Author(s): Shepley, M.M., Davies, K.
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Interior components of a patient-care unit: Impact on the experiences of children undergoing treatment for eating disorders
Author(s): Sheth, S.N.
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Parental Satisfaction in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2003
Marshall Digital Scholar
Thesis
Author(s): Koontz, V.S.
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The play behaviors of hospitalized children
2003
Family and consumer sciences
Thesis
Volume Master of Science
Pages 63
Author(s): Craddock, T.M.
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Art therapy with hospitalized pediatric patients
2003
Department of Art Education
Thesis
Volume Doctorate of Philosophy
Pages 156
Author(s): Bordonaro, G.
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Exploring the patient environment: An NHS estates workshop (London)
2003
The Stationary Office
Report
Author(s): Ulrich, R.S., Lawson, B., Martinez, M.
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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
TV vs. Reality in the Emergency Room
2003
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Hamilton, D.K., Pentecost III, A.
Added October 2012
Pilot Study on Comparative Assessment of Patient Care Issues in Single and Multiple Occupancy Rooms
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
Added October 2012
Reducing workload and increasing patient safety through work and workspace design.
2003
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement
Report
Author(s): Carayon, P., Alvarado, C.J., Hundt, A.S.
Added October 2012
How Will HIPAA Regulations Affect Healthcare Design?
2003
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Cahnman, S.F.
Added October 2012
The Benefits of Daylight through Windows
Author(s): Boyce, P., Hunter, C., Howlett, O.
Added October 2012
The Nature and Rate of Change in Clinical Laboratories
2003
Coalition for Health Environments Research (CHER)
Report
Author(s): Battisto, D., Allison, D.
Added October 2012
Promoting patient safety through facility design
2003
Healthcare Executive
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 16-20
Author(s): Wolf, E.J.
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Surface contamination in the dental operatory: a comparison over two decades
2003
Journal of the American Dental Association
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 134
Pages 325-330
Author(s): Williams, H.N., Singh, R., Romberg, E.
Infection prevention is a major concern in dental healthcare settings. Patients and dental healthcare professionals may be exposed to pathogenic bacteria and viruses (e.g. cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, HIV, staphylococci) that colonize or infect the respiratory tract or the oral cavity. These pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact, indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, droplets, and airborne microorganisms.
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