Caring or uncaring – meanings of being in an oncology environment
2006
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 55
Pages 188-197
Author(s): Edvardsson, D., Sandman, P. O., Rasmussen, B.
The idea that the physical environment impacts health and well-being has been explored throughout history. In modern contexts, studies have been conducted to show how hospital design features such as art and views of natural scenery can positively influence patient experience, and how environmental variables such as sound, architecture, and color can affect different biomedical responses in...
Added November 2014
Radical Redesign of Nursing Homes: Applying the Green House Concept in Tupelo, Mississippi
2006
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 533-539
Author(s): Rabig, J., Thomas, W., Kane, R. A., Cutler, L. J., McAlilly, S.
The Green House design should be considered as nursing home resident numbers are growing. Early experiences with the “pod-like” structure show positive effects on residents, families, and staff.
Added September 2014
Ceiling lifts reduce patient-handling injuries
2006
Healthcare Design
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 10-13
Author(s): Joseph, A., Fritz, L.
Nurses and nurse aides who have direct interaction with patients, performing manual lifting and transferring activities, are at a particularly high risk of injury and back pain. There are significant reductions in the incidence of injury when staff uses mechanical lift equipment vs. manual lifting techniques. In comparison with floor mechanical lift equipment, ceiling-mounted lifts are superior due to their ease of use, storage, and patient safety.
Added July 2014
Impact of Extended-Duration Shifts on Medical Errors, Adverse Events and Attentional Failures
2006
Public Library of Science Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 3
Pages 2440-2448
Author(s): Barger, L.K. , Ayas,N.T., Cade,B.E., Cronin, J.W., Rosner, B. , Speizer, F.E., Czeisler, C.A.
In the United States, medical students who are doing their internship (first year of postgraduate clinical training) regularly work in the clinic for longer than 24 hours at a time. There has been empirical evidence that the extended-duration shifts commonly worked by medical interns in hospitals may contribute to the risk of medical errors being made, and perhaps to the risk of adverse events more generally. The current study assessed whether extended-duration shifts worked by interns are associated with significant medical errors, adverse events, and attentional failures in a diverse population of interns across the United States.
Added May 2014
Challenges in Design and Transition to a Private Room Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2006
Advances in Neonatal Care
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 6
Pages 271-280
Author(s): Carlson, B., Walsh, S., Wergin, T., Schwarzkopf, K., Ecklund, S.
The need for neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is increasing at a time when research suggests their designs need to change to provide a developmentally appropriate healing environment. One approach is a private room NICU model versus a large multibed ward. However, such a radical design change could be challenging to implement.
Added April 2014
Impact of Single Family NICU Rooms
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Harris, D.D. , Shepley, M.M., White,R.
Added October 2012
Preventative Medicine for the Environment: Developing and Implementing Environmental Programs that Work
2006
Designing the 21 st Century Hospital
Report
Author(s): Brannen, L.
Added October 2012
Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
First, Do No Harm
Author(s): Cohen, G.
Added October 2012
Committed to safety: Ten case studies on reducing harm to patients
Author(s): McCarthy, D., Blumenthal, D.
Added October 2012
Critical care nurses' work environments: a baseline status report
2006
Critical Care Nurse
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 26
Pages 46
Author(s): Ulrich, B.T., Lavandero, R.n., Hart, K.A., Woods, D., Leggett, J., Taylor, D.
Added October 2012
Occupational stress, job satisfaction, and working environment among Icelandic nurses: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey
2006
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 875-889
Author(s): Sveinsdottir, H., Biering, P.l., Ramel, A.
Added October 2012
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Standard and Green Roofs
2006
Environmental Science & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 13
Volume 40
Pages 4312
Author(s): Saiz, S. , Kennedy, C. , Bass, B. , Pressnail, K.
Added October 2012
Nurse Work Environments and Occupational Safety in Intensive Care Units
2006
Policy Politics & Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 7
Pages 240-7
Author(s): Stone, P.W., Gershon, R.R.
Added October 2012
The Role of the Physical Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Journal Article
Issue #3
Volume 2006 November
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Is personality a determinant of patient satisfaction with hospital care?
2006
International Journal For Quality In Health Care: Journal Of The International Society For Quality In Health Care / Isqua
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 18
Pages 152-158
Author(s): Hendriks, A.A.J., Smets, E.M.A., Vrielink, M.R., Van Es, S.Q., De Haes, J.C.J.M.
Added October 2012
Evidence-Based Design Takes Root
2006
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue November 2006
Volume Healthcare Financial Management Association
Pages 2
Author(s): Hamilton, D.K.
Added October 2012
Effect of built-environment factors on healthcare: Satisfaction, operations, and outcomes
2006
Healthcare Design
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 8-10
Author(s): Etchegaray, J., Fischer, W., Sisolak, J., Lipka, S.
Reduced noise levels, pleasant distractions, safety features, wayfinding systems, support spaces, and patient/family/caregiver control reduces stress, errors, and pain, while at the same time increasing referrals and staff retention.
Added October 2012
Family Involvement in Critical Care: Shortcomings of a Utilitarian Justification
2006
American Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 223-225
Author(s): Day, L.
Added October 2012
The financial implications of falls in older people for an acute hospital
2006
Irish Journal of Medical Science
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 175
Pages 11-13
Author(s): Cotter, P.E., Timmons, S., O'Connor, M., Twomey, C., O'Mahony, D.
Added October 2012
