Bright Light Delights: Effects of Daily Light Exposure on Emotions, Restactivity Cycles, Sleep and Melatonin Secretion in Severely Demented Patients
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1063-1075
Author(s): Münch, M., Schmieder, M., Bieler, K., Goldbach, R., Fuhrmann, T., Zumstein, N., Vonmoos, P., Scartezzini, J.-L., Wirz-Justice, A., Cajochen, C.
Exposure to sufficient light on a daily basis is important for individuals to maintain their health. Studies have shown that light has an effect on heart rate, body temperature, human behavior, mood, body hormones, genes, and cognitive ability.
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Reducing medical-surgical inpatient falls and injuries with videos, icons and alarms
2017
BMJ Open Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 6
Pages e000119
Author(s): Cuttler, S. J., Barr-Walker, J., Cuttler, L.
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The Influence of the Physical Environment on Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings: A Review of the Empirical Literature
2017
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Cooke, H. A., Cowie, H., Razaghi, L.
Several studies have shown that properly designed interior spaces have a positive effect on residents with dementia in long-term care facilities. Wayfinding and orientation can be enhanced through good planning of the facility as well as activities of daily living and autonomy.
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The effect of cycled lighting in the intensive care unit on sleep, activity and physiological parameters: A pilot study
2017
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Engwall, M., Fridh, I., Jutengren, G., Bergbom, I., Sterner, A., Lindahl, B.
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The effects of spectral tuning of evening ambient light on melatonin suppression, alertness and sleep
2017
Physiology & Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Rahman, S. A., St Hilaire, M. A., Lockley, S. W.
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Blue-Enriched Lighting for Older People Living in Care Homes: Effect on Activity, Actigraphic Sleep, Mood and Alertness
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1053-1062
Author(s): Hopkins, S., Morgan, P. L., Schlangen, L. J. M., Williams, P., Skene, D. J., Middleton, B.
Residents of long-term care homes suffer from natural light deprivation and other age-related physical conditions. This includes changes in sleep patterns and a decrease in sleep efficiency. Lack of light exposure negatively affects circadian systems and consequently affects sleep.
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Night-time activity forecast by season and weather in a longitudinal design - natural light effects on three years' rest-activity cycles in nursing home residents with dementia
2017
International Psychogeriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 29
Pages 2071-2080
Author(s): Wahnschaffe, A., Nowozin, C., Rath, A., Floessner, T., Appelhoff, S., Münch, M., Kunz, D.
Elderly nursing home residents with dementia suffer from night-time agitation due to the lack of adequate exposure to natural light. Short winter days and overcast skies have a strong effect on circadian rhythm and motor activities.
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Implementation of Dynamic Lighting in a Nursing Home: Impact on Agitation but not on Rest-Activity Patterns
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1076-1083
Author(s): Wahnschaffe, A., Nowozin, C., Haedel, S., Rath, A., Appelhof, S., Münch, M., Kunz, D.
A common issue within different subtypes of dementia is nighttime agitation, which often manifests as confusion, aggressive behavior, aimless movement, and general disruption of sleep cycles. Nighttime agitation is the most common cause for nursing home admission, and many medical treatments for the condition only target specific symptoms, sometimes resulting in unwanted side effects for patients.
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Incorporating Nurse Input and Evidence Into a Newly Designed Unit to Improve Patient and Nursing Outcomes
2017
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 47
Pages 603-609
Author(s): Tafelmeyer, J., Wicks, R., Brant, J., Smith, L.
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Impact of single room design on the spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria in an intensive care unit
2017
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Halaby, T., al Naiemi, N., Beishuizen, B., Verkooijen, R., Ferreira, J. A., Klont, R., vandenbroucke-Grauls, C.
Previous studies have explored how intensive care units (ICUs) can foster cross-contamination of hospital-borne pathogens, and how isolating contaminated patients, coupled with the promotion of hand hygiene procedures, can mitigate the frequency of these contaminations. Various environmental factors, frequent invasive procedures, and instances of under-staffing have been identified as causes for higher levels of cross-contamination in ICUs. Further research is needed to explore whether or not the use of single-patient rooms themselves can help mitigate cross-contamination in an ICU. Through a retrospective study, the authors of this paper explore the long-term persistence of multi-drug-resistant gram-negative (MDR-GN) organisms within an ICU, even while extensive infection control precautions were place.
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Emergency Nurses’ Perceptions of Efficiency and Design: Examining ED Structure, Process, and Outcomes
2017
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 44
Pages 274–279
Author(s): Fay, L., Carll-White, A., Real, K.
Emergency departments (EDs) must work to improve efficiency in order to maintain standards of safe and effective care. Physical structures can significantly impact efficiency, and processes defined as the activities of emergency care can also play a role in efficiency. Outcomes are the perceptions of efficiency along with satisfaction to work or be treated in the designed environment. Rarely has the physical environment been studied in an emergency department especially when examining the relationships of structure, process, and outcome. Using a hierarchical linear regression the authors determined that all structures and processes examined were associated with efficiency and design.
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The Role of the Built Environment: How Decentralized Nurse Stations Shape Communication, Patient Care Processes, and Patient Outcomes
2017
Health Communication
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 32
Pages 1557-1570
Author(s): Real, K., Bardach, S. H., Bardach, D. R.
This study compared nurse communication using a new decentralized nurse station model in a newly built urban, trauma-1 level hospital with the experiences at the “old” hospital where there was a centralized work space where nurses could easily hear one another and worked in close proximity to each other.
Added November 2017
Design considerations for improvement of speech intelligibility and privacy in a hospital Intensive Care Unit
Author(s): Utami, S. S., Yanti, R. J., Sarwono, J., Fela, R. F., Azzahra, E. R. N.
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An experimental model to measure the ability of headphones with active noise control to reduce patient’s exposure to noise in an intensive care unit
2017
Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Journal Article
Author(s): Gallacher, S., Enki, D., Stevens, S., Bennett, M. J.
Added November 2017
Infection prevention in pediatric anesthesia practice
2017
Pediatric Anesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 27
Pages 1077-1083
Author(s): Martin, L. D., Kallile, M., Kanmanthreddy, S., Zerr, D. M.
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The development of environmental assessment tools to support the creation of dementia friendly care environments: Innovative practice
2017
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 226-232
Author(s): Waller, S., Masterson, A., Evans, S. C.
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Effectiveness of surface coatings containing silver ions in bacterial decontamination in a recovery unit
2017
Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Ortí-Lucas, R. M., Muñoz-Miguel, J.
Added November 2017
Human Factors Analysis of Infection Prevention Practices in the Anesthesia Work Environment
Author(s): Franklin, E., Stein, L.
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Building information modelling for facility management: are we there yet?
2017
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 1119-1154
Author(s): Edirisinghe, R., London, K. A., Kalutara, P., Aranda -Mena, G.
Added November 2017
An Exploration of Interactive Wayfinding Displays in Hospitals: Lessons Learned for Improving Design
Volume 61
Pages 1119-1123
Author(s): Harper, C., Avera, A., Crosser, A., Jefferies, S., Duke, T.
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