The ability of environmental healthcare design strategies to impact event related anxiety in pediatric patients: A comprehensive systematic review
Author(s): Norton-Westwood, D.
Healthcare settings such as hospitals or dentists’ offices have been known to contribute to the anxiety often experienced by patients receiving treatment. Anxiety has been linked to various health concerns, manifesting both physiologically and psychologically, that can result in prolonged hospital stays and other complications.
Added June 2016
Impact of Neonatal Intensive Care Bed Configuration on Rates of Late-Onset Bacterial Sepsis and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization
2015
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 36
Pages 1173-1182
Author(s): Julian, S., Burnham, C.-A., Sellenriek, P., Shannon, W. D., Hamvas, A., Tarr, P. I., Warner, B. B.
Late-onset infections are a continuing issue, causing notable levels of morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), while also increasing the length of patient stay and financial burdens on healthcare institutions. Few previous studies have tested the hypothesis that infants in single-patient rooms have a lower risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization, late-onset sepsis, and death.
Added June 2016
Relationships Among Cleaning, Environmental DNA, and Healthcare-Associated Infections in a New Evidence-Based Design Hospital
2015
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 36
Pages 1130-1138
Author(s): Lesho, E., Carling, P., Hosford, E., Ong, A., Snesrud, E., Sparks, M., Onmus-Leone, F., Dzialowy, N., Fraser, S., Kwak, Y., Miller, S., Chukwuma, U., Julius, M., McGann, P., Clifford, R.
Added June 2016
Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature
2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
Added May 2016
Push Forces on Vinyl and Carpet for Conventional Wheeled and Motor-Driven Floor-Based Lifts among Direct Care Staff in Long-Term Care
Volume 59
Pages 1257-1257
Author(s): Korall, A. M. B., Lachance, C. C., Russell, C. M., Johnson, S. I., Feldman, F., Robinovitch, S. N., Mackey, D. C.
Added May 2016
Children’s preferences concerning ambiance of dental waiting rooms
2015
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 27-33
Author(s): Panda, A., Garg, I., Shah, M.
Added January 2016
Do high-touch surfaces in public spaces pose a risk for influenza transmission? A virologic study during the peak of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Geneva, Switzerland
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 43
Pages 1372-1373
Author(s): von Braun, A., Thomas, Y., Sax, H.
Added January 2016
Older Adult Inpatient Falls in Acute Care Hospitals
2015
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Zhao, Y. & Kim, H.
Traditional studies of patient falls have been focused on rehabilitation hospitals or nursing homes. This study seeks to add to the body of knowledge related to older adult patient falls by focusing on the acute care hospital setting.
Added January 2016
Role of Bed Design and Head-of-Bed Articulation on Patient Migration
2015
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 30
Pages E1-E9
Author(s): Davis, K. G., & Kotowski, S. E.
Patients often migrate towards the foot of the bed. Two reasons are cited for this occurrence: gravity over time and bed design. Patients are exposed to friction from sliding on the mattress.
Added January 2016
A ‘paperless’ wall-mounted surgical safety checklist with migrated leadership can improve compliance and team engagement
2015
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 25
Volume 16
Pages 971-976
Author(s): Ong, A. P. C., Devcich, D. A., Hannam, J., Lee, T., Merry, A. F., Mitchell, S. J.
Added January 2016
Impact of healthcare design on patients’ perception of a rheumatology outpatient infusion room: an interventional pilot study
2015
Clinical Rheumatology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 34
Pages 1249-1254
Author(s): Bukh, G., Tommerup, A. M. M., Madsen, O. R.
Evidence-based healthcare design is a concept aimed at reducing stress factors in the physical environment for the benefit of patients and the medical staff. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of room modifications on patients’ perception of an outpatient infusion room used for treating rheumatologic diseases. Patient and nurse interviews, a staff workshop and field...
Added December 2015
Room for caring: patients' experiences of well-being, relief and hope during serious illness
2015
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 426-434
Author(s): Timmermann, C., Uhrenfeldt, L., Birkelund, R.
The positive impact of pleasing hospital aesthetics, both in terms of uplifted moods and improved health outcomes in patients, has been documented and discussed throughout history. From ancient Greeks to Florence Nightingale to modern evidence-based health design, the belief that the hospital environment itself, apart from its technical and clinical abilities, actively contributes to the healing process has resurfaced repeatedly. Despite this, scarcely any empirical research has been done to show how seriously ill patients personally experience their hospital rooms, and what these experiences mean to them during the healing process.
Added December 2015
Modeling infection risk and energy use of upper-room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation systems in multi-room environments
2015
Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 21
Pages 99-111
Author(s): Noakes, C. J., Khan, M. A. I., Gilkeson, C. A.
Added December 2015
Measuring hand hygiene compliance rates at hospital entrances
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 694-696
Author(s): Vaidotas, M., Yokota, P. K. O., Marra, A. R., Sampaio Camargo, T. Z., Victor, E. da S., Gysi, D. M., Leal, F., dos Santos, O. F. P., Edmond, M. B.
Added December 2015
Microfiber cloths reduce the transfer of Clostridium difficile spores to environmental surfaces compared with cotton cloths
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 686-689
Author(s): Trajtman, A. N., Manickam, K., Alfa, M. J.
Added December 2015
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Contamination in Bedside Surfaces of a Hospital Ward and the Potential Effectiveness of Enhanced Disinfection with an Antimicrobial Polymer Surfactant
2015
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 3026-3041
Author(s): Yuen, J., Chung, T., Loke, A.
Added December 2015
Ceiling art in a radiation therapy department: its effect on patient treatment experience
2015
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 62
Pages 192-197
Author(s): Bonett, J.
In computed tomography (CT) rooms, an important element in conducting effective radiation therapy is stabilizing each patient in a comfortable, reproducible position. Devices such as neck and head masks, knee rests and foot locks are often used to stabilize patients, but emotional reactions from patients can impede upon their ability to maintain the necessary treatment positions. Healthcare environments have recently begun implementing art into their structural design in order to reduce stress and anxiety in patients while increasing overall satisfaction with the treatment experience.
Added September 2015
Fall prevention and bathroom safety in the epilepsy monitoring unit
2015
Epilepsy & Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Spritzer, S. D., Riordan, K. C., Berry, J., Corbett, B. M., Gerke, J. K., Hoerth, M. T., Crepeau, A. Z., Drazkowski, J. F., Sirven, J. I., Noe, K. H.
Injury-inducing falls are one of the most common harmful events that occur in epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs). Considering the risk provoked by epileptic symptoms such as spontaneous seizures, patients admitted to EMUs may be more likely to sustain falling injuries over patients in other areas of the hospital.
Added September 2015
Part 2: Evaluation and Outcomes of an Evidence-Based Facility Design Project
2015
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 45
Pages 84-92
Author(s): Krugman, M., Sanders, C., Kinney, L. J.
After a western academic hospital implemented the recommendations of an interdisciplinary team that combined the principles of Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) and Evidence-Based Design (EBD), an evaluation was necessary. This article (Part 2) presents the evaluation of the project.
Added June 2015
Does effective designing of operation theaters contribute towards staff satisfaction: A cross-sectional study
2015
Facilities
Journal Article
Issue 9/10
Volume 33
Pages 622-630
Author(s): Rinkoo, A. V., Singh, S. P., Mishra, S., Vashishta, G., Chandra, H., Singh, P. K.
Design has an impact on staff satisfaction. Operation theaters (OTs) are a primary source of revenue for the study hospital. The operation theaters of the hospital recently underwent renovation. Determining the staff satisfaction with the new work environment was crucial, as literature indicated that staff satisfaction was tied to patient satisfaction and higher financial returns.
Added June 2015
