Developing digital design workflow for architecture based on cleanability as a design parameter
Author(s): Johanes, M., Atmodiwirjo, P., Yatmo, Y. A.
A quasi-experimental evaluation of compliant flooring in a residential care setting
2018
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 13
Pages e0201290
Author(s): Gustavsson, J., Bonander, C., Nilson, F.
Hand forces exerted by long-term care staff when pushing wheelchairs on compliant and non-compliant flooring
2018
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Lachance, C. C., Korall, A. M. B., Russell, C. M., Feldman, F., Robinovitch, S. N., Mackey, D. C.
The Architecture Of Safety: An Emerging Priority For Improving Patient Safety
2018
Health Affairs
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 37
Pages 1884-1891
Author(s): Joseph, A., Henriksen, K., Malone, E.
Pre-post evaluation of effects of a Titanium Dioxide coating on environmental contamination of an Intensive Care Unit: the TITANIC study
2017
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 99
Pages 256–262
Author(s): de Jong, B., Meeder, A. M., Koekkoek, K. W.A.C., Schouten, M. A., Westers, P., van Zanten, A. R.H.
Reduction of Environmental Contamination With Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Copper-Alloy Coating of Surfaces in a Highly Endemic Setting
2017
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 38
Pages 765-771
Author(s): Souli, M., Antoniadou, A., Katsarolis, I., Mavrou, I., Paramythiotou, E., Papadomichelakis, E., Drogari-Apiranthitou, M., Panagea, T., Giamarellou, H., Petrikkos, G., Armaganidis, Apostolos
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are often caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). This is especially problematic in intensive care units (ICUs) due to the vulnerable nature of both patients and staff in these environments.
A Psychoevolutionary Approach to Identifying Preferred Nature Scenes With Potential to Provide Restoration From Stress
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 111-124
Author(s): Thake, C. L., Bambling, M., Edirippulige, S., Marx, E.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Mental Healthcare Facility Based on Staff Perceptions of Design Innovations
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 121-135
Author(s): Kalantari, S., Snell, R.
Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is a research method for gathering information on the effectiveness of new architectural designs in healthcare environments. POE can help healthcare providers and designers gauge whether or not a given design is achieving its intended purpose. Since evidence-based designs are becoming more widely implemented in a variety of healthcare environments, POE could prove useful in many different departmental contexts. The authors note that the application of POE in research focusing on mental healthcare facilities is rare, signaling a need for exploration
Comparison of survivability of Staphylococcus aureus and spores of Aspergillus niger on commonly used floor materials
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 45
Pages 717-722
Author(s): Gupta, M., Bisesi, M., Lee, J.
Compliant flooring to prevent fall-related injuries in older adults: A scoping review of biomechanical efficacy, clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and workplace safety
2017
PLoS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 1-23
Author(s): Lachance, C. C., Jurkowski, M. P., Dymarz, A. C., Robinovitch, S. N., Feldman, F., Laing, A. C., Mackey, D. C., Tranah, G.
Compliant flooring may be broadly defined as any floor covering or flooring system with some degree of shock absorbency. Numerous previous studies have shown that different forms of compliant flooring can reduce the severity and incidence of fall-related injuries in older adult patients.
