The relationship between destination proximity, destination mix and physical activity behaviors
2008
Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 46
Pages 33-40
Author(s): McCormack, G. R., Giles-Corti, B., Bulsara, M.
Added August 2016
Relationships between street characteristics and perceived attractiveness for walking reported by elderly people
2008
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 28
Pages 353-361
Author(s): Borst, H. C., Miedema, H. M. E., de Vries, S. I., Graham, J. M. A., van Dongen, J. E. F.
Added July 2016
Conveniently located “napping rooms” provide opportunity for night- and extended-shift providers to rest, leading to less fatigue and better performance.
2008, last updated October 23, 2013
US Department of Health and Human Services; AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) website
Journal Article
Author(s):
Healthcare providers are known for working unacceptably long hours and being chronically sleep deprived. Often, physicians and nurses work 24+ hour shifts, leading to fatigue and avoidable errors that put both caregivers and patients at risk of serious injury or death. Acute and chronic sleep deprivation can mimic the effects of drunkenness.
Added November 2014
Effects of indoor gardening on sleep, agitation, and cognition in dementia patients - A pilot study
2008
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 23
Pages 485-489
Author(s): Lee, Y., Kim, S.
Pharmacological intervention including sedative hypnotics and neuroleptics is a common treatment for sleep and behavioral problems in dementia. However, the high risk of adverse effects of those drugs indicates that non-pharmacological interventions are needed as well. Among those non-pharmacological interventions physical activity is one approach that influences the circadian timing system and was suggested to be effective for sleep and behavioral disturbances of dementia patients. In addition, the positive effects of physical activities, especially exercise, on cognition were suggested.
Added July 2014
Does a wander garden influence inappropriate behaviors in dementia residents?
2008
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 23
Pages 31–45
Author(s): Detweiler, M. B., Murphy, P. F., Myers, L. C., Kim, K. Y.
Most cognitively impaired dementia unit residents are dependent and confined to a safe custodial environment with limited exposure to natural settings. However, the mandatory indoor confinement of dementia residents has been known to increase verbal and physical agitation and use of psychotropic medications. Several studies have reported that having access to unlocked doors leading to a garden or outdoor area may reduce the level of inappropriate behaviors in both residential and long-term dementia care facilities. This study explores the effect of adding a wander garden to an existing dementia unit on inappropriate behaviors of residents.
Added May 2014
Cancer Patients' Satisfaction With Care in Traditional and Innovative Ambulatory Oncology Clinics
2008
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 251-257
Author(s): Groff, S. L., Carlson, L. E., Tsang, K., Potter, B. J.
Recent advances in cancer care allow more cancer patients to be treated on an ambulatory care basis, whether chemotherapy, radiation therapy or follow-up care. Care can include physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. Ambulatory oncology clinics have the opportunity to create positive treatment experiences for patients.
Added October 2012
Clevland Clinic's New Look More Than Just A Pretty Face
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue September 2008
Volume Northeast Medical Industry and Hospital News
Pages 1
Author(s): Spector, H.
Added October 2012
Therapeutic Responses to Natural Environments
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue March 2008
Volume Minnesota Medicine
Pages 5
Author(s): Mitrione, S.
Added October 2012
Greening Healthcare: 21st Century and Beyond
2008
Frontiers of Health Services Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 37
Author(s): Hall, A.G.
Added October 2012
Constructed wetlands for urban grey water recycling
2008
International Journal of Environment & Pollution
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 1
Author(s): Frazer-Williams, R., Avery, L., Winward, G., Jeffrey, P., Shirley-Smith, C., Liu, S., Memon, F.A., Jefferson, B.
Added October 2012
Designing for safety: evidence-based design and hospitals
2008
American Journal of Medical Quality
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 23
Pages 66-9
Author(s): Clancy, C.M.
Added October 2012
The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature
2008
Psychological Science
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 19
Pages 1207-12
Author(s): Berman, M.G., Jonides, J., Kaplan, S.
Added October 2012
Symposium looks into healthy designs
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue August 2008
Volume Daily Journal of Commerce
Pages 1
Author(s): Bennett, S.
Added October 2012
Strategies to reduce patient harm: understanding the role of design and the built environment
2008
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Barach, P.
Added October 2012
Healthy Environment, Healthy Patient
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue March 2008
Volume Hospital Health Networks
Pages 2
Author(s): Ananth, S.
Added October 2012
Optimal Healing Environments: Building Healing Spaces
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Volume 2008 November/ December
Pages 2
Author(s): Ananth, S.M.
Added October 2012
Effects of Hospital Care Environment on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes
2008
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 38
Pages 223-9
Author(s): Aiken, L.H., Clarke, S.P., Sloane, D.M., Lake, E.T., Cheney, T.
Added October 2012
Transforming care in children's hospitals through environmental design: Literature Review
2008
Evidence for Innovation: Transforming Children's Health Through the Physical Environment
Book Section
Author(s): Joseph, A., Keller, A., Kronick, K.
Added October 2012
Using Root Cause Analysis to Reduce Falls in Rural Health Care Facilities
2008
Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches
Book
Author(s): Ruddick, P., Hannah, K., , Schade, C.P., Bellamy, G., Brehm, J., Lomely, D.
Added October 2012
The impact of facility design on patient safety
2008
Patient safety and quality: An evidence-based handbook for nurses.
Book
Author(s): Reiling, J.G., Murphy, M.R., Hughes, R.G.
Added October 2012