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Caring or uncaring – meanings of being in an oncology environment

Author(s): Edvardsson, D., Sandman, P. O., Rasmussen, B.
The idea that the physical environment impacts health and well-being has been explored throughout history. In modern contexts, studies have been conducted to show how hospital design features such as art and views of natural scenery can positively influence patient experience, and how environmental variables such as sound, architecture, and color can affect different biomedical responses in...
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Added November 2014

Why walkers slip: shine is not a reliable cue for slippery ground

Author(s): Joh, A. S., Adolph, K. E., Campbell, M. R., Eppler, M. A.
Added November 2014

Prediction of slips: an evaluation of utilized coefficient of friction and available slip resistance

Author(s): Burnfield, J. M., Powers, C. M.
Added September 2014

Perceived hospital environment quality indicators: A study of orthopaedic units

Author(s): Fornara, F., Bonaiuto, M., Bonnes, M.
The field of healthcare design has increasingly recognized the need for building environments that are more ‘‘user-centered,’’ but spatial–physical features have not typically been included in assessment surveys on patient satisfaction.
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Added July 2014

Challenges in Design and Transition to a Private Room Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Carlson, B., Walsh, S., Wergin, T., Schwarzkopf, K., Ecklund, S.
The need for neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is increasing at a time when research suggests their designs need to change to provide a developmentally appropriate healing environment. One approach is a private room NICU model versus a large multibed ward. However, such a radical design change could be challenging to implement.
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Added April 2014

Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings

Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012

Watching paint dry - monitoring emissions of VOC and oVOCs

Author(s): Wyche, K.P., Blake, R.S., Whyte, C., Ellis, A.M., Monks, P.S.
Added October 2012

Experimental PVC material challenge in subjects with occupational PVC exposure

Author(s): Tuomainen, A., Stark, H., Seuri, M., Hirvonen, M.-R., Linnainmaa, M., Sieppi, A., Tukiainen, H.
Added October 2012

Feels Like Deja Vu All Over Again

Author(s): Malkin, J.
Added October 2012

Disinfection of fabrics and carpets artificially contaminated with calicivirus: relevance in institutional and healthcare centres

Author(s): Malik, Y.S., Allwood, P.B., Hedberg, C.W., Goyal, S.M.
Added October 2012

Assessment of materials commonly utilized in health care: Implications for bacterial survival and transmission

Author(s): Lankford, M.G., Collins, S., Youngberg, L., Rooney, D.M., Warren, J.R., Noskin, G.A.
Added October 2012

Hospitals Go 'Green' to Cut Toxins, Improve Patient Environment

Author(s): Landro, L.
Added October 2012

How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review

Author(s): Kramer, A., Schwebke, I., Kampf, G.
Added October 2012

Environmental and therapeutic issues in psychiatric hospital design: Toward best practices

Author(s): Karlin, B.E., Zeiss, R.A.
Added October 2012

Less infectious by design

Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012

Partnering With Patients and Families in Designing Visual Cues to Prevent Falls in Hospitalized Elders

Author(s): Jeske, L., Kolmer, V., Muth, M., Cerns, S., Moldenhaur, S., Hook, M.L.
Added October 2012

Managing building-related Aspergillus exposure

Author(s): Horner, W.E.
Added October 2012

Creating 'choice' environments

Author(s): Lancaster Health Group
Added October 2012

Environmental Changes Increase Hospital Safety for Dementia Patients

Author(s): Goodall, D.
Added October 2012

Special effect

Author(s): Davis, C.
Added October 2012