Infection acquisition following intensive care unit room privatization
2011
Archives of Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 171
Pages 32-38
Author(s): Teltsch, D. Y., Hanley, J., Loo, V., Goldberg, P., Gursahaney, A., Buckeridge, D. L.
The authors state that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect about 30% of patients in intensive care units (ICUs), subsequently affecting patient outcomes. Although single-patient rooms are recommended by the Facilities Guidelines Institute, the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the authors indicate that studies on the effect of the single-bed room on rates of infection have been inconclusive.
Added February 2015
Developing a multi-systemic fall prevention model, incorporating the physical environment, the care process and technology: A systematic review
2011
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 67
Pages 2501-24
Author(s): Choi, Y.-S., Lawler, E., Boenecke, C. A., Ponatoski, E. R., Zimring, C. M.
Falls are the most frequently reported negative events in hospitals in the United States and other countries, and about one-third of them result in injury of some type. Injury from falls can result in increased hospital stays, increased costs and litigation, among other problems. The authors reviewed the literature on falls, fall injuries, fall risk factors, and interventions to better understand the effectiveness of different methods for fall prevention in hospital settings.
Added December 2014
Exploring the contributory factors for un-witnessed in-patient falls from the National Reporting and Learning System database
2011
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 40
Pages 135-138
Author(s): Hignett, S., Sands, G., Griffiths, P.
Added December 2014
An Immersive Virtual Reality Mock-Up for Design Review of Hospital Patient Rooms
2011
Collaborative Design in Virtual Environments
Book Section
Author(s): Dunston, P. S., Arns, L. L., Mcglothlin, J. D., Lasker, G. C., Kushner, A. G., Wang, X., Tsai, J. J.-H.
Key Point Summary Coming Soon
Added December 2014
Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part one
2011
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 121-128
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
Added December 2014
Quality improvement project eliminates falls in recovery area of high-volume endoscopy unit.
2011
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 20
Pages 170-173
Author(s): Francis, D. L., Prabhakar, S., Bryant-Sendek, D. M., Larson, M. V.
Patient falls associated with healthcare delivery are frequent, undesirable, and largely preventable events. Patients who receive conscious sedation for endoscopic procedures are especially vulnerable to falls because of the cognitive effects of the sedation, relative hypotension that may be induced by the most common sedatives used (fentanyl and midazolam), the prolonged fasting state, and the frequent practice of withholding regular daily medications prior to procedures. There is a need to evaluate patient falls after sedated endoscopic procedures.
Added November 2014
Healthcare Environments Baseline Assessment for Safety & Quality, Chapter 8: Falls
2011
Noblis/Gerorgia Tech, TRICARE
Report
Author(s): Choi, Y. S., Noblis, Georgia Tech
Added November 2014
Wayfinding Study in Virtual Environments: The Elderly vs. the Younger-Aged Groups
2011
ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 63-76
Author(s): Lee, S., Kline, R.
Added November 2014
Evaluating Serviceability of Healthcare Servicescapes: Service Design Perspective
2011
International Journal of Design
Journal Article
Author(s): Lee, S.
Added November 2014
Decline in incidence of Clostridium difficile infection after relocation to a new hospital building with single rooms
2011
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 79
Pages 93-94
Author(s): Heddema, E. R., van Benthem, B. H. B.
The authors report that the most common risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) are age (≥65 years), comorbidities, and the use of antibiotics. They point out that it is a challenge to control the risk factors and that preventive measures have not been particularly helpful.
Added November 2014
It’s the Writing on the Wall: Whiteboards Improve Inpatient Satisfaction With Provider Communication
2011
American Journal of Medical Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 127-131
Author(s): Singh, S., Fletcher, K. E., Pandl, G. J., Schapira, M. M., Nattinger, A. B., Biblo, L. A., Whittle, J.
Communication in hospitals between caregivers and patients is important for patient satisfaction. Inpatients frequently say they are not well informed and report their dissatisfaction.
Added November 2014
Standing on textured surfaces: effects on standing balance in healthy older adults
2011
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 40
Pages 363-368
Author(s): Hatton, A. L., Dixon, J., Rome, K., Martin, D.
Added November 2014
Acoustic design approach for hospitals
Author(s): Clarke, S.
Added November 2014
Directed visibility analysis: Three case studies on the relationship between building layout, perception and behavior
Author(s): Lu, Y.
Added November 2014
Predictors of Hand Hygiene in the Emergency Department
2011
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 32
Pages 1120-1123
Author(s): Venkatesh, A. J., Pallin, D. J., Kayden, S., Schuur, J.
Added November 2014
Does proper design of an intensive care unit affect compliance with isolation practices?
2011
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 34
Pages 36-45
Author(s): Rodriguez, M., Ford, D., Adams, S.
This article tackles these questions, as well as looks at the importance of end-user input to renovation and construction healthcare projects.
Added November 2014
Designing Safety-Net Clinics for Flexibility
2011
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Taylor, E., Joseph, A., Keller, A., Quan, X.
Added October 2014
Original sound compositions reduce anxiety in emergency department patients: a randomised controlled trial
2011
The Medical Journal of Australia
Journal Article
Issue 11-12
Volume 195
Pages 694-8
Author(s): Weiland, T. J., Jelinek, G. A., Macarow, K. E., Samartzis, P., Brown, D. M., Grierson, E. M., Winter, C.
Patients being treated in emergency departments (EDs) might experience anxiety during their stay. The beneficial effect of music on anxiety has been well demonstrated in previous studies, but no previous study has investigated the potential anxiety-reducing effects of sound interventions or the use of binaural beats among adult ED patients.
Added September 2014
Noise levels in an Australian emergency department
2011
Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 14
Pages 26-31
Author(s): Short, A. E., Short, K. T., Holdgate, A., Ahern, N., Morris, J.
Added September 2014
To explore relationships between physiological stress signals and stress behaviors in preterm infants during periods of exposure to environmental stress in the hospital
2011
Biological Research for Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 357-363
Author(s): Peng, N.-H., Chen, C.-H., Bachman, J., Lin, H.-C., Wang, T.-M., Chang, Y.-C., Chang, Y.-S.
Added September 2014