The impact of architectural design upon the environmental sound and light exposure of neonates who require intensive care: An evaluation of the Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery
2007
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Reid, E. J., Helseth, C. C., Buggy, J.
Added December 2016
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
Influence of Bright Light Therapy on Postoperative Patients: A Pilot Study
2007
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Taguchi, T., Yano, M. & Kido, Y.
While the use of light therapy in healthcare settings has been shown to be effective for the adjustment of the sleep-awake rhythm, it has not been applied to postoperative patients. Light is expected to be useful for the postoperative adjustment of the circadian rhythm by increasing the level of awakening during the daytime and inducing sleep during the night-time in patients under postoperative management in the ICU after major anaesthesia and surgery.
Added January 2016
Physiological effects of Shinrin-Yoku (taking in the atmosphere of the forest)—using salivary cortisol and cerebral activity as indicators
2007
Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 123-128
Author(s): Park, B.J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Hirano, H., Kagawa, T., Sato, M., Miyazaki, Y.
Because humans have lived and adapted to their natural environment for the past 5 million years, it is deduced that humans function most optimally in natural environments such as the forest. It is from this philosophy that the Japanese concept and practice of Shinrin-yoku derived, defined as “making contact with nature and taking in the atmosphere of the forest.”
Added November 2014
Where Active Older Adults Walk: Understanding the Factors Related to Path Choice for Walking Among Active Retirement Community Residents
2007
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 39
Pages 75-105
Author(s): Joseph, A., Zimring, C.
There is little evidence about how path-design characteristics at site and building scale may be related to where active older adults choose to walk. This article describes the findings from an empirical study examining the relationship between physical environmental characteristics of path segments and their use for walking for recreation or instrumental reasons by 114 active residents on three...
Added August 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
Organic gases (volatile organic compounds - VOCs)
Issue Jan 2008
Volume 2008
Author(s): EPA
Added October 2012
The Relevance of Environmental and Psycho-physical Condition in Hospital Design [3]
Author(s): Del Nord, R.
Added October 2012
Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer: New Evidence 2005-2007
2007
Reviews on Environmental Health
Report
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 1-38
Author(s): Clapp, R., Jacobs, M., Lochelor, E.
Added October 2012
The Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing and Medication Errors in Acute Care Settings
2007
The Center for Health Design CHER
Report
Author(s): Chaudhury, H.P., Mahmood, A.P.
Added October 2012
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
Do we really know what makes us healthy?
2007
New York Times Magazine
Magazine Article
Author(s): Taubes, G.
Added October 2012
A psyched-up sector
2007
Modern Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 18
Volume 37
Pages 32-33
Author(s): Zigmond, J.
Added October 2012
Virtual ICUs: Foundations for healthier environments
2007
Nursing Management
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 38
Pages 32-9
Author(s): Zapatochny Rufo, R.J.
Added October 2012
Why did outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome occur in some hospital wards but not in others?
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication Of The Infectious Diseases Society Of America
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 44
Pages 1017-1025
Author(s): Yu, I.T., Xie, Z.H., Tsoi, K.K., Chiu, Y.L., Lok, S.W., Tang, X.P., Hui, D.S., Lee, N., Li, Y.M., Huang, Z.T., Liu, T., Wong, T.W., Zhong, N.S., Sung, J.J.
Added October 2012
Effects of a ball-backrest chair on the muscles associated with upper crossed syndrome when working at a VDT
2007
Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 239-244
Author(s): Yoo, W.-G., Yi, C.-H., Kim, M.-H.
Added October 2012
Is Natural Ventilation a Useful Tool to Prevent the Airborne Spread of TB?
2007
PloS Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages e77-e77
Author(s): Wilson, P.
Added October 2012
Connecting Research and Design in Counseling Settings
2007
Research Design Connections
Journal Article
Author(s): Watkins, N.J., Anthony, K.H.
Added October 2012
The Safety Organizing Scale: Development and Validation of a Behavioral Measure of Safety Culture in Hospital Nursing Units
2007
Medical Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 45
Pages 46-54
Author(s): Vogus, T.J., Sutcliffe, K.M.
Added October 2012
Do patients in hospitals benefit from single rooms? A literature review
2007
Health Policy
Journal Article
Issue 2-3
Volume 84
Pages 153-61
Author(s): van de Glind, I., de Roode, S., Goossensen, A.
Added October 2012
