Developing architectural lighting designs to improve sleep in older adults
2008
The Open Sleep Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 1
Pages 40-51
Author(s): Figueiro, M., Saldo, E., Rea, M., Kubarek, K., Cunningham, J., Rea, M. S.
Light affects human health and well-being by affecting our ability to see the world, perceive distances and spatial relationships as well as modulating our circadian system. The circadian system which maintains the body's 24-hour cycle is entrained by the light and dark cycles of day and night as well as an internal oscillator located in the brain and a hormone melatonin. The circadian system regulates many of the bodies activities including sleep. A majority of older adults in long term care facilities suffer from sleep problems.
Added November 2012
Effects of different interior decorations in the seclusion area of a psychiatric acute ward
2005
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 59
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Vaaler, A.E., Morken, G., Linaker, O.M.
Seclusion, or containment of a patient in an enclosed area, is a common practice in psychiatric acute wards. Traditionally such areas have been used for the dual purpose of meeting the safety and containment needs of behaviorally disturbed patients, and obtaining a decrease in sensory and emotional input (based on the belief that external stimuli would cause patients to suffer excessive mental anxiety). The design and furnishings of the seclusion area are influenced by this need to reduce external stimuli and maintain safety. They are typically sparsely furnished minimizing risk of any physical harm.
Added October 2012
Bright light treatment against sleep disturbances in nursing homes--a non-pharmacological alternative
2005
Tidsskrift For Den Norske Laegeforening
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 125
Pages 1679-1681
Author(s): Fetveit, A., Bjorvatn, B.r.
Added October 2012
Randomized clinical trial of bright light therapy for antepartum depression: Preliminary findings
2004
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 65
Pages 421-425
Author(s): Epperson, C.N., Terman, M., Terman, J.S., Hanusa, B.H., Oren, D.A., Peindl, K.S., Wisner, K.L.
Added October 2012
Bright light treatment of winter depression
1998
Archives of General Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 55
Pages 883
Author(s): Eastman, C.I., Young, M.A., Fogg, L.F., Liu, L., Meaden, P.M.
Added October 2012