Survey of psychiatric assessment rooms in UK emergency departments
2016
BJPsych Bulletin
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 40
Pages 64-67
Author(s): Bolton, J., Palmer, L., Cawdron, R.
Added March 2018
Single-Occupancy Patient Rooms: A Systematic Review of the Literature Since 2006
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 11
Pages 85-100
Author(s): Taylor, E., Card, A. J., Piatkowski, M.
Added February 2018
Safety, Performance, and Satisfaction Outcomes in the Operating Room: A Literature Review
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 137-150
Author(s): Joseph, A., Bayramzadeh, S., Zamani, Z., Rostenberg, B.
There are many operating rooms (ORs) constructed more than 30 years ago that remain operational today, and many of these spaces are inadequately designed to withstand the processes, equipment, and people needed for contemporary OR procedures. Even in developed countries, patients undergoing inpatient surgeries experience major complications 3-22% of the time.
Added February 2018
A Novel ICU Hand-Over Tool: The Glass Door of the Patient Room
2017
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 32
Pages 514-519
Author(s): Wessman, B. T., Sona, C., Schallom, M.
The Institute of Medicine has identified poor communication among the patient care team as one of the most common causes of serious errors in patient care. There was a desire in this organization to create a culture of team-oriented continuity of care by changing the mindset of handoff reporting to handover reporting communication among multidisciplinary care team members on key aspects of the patient’s daily plan of care. They developed a communication tool that included key areas of care (tests, care goals and progress toward those goals, treatments, and consultation recommendations) and printed the topic areas on the glass door of the patient room. The information was updated regularly throughout the day/night so that the most current information on patient status was available any time for rounding by various care providers, specialists, and consultants. The information was also available for viewing by the patient’s family.
Added November 2017
Beyond ADA Accessibility Requirements: Meeting Seniors’ Needs for Toilet Transfers
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 32-44
Author(s): Lee, S. J., Sanford, J., Calkins, M. P., Melgen, S., Endicott, S., Phillips, A.
Added October 2017
The function and design of seclusion rooms in clinical settings
2017
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 83-91
Author(s): Kaar, S. J., Walker, H., Sethi, F., McIvor, R.
Added October 2017
New technical solution to minimise noise exposure for surgical staff: the ‘silent operating theatre optimisation system’
2017
BMJ Innovations
Journal Article
Author(s): Friedrich, M. G., Boos, M., Pagel, M., Thormann, T., Berakdar, A., Russo, S., Tirilomis, T.
Added September 2017
Influence of soundscape and interior design on anxiety and perceived tranquillity of patients in a healthcare setting
2016
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 104
Pages 135-141
Author(s): Watts, G., Khan, A., Pheasant, R.
The authors open their paper with a brief introduction on tranquil spaces and their relevance in a healthcare setting – improved hospital recovery rates, stress reduction, and more. According to the authors, tranquil spaces are spaces having a pleasant and calming effect – typically natural environments – specifically defined by low manmade sounds. The authors allude to the necessity of creating...
Added September 2017
Influence of Hospital Room Environment on the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in the Early Stage of Stroke
2017
Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology
Journal Article
Author(s): Perovic, V., Perovic, S.
Added September 2017
Do the hospital rooms make a difference for patients’ stress? A multilevel analysis of the role of perceived control, positive distraction, and social support
2017
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Andrade, C. C., Devlin, A. S., Pereira, C. R., Lima, M. L.
Added September 2017
Assessing the functionality of temporary isolation rooms
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 45
Pages 1231–1237
Author(s): Mitchell, B. G., Williams, A., Wong, Z.
Added August 2017
Three-dimensional air distribution analysis of different outflow typed operating rooms at different inlet velocities and room temperatures
2017
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 9
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Ufat, Hande, Kaynakli, O., Yamankaradeniz, N., Yamankaradeniz, R.
Added August 2017
The Environmental Services Perspective on Hospital Room Design: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Author(s): Patterson, E. S., Sanders, E., Sommerich, C. M., Evans, K. D., Lavender, S. A., Li, J.
Added August 2017
An Ergonomic Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Workspaces in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Author(s): Wingler, D., Joseph, A., Joshi, R.
Added July 2017
Developing family rooms in mental health inpatient units: An exploratory descriptive study
2015
BMC Health Services Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Isobel, S., Foster, K., Edwards, C.
Adult inpatients receiving treatment at mental health facilities often wish to visit with family members. Indeed, previous research indicates that caregivers, consumers, and medical professionals agree that children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) should be able to spend time with their parents for the mutual benefit of both patients and families.
Added June 2017
Bed-integrated local exhaust ventilation system combined with local air cleaning for improved IAQ in hospital patient rooms
2016
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Bivolarova, M. P., Melikov, A. K., Mizutani, C., Kajiwara, K., Bolashikov, Z. D.
Ventilation in patient rooms can contribute to the health and comfort of both patients and staff. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is indeed an important factor in healthcare environments, especially when it comes to mitigating the spread of germs and potentially toxic airborne chemicals. Ventilated mattresses (VMs) can be effective for capturing and removing potentially harmful airborne particles before they spread throughout a given space.
Added June 2017
Evaluation of a sound environment intervention in an ICU: A feasibility study
2018
Australian Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 59–70
Author(s): Johansson, L., Lindahl, B., Knutsson, ., Ögren, M., Persson Waye, K., Ringdal, M.
Long-term studies measuring acoustics in ICU environments is lacking. This information is important to understand the effects of sound on seriously ill patients and those suffering from ICU delirium.
Added June 2017
Methodology for analyzing environmental quality indicators in a dynamic operating room environment
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 45
Pages 354-359
Author(s): Gormley, T., Markel, T. A., Jones, H. W., Wagner, J., Greeley, D., Clarke, J. H., Abkowitz, M., Ostojic, J.
Operating rooms (ORs) provide space for delicate and complex medical procedures. This is why these spaces are closely monitored for cleanliness and efficiency. HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are especially important features to optimize in these environments so that rates of surgical site infections may be reduced.
Added June 2017
Building the nation of the future, one waiting room at a time: hospital murals in the making of modern Mexico
2015
History and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 31
Pages 275-294
Author(s): Laveaga, G. S.
Added June 2017
Relationship between Environmental Conditions and Nosocomial Infection Rates in Intensive Care Unit
2017
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 15–18
Author(s): Şimşek, E. M., Grassie, S. S., Emre, C., Gevrek, S. Ç.
Due to the highly vulnerable state of the patients populating intensive care units (ICUs) and the health risks posed to healthcare providers working in ICUs, special attention must be given to the causes and effects of nosocomial infections within these areas.
Added June 2017
