Noise and sleep among adult medical inpatients: far from a quiet night
2012
Archives of Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 172
Pages 68-70
Author(s): Yoder, J. C., Staisiunas, P. G., Meltzer, D. O., Knutson, K. L., Arora, V. M.
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Noise pollution in hospitals: impact on patients
2012
JCOM | Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management
Journal Article
Author(s): Hsu, T., Ryherd, E., Waye, K. P., Ackerman, J.
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Sleep Disruption due to Hospital Noises: A Prospective Evaluation
2012
Annals of Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 157
Pages 170-179
Author(s): Buxton, O. M., Ellenbogen, J. M., Wang, W., Carballeira, A., O'Connor, S., Cooper, D., Gordhandas, A. J., McKinney, S. M., Solet, J. M.
Hospital noises can have a negative effect on a patient’s sleep pattern. Sleep disruption is associated with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, impaired immunity, and elevated stress. Limited information is available on the connection between specific sounds and sleep physiology.
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Creating a culture of safety: reducing hospital noise
2012
Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 46
Pages 350-5
Author(s): Mazer, S. E.
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Environmental cleaning in UK healthcare since the NHS Plan: A policy and evidence based context
2012
Facilities
Journal Article
Issue 1/2
Volume 30
Pages 6-22
Author(s): May, D., Pitt, M.
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The antimicrobial efficacy of copper alloy furnishing in the clinical environment: a crossover study
2012
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 3-9
Author(s): Karpanen, T. J., Casey, A. L., Lambert, P. A., Cookson, B. D., Nightingale, P., Miruszenko, L., Elliott, T. S.
Environmental hygiene has been regarded as one of the key areas in the prevention of HCAIs (healthcare associated infections) in hospital and acute care settings. Copper and its alloys have recently been considered for use in the healthcare environment as an antimicrobial surface material, and in 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the registration of copper and its alloys as antimicrobial materials. The main aim of this study was to determine whether copper incorporated into hospital ward furnishings and equipment can reduce their surface microbial load.
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Where do hands go? An audit of sequential hand-touch events on a hospital ward
2012
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 80
Pages 206-211
Author(s): Smith, S. J., Young, V., Robertson, C., Dancer, S. J.
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Patient environment microbial burden reduction: A pilot study comparison of 2 terminal cleaning methods
2012
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 40
Pages 559-561
Author(s): Schmidt, M. G., Anderson, T., Attaway, H. H., III, Fairey, S., Kennedy, C., Salgado, C. D.
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Pilot study to measure cleaning effectiveness in health care
2012
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 40
Pages 477-478
Author(s): Gillespie, E. E., Scott, C., Wilson, J., Stuart, R.
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Microbial monitoring of the hospital environment: why and how?
2012
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 82
Pages 143-151
Author(s): Galvin, S., Dolan, A., Cahill, O., Daniels, S., Humphreys, H.
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Promoting walking among older adults living in retirement communities
2012
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 20
Pages 379-394
Author(s): Rosenberg, D. E., Kerr, J., Sallis, J. F., Norman, G. J., Calfas, K., Patrick, K.
The authors tested the feasibility and acceptability, and explored the outcomes, of 2 walking interventions based on ecological models among older adults living in retirement communities. An enhanced intervention (El) was compared with a standard walking intervention (SI) among residents in 4 retirement facilities (N = 87 at baseline; mean age = 84.1 yr). All participants received a walking...
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Functional Outcomes of Nursing Home Residents in Relation to Features of the Environment: Validity of the Professional Environmental Assessment Protocol
2012
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 13
Pages e1-7
Author(s): Slaughter, S. E., Morgan, D. G.
Research conducted in different settings shows that specialized environments designed for people with dementia may reduce the rate of functional loss. Different measures have been developed to assess the nursing home environments focused on the features of specialized dementia units. Among them, the Professional Environmental Assessment Protocol (PEAP) was developed to assess the quality of dementia care environments on nine dimensions. Assessment involves subjective evaluation of the physical and social environment on a 5-point scale for each dimension.
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Contributions of Environment, Comorbidity, and Stage of Dementia to the Onset of Walking and Eating Disability in Long-Term Care Residents
2012
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 60
Pages 1624-1631
Author(s): Slaughter, S. E., Hayduk, L. A.
Objectives To estimate the relative effects of environment, comorbidities, stage of dementia and other variables on disability onset. Design A 1-year prospective cohort study was conducted in which the walking and eating abilities of long-term care residents were observed fortnightly. Structural equation modeling was used to assess the contributions of individual and environmental factors to the...
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Long-Term Efficacy of an Ergonomics Program That Includes Patient-Handling Devices on Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries to Nursing Personnel
2012
Human Factors
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 54
Pages 608-625
Author(s): Garg, A., Kapellusch, J. M.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to the authors, reports that nursing staff face musculoskeletal injuries (MSDs) in all types of healthcare facilities. Nurse aides (NAs) in particular have the highest rate of staying away from work because of these injuries.
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Environmental determinants of quality of life in nursing home residents with severe dementia
2012
Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 60
Pages 1230-1236
Author(s): Garre-Olmo, J., López-Pousa, S., Turon-Estrada, A., Juvinyà, D., Ballester, D., Vilalta-Franch, J.
Studies show that more than 50% of the residents in nursing homes suffer from moderate or severe dementia. The authors refer to literature that indicates that in the last 20 years, the culture of imparting care in nursing homes has evolved from a focus on safety, uniformity, and medical concerns to health promotion and Quality of Life (QOL).
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A Cottage Model for Eldercare
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 99
Author(s): Thistleton, W. W., Jacqueline, J. J.
Some healthcare facilities are moving from traditional ward designs with high patient-to-caregiver ratios to environments that are designed with patients and their families in mind. Research suggests that patients prefer spaces that promote a homely normal lifestyle and proper family functions. To that end, some long-term care residences are now built in a cottage-style. Some examples of this are The Green House model, used in The Green House Homes at Traceway in Tupelo, Mississippi, and the Adards Nursing Home in Warrane, Tasmania, Australia.
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Generating Evidence from Day-To-Day Activities: Methodological Issues-Part 2
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 117-121
Author(s): Pati, D.
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Same-handed patient room configurations: anecdotal and empirical evidence
2012
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 42
Pages 125-30
Author(s): Stichler, J. F., McCullough, C.
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The risk of airborne cross-infection in a room with vertical low-velocity ventilation
2012
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 23
Pages 62-73
Author(s): Olmedo, I., Nielsen, P. V., de Adana, M. R., Jensen, R. L.
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Application of copper to prevent and control infection. Where are we now?
2012
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 81
Pages 217-23
Author(s): O'Gorman, J., Humphreys, H.
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