Evaluation of the use of a sensory room on an adolescent inpatient unit and its impact on restraint and seclusion prevention
2017
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 30
Pages 90-97
Author(s): Seckman, A., Paun, O., Heipp, B., Van Stee, M., Keels‐Lowe, Vonda, Beel, F., Spoon, C., Fogg, L., Delaney, K. R.
Added October 2018
An evaluation of the use and efficacy of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit
2017
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 64
Pages 253-263
Author(s): West, M., Melvin, G., McNamara, F., Gordon, M.
Added September 2018
A Novel ICU Hand-Over Tool: The Glass Door of the Patient Room
2017
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 32
Pages 514-519
Author(s): Wessman, B. T., Sona, C., Schallom, M.
The Institute of Medicine has identified poor communication among the patient care team as one of the most common causes of serious errors in patient care. There was a desire in this organization to create a culture of team-oriented continuity of care by changing the mindset of handoff reporting to handover reporting communication among multidisciplinary care team members on key aspects of the patient’s daily plan of care. They developed a communication tool that included key areas of care (tests, care goals and progress toward those goals, treatments, and consultation recommendations) and printed the topic areas on the glass door of the patient room. The information was updated regularly throughout the day/night so that the most current information on patient status was available any time for rounding by various care providers, specialists, and consultants. The information was also available for viewing by the patient’s family.
Added November 2017
Beyond ADA Accessibility Requirements: Meeting Seniors’ Needs for Toilet Transfers
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 32-44
Author(s): Lee, S. J., Sanford, J., Calkins, M. P., Melgen, S., Endicott, S., Phillips, A.
Added October 2017
The function and design of seclusion rooms in clinical settings
2017
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 83-91
Author(s): Kaar, S. J., Walker, H., Sethi, F., McIvor, R.
Added October 2017
New technical solution to minimise noise exposure for surgical staff: the ‘silent operating theatre optimisation system’
2017
BMJ Innovations
Journal Article
Author(s): Friedrich, M. G., Boos, M., Pagel, M., Thormann, T., Berakdar, A., Russo, S., Tirilomis, T.
Added September 2017
Influence of Hospital Room Environment on the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in the Early Stage of Stroke
2017
Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology
Journal Article
Author(s): Perovic, V., Perovic, S.
Added September 2017
Do the hospital rooms make a difference for patients’ stress? A multilevel analysis of the role of perceived control, positive distraction, and social support
2017
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Andrade, C. C., Devlin, A. S., Pereira, C. R., Lima, M. L.
Added September 2017
Assessing the functionality of temporary isolation rooms
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 45
Pages 1231–1237
Author(s): Mitchell, B. G., Williams, A., Wong, Z.
Added August 2017
Three-dimensional air distribution analysis of different outflow typed operating rooms at different inlet velocities and room temperatures
2017
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 9
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Ufat, Hande, Kaynakli, O., Yamankaradeniz, N., Yamankaradeniz, R.
Added August 2017
The Environmental Services Perspective on Hospital Room Design: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Author(s): Patterson, E. S., Sanders, E., Sommerich, C. M., Evans, K. D., Lavender, S. A., Li, J.
Added August 2017
An Ergonomic Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Workspaces in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Author(s): Wingler, D., Joseph, A., Joshi, R.
Added July 2017
Methodology for analyzing environmental quality indicators in a dynamic operating room environment
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 45
Pages 354-359
Author(s): Gormley, T., Markel, T. A., Jones, H. W., Wagner, J., Greeley, D., Clarke, J. H., Abkowitz, M., Ostojic, J.
Operating rooms (ORs) provide space for delicate and complex medical procedures. This is why these spaces are closely monitored for cleanliness and efficiency. HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are especially important features to optimize in these environments so that rates of surgical site infections may be reduced.
Added June 2017
Relationship between Environmental Conditions and Nosocomial Infection Rates in Intensive Care Unit
2017
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 15–18
Author(s): Şimşek, E. M., Grassie, S. S., Emre, C., Gevrek, S. Ç.
Due to the highly vulnerable state of the patients populating intensive care units (ICUs) and the health risks posed to healthcare providers working in ICUs, special attention must be given to the causes and effects of nosocomial infections within these areas.
Added June 2017
Nursing staff’s experiences of working in an evidence-based designed ICU patient room—An interview study
2017
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Sundberg, F., Olausson, S., Fridh, I., Lindahl, B.
Intensive care unit nurses use technology and systems that may not have existed when their nursing units were constructed. Nurses often must work around machines and in narrow spaces to deliver complex care to critically ill patients.
Added June 2017
Subjective evaluation of speech privacy at consulting rooms in hospitals: Relationship between feeling evoked by overhearing speech and word intelligibility score
2017
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Sato, H., Morimoto, M., Ohtani, S., Hoshino, Y., Sato, H.
Healthcare environments, particularly patient-doctor consulting rooms, are often filled with conversations of a sensitive nature that ideally should be kept private for the well-being of both patients and nearby individuals. Previous studies and relevant standards within healthcare environments have often used speech intelligibility as a subjective measure for assessing speech privacy.
Added June 2017
From Atmosphere to Intervention: The circular dynamic of installations in hospital waiting areas
Author(s): Hajdu, G., Carey, B., Lazarević, G., Weymann, E.
Added June 2017
A Comparative Study of Design Strategies for Lobby of Outpatient Department of Hospital Buildings in Cold Climate Region in China
Author(s): Sun, Y., Huang, Q.ong
Added June 2017
Factors Affecting Acoustics and Speech Intelligibility in the Operating Room: Size Matters
2017
Anesthesia & Analgesia
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 124
Pages 1978-1985
Author(s): McNeer, R. R., Bennett, C. L., Horn, D. B., Dudaryk, R.
Previous studies have shown that noise levels within healthcare environments have been increasing steadily since 1960. Noise is a prominent source of discomfort for both patients and staff, and can also interfere with important interpersonal communications.
Added June 2017
Evidence-Based Design Features Improve Sleep Quality Among Psychiatric Inpatients
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 52-63
Author(s): Pyrke, R. J. L., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Ahern, C., Langstaff, K. L., Bieling, P. J.
There are many factors present within psychiatric care facilities that can contribute to disrupted patient sleep patterns. Since poor sleep is widely associated with adverse health outcomes, it is important for designers to understand how the physical environments within mental health facilities can contribute to patient sleep patterns.
Added May 2017
