The Effects of Signage and the Physical Environment on Stair Usage
2007
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 237-244
Author(s): Bungum, T., Meacham, M., Truax, N.
Added August 2016
Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires Disease in a University Hospital: Impact of the Copper-Silver Ionization System
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 263
Author(s): Mòdol, J., Sabrià, M., Reynaga, E., Pedro-Botet, M. L.
We evaluated the impact of the copper-silver ionization system in a hospital where hyperendemic nosocomial legionellosis and was present and all previous disinfection measures had failed. After implementation of the copper-silver ionization system, environmental colonization with Legionella species decreased significantly, and the incidence of nosocomial legionellosis decreased dramatically, from...
Added September 2014
Flooring as an intervention to reduce injuries from falls in healthcare settings: an overview
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 3-9
Author(s): Drahota, A., Gal, D., Windsor, J.
As the elderly population grows, the risk of falls in healthcare settings and of injuries resulting from falls will increase, as this population exhibits higher risk for falling due to age-related factors. Researchers have long focused on variables that impact fall prevention in healthcare settings; yet, since prevention of all falls is not possible, and about 30% of patient falls result in injury, there is growing interest in understanding strategies for injury prevention, to reduce the more serious cost and health implications of falls.
Added March 2014
Human factors criteria for displays: A Human Factors Design Standard update of chapter 5 (DOT/FAA/TC-07/11)
2007
Federal Aviation Administration
Report
Author(s): Ahlstrom, V., Kudrick, B.
Added October 2012
Degradation of additives and water-based adhesives on Vinyl-backed carpets: impact on indoor air quality
2007
Journal of Occupational Health and Safety, Australia and New Zealand
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 241
Author(s): Van, D.L.
Added October 2012
Is Your Hospital Hospitable?: How Physical Environment Influences Patient Safety
2007
Nursing for Women's Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 11
Pages 506-11
Author(s): Stichler, J.F.
Added October 2012
An evaluation of different methods for the recovery of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from environmental surfaces
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 65
Pages 35-41
Author(s): Obee, P., Griffith, C.J., Cooper, R.A., Bennion, N.E.
Added October 2012
Do indoor chemicals promote development of airway allergy?
2007
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Author(s): Nielsen, G.D., Larsen, S.T., Olsen, O., Lovik, M., Poulsen, L.K., Glue, C., Wolkoff, P.
Added October 2012
Spatial Measures Associated with Stair Use
2007
American Journal of Health Promotion
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 21
Pages 346-352
Author(s): Nicoll, G.
Added October 2012
Falls--where do we stand?
2007
Missouri Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 104
Pages 63-7
Author(s): Morley, J.E.
Added October 2012
Current State of the Science: Health Effects and Indoor Environmental Quality
2007
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 115
Pages 958-964
Author(s): Mitchell, C.S., Zhang, J., Sigsgaard, T., Jantunen, M., Lioy, P.J., Samson, R., Karol, M.H.
Added October 2012
Family members' experiences of the intensive care unit waiting room
2007
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 60
Pages 384-388
Author(s): Kutash, M., Northrop, L.
Added October 2012
Steelcase's Medical Breakthrough
2007
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Magazine Article
Issue March 2007
Volume Business Week Online
Pages 2
Author(s): Jana, R.
Added October 2012
Healthy Buildings: Impact on Nurses and Nursing Practice
2007
The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Guenther, R., Gillmore Hall, A.
Added October 2012
Moving to a purpose built acute psychiatric unit on a general hospital site--does the new environment produce change for the better?
2007
The Irish Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 100
Pages 391-3
Author(s): Feeney, L., Kavanagh, A., Kelly, B.D., Mooney, M.
Added October 2012
Why not ask the patient? An evaluation of the aesthetic surroundings in hospitals by patients.
2007
Qualty Managed Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 280-92
Author(s): Caspari, S, N., Eriksson, K.
Added October 2012
The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments
2007
Environmental Design Research Association
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012
Sustainable healthcare architecture
Author(s): Guenther, R., Vittori, G.
Added October 2012