Psychiatric ward design can reduce aggressive behavior
2018
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Bogren, L., Gardiner, S. K., Lundin, S.
Added July 2018
Effective Lighting Design Standards Impacting Patient Care: A Systems Approach
2015
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 03
Pages 54-61
Author(s): Mehrotra, S., Basukala, S., Devarakonda, S.
Added June 2018
Analysis of spectral power distributions for multichannel platforms in a patient room application
Author(s): Kim, J. J., Esposito, T., Maniccia, D., Rizzo, P.
Added May 2018
Comparison between lighting performance of a virtual natural lighting solutions prototype and a real window based on computer simulation
2014
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 3
Pages 398-412
Author(s): Mangkuto, R. A., Wang, S., Aries, M. B. C., van Loenen, E. J., Hensen, J. L. M.
Added April 2018
Field evaluation of the circadian stimulus potential of daylit and non-daylit spaces in dementia care facilities
2018
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Konis, K.
Added March 2018
Lighting controls: Evolution and revolution
2018
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 50
Pages 115-128
Author(s): Pandharipande, A., Newsham, G. R.
Added January 2018
Monitoring sound and light continuously in an intensive care unit patient room: A pilot study.
2017
Journal Of Critical Care
Journal Article
Author(s): Voigt, L. P., Reynolds, K., Mehryar, M., Chan, W. S., Kostelecky, N., Pastores, S. M., Halpern, N. A.
Added December 2017
Lighting assessment of ergonomic workstation for radio diagnostic reporting
2017
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 57
Pages 42-54
Author(s): Leccese, F., Salvadori, G., Montagnani, C., Ciconi, A., Rocca, M.
Diagnostic imaging involves traditional radiology, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each of these procedures involves assessment, planning, execution, reporting, and verifying results. Present-day technology involves the processing of images by computer software. Reporting involves viewing these images on diagnostic monitors. While the authors contend that there...
Added December 2017
Environment in pediatric wards: Light, sound, and temperature
2015
Sleep Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 16
Pages 1041-1048
Author(s): Oliveira, L., Gomes, C., Bacelar Nicolau, L., Ferreira, L., Ferreira, R.
Sleep is crucial to the well-being of humans, especially so for the recovery of those undergoing treatment or recuperating in hospitals. The authors cite studies that allude to the relevance quality of sleep has on health, neurodevelopment, generally, and to immune functioning and healing in patients.
Added November 2017
Bright Light Delights: Effects of Daily Light Exposure on Emotions, Restactivity Cycles, Sleep and Melatonin Secretion in Severely Demented Patients
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1063-1075
Author(s): Münch, M., Schmieder, M., Bieler, K., Goldbach, R., Fuhrmann, T., Zumstein, N., Vonmoos, P., Scartezzini, J.-L., Wirz-Justice, A., Cajochen, C.
Exposure to sufficient light on a daily basis is important for individuals to maintain their health. Studies have shown that light has an effect on heart rate, body temperature, human behavior, mood, body hormones, genes, and cognitive ability.
Added November 2017
The effect of cycled lighting in the intensive care unit on sleep, activity and physiological parameters: A pilot study
2017
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Engwall, M., Fridh, I., Jutengren, G., Bergbom, I., Sterner, A., Lindahl, B.
Added November 2017
Blue-Enriched Lighting for Older People Living in Care Homes: Effect on Activity, Actigraphic Sleep, Mood and Alertness
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1053-1062
Author(s): Hopkins, S., Morgan, P. L., Schlangen, L. J. M., Williams, P., Skene, D. J., Middleton, B.
Residents of long-term care homes suffer from natural light deprivation and other age-related physical conditions. This includes changes in sleep patterns and a decrease in sleep efficiency. Lack of light exposure negatively affects circadian systems and consequently affects sleep.
Added November 2017
Acute alerting effects of light: A systematic literature review
2018
Behavioural Brain Research
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 337
Pages 228-239
Author(s): Souman, J. L., Tinga, A. M., te Pas, S. F., van Ee, R., Vlaskamp, B. N. S.
Added November 2017
Implementation of Dynamic Lighting in a Nursing Home: Impact on Agitation but not on Rest-Activity Patterns
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1076-1083
Author(s): Wahnschaffe, A., Nowozin, C., Haedel, S., Rath, A., Appelhof, S., Münch, M., Kunz, D.
A common issue within different subtypes of dementia is nighttime agitation, which often manifests as confusion, aggressive behavior, aimless movement, and general disruption of sleep cycles. Nighttime agitation is the most common cause for nursing home admission, and many medical treatments for the condition only target specific symptoms, sometimes resulting in unwanted side effects for patients.
Added November 2017
Light Therapy and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia: Past, Present, and Future
2013
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 33
Pages 913-922
Author(s): Hanford, N., Figueiro, M.G.
Added October 2017
A Conceptual Framework for Integration of Evidence-Based Design with Lighting Simulation Tools
2017
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 7
Pages 82
Author(s): Davoodi, A., Johansson, P., Henricson, M., Aries, M.
Added September 2017
Improved system and method for illumination and ventilation of an operating room
Author(s): Jacobs, V. A., Van Gaever, R., Hanselaer, P., Vanlanduit, S., Rombauts, P., Diltoer, M.
Added September 2017
Unweaving the human response in daylighting design
2015
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Andersen, Marilyne
The term “daylighting” can be broadly defined as the amount of natural light that is present within a given space due to its structural makeup. Structural designs that allow for certain levels of daylighting may have a positive impact on energy use, since lighting is one of the most energy-demanding building functions.
Added June 2017
A design for a more efficient, upper room germicidal ultraviolet air disinfection luminaire
2017
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 49
Pages 788–799
Author(s): Milonova, S., Brandston, H. M., Rudnick, S., Ngai, P., Simonson, K., Rahman, S. F., Nardell, E.
Added June 2017
A Comparative Study of Design Strategies for Lobby of Outpatient Department of Hospital Buildings in Cold Climate Region in China
Author(s): Sun, Y., Huang, Q.ong
Added June 2017
