Quality of life and building design in residential and nursing homes for older people
2004
Ageing and Society
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 941-962
Author(s): Parker, C., Barnes, S., McKee, K., Morgan, K., Torrington, J., Tregenza, P.
Older people living in residential and nursing care homes spend a large proportion of their time within the boundaries of the home, and may depend on the environment to compensate for their physical or cognitive frailties. Regulations and guidelines on the design of care buildings have accumulated over time with little knowledge of their impact on the quality of life of building users. The Design...
Added September 2014
Incidents relating to the intra-hospital transfer of critically ill patients
2004
Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 30
Pages 1579-1585
Author(s): Beckmann, U., Gillies, D. M., Berenholtz, S. M., Wu, A. W., Pronovost, P.
Transportation of critically ill patients between hospitals can increase complications. Intrahospital transportation poses many of the same risks. Examining these incidents could uncover ways to improve patient safety during transportation.
Added April 2014
The use of single patient rooms versus multiple occupancy rooms in acute care environments
2004
Coalition for Health Environments Research (CHER)
Report
Author(s): Chaudhury, H, Mahmood, A , Valente, M
Added October 2012
The Use of Single Patient Rooms vs. Multiple Occupancy Rooms in Acute Care Environments
2004
Coalition for Health Environments Research
Report
Volume Coalition for Health Environments Research
Author(s): Chaudhury, H.
Added October 2012
Caring for the orthopaedic patient who is obese
2004
Orthopaedic Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 204-210
Author(s): Taggart, H.M., Mincer, A.B., Thompson, A.W.
Added October 2012
Designing with health in mind. Innovative design elements can make hospitals safer, more healing places
2004
Modern Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 42
Volume 34
Pages 28-28
Author(s): Sadler, B.L.
Added October 2012
Tomorrow's Patient Room
2004
Architecture Week
Journal Article
Author(s): Moore, M.
Added October 2012
Sensory approaches in inpatient psychiatric settings: innovative alternatives to seclusion & restraint
2004
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 42
Pages 34-44
Author(s): Champagne, T., Stromberg, N.
Added October 2012
Personal Preferences Regarding Family Member Presence during Resuscitation
2004
Academic Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 11
Pages 750-753
Author(s): Benjamin, M., Holger, J., Carr, M.
Added October 2012