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Push Forces on Vinyl and Carpet for Conventional Wheeled and Motor-Driven Floor-Based Lifts among Direct Care Staff in Long-Term Care

2015
Conference Paper
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.
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Added May 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.
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Added January 2016

Testing a Tool to Support Safety in Healthcare Facility Design

2015
Procedia Manufacturing
Journal Article
Volume 3
Pages 136-143
Author(s): Taylor, E., Quan, X., Joseph, A.
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Added October 2015

The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: A narrative review

2015
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 52
Pages 1514-1524
Author(s): Brown, B., Rutherford, P., Crawford, P.
The problem of noise in healthcare environments has been discussed in a variety of contexts, including psychology, sociology, built environment studies, and nursing. It has been well documented that the element of noise within clinical settings can elevate stress, impede recovery, and disturb sleep. But despite the extensive literature discussing the effects of noise in clinical settings, scarcely any research has been done on the role noise plays in mental healthcare environments.
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Added October 2015

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Nurses in Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, and Home Health Care A Comprehensive Review

2015
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 57
Pages 754-792
Author(s): Davis, Kermit G., Kotowski, Susan E.
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Added October 2015

Demonstrating the Effect of the Built Environment on Staff Health-Related Quality of Life in Ambulatory Care Environments

2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 25-40
Author(s): Wingler, D., Hector, R.
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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.
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Added June 2015