Dimensions of quality in long-term care facilities in Taiwan
2005
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 52
Pages 609-619
Author(s): Chao, S. Y., Roth, P.
Added September 2014
Noise Levels in a General Surgical Ward: a descriptive study
2005
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Christensen, M.
The noise levels in many UK hospitals exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization, yet are so prevalent that healthcare providers tend to think of them as just part of the working environment. However, current ward-based research is dated, perhaps indicating that the control of noise in these areas is perceived as insurmountable.
Added January 2014
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
Designed sound and music environment in postanaesthesia care units—–a multicentre study of patients and staff
2005
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 21
Pages 220-225
Author(s): Thorgaard, P., Ertmann, E., Hansen, V., Noerregaard, A., Spanggard, L.
Music is arguably the non-pharmocological intervention with the most evidence to support it. It has been succesfully used to ease patient pain perception, anxiety and distress for many pre and post procedure settings. However, a majority of the studies implement music intervention at one on one level (providing patients with headphones etc to listen to music). Little research has investigated the design significance of improving the sound environment through music.
Added October 2012
Effects of music therapy on women’s physiologic measures, anxiety, and satisfaction during cesarean delivery.
2005
Research in Nursing and Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 28
Pages 453-461
Author(s): Chang, S-C., Chen, C-H.
Due to many factors Taiwan has a high rate of cesarean birth deliveries. Childbirth causes high stress in women. In case of cesarean birth such stress increases because it is a major surgery. For many women cesarean birth has negative emotional consequences. Music therapy, the systematic application of music to aid in the treatment of physiological and psychological aspects of an illness or disability, has been shown in multiple studies to help reduce anxiety and stress, distract attention and increase threshold of pain during painful procedures. Music therapy has the potential to help women recover from cesarean deliveries.
Added October 2012
Influence of intensive coronary care acoustics on the quality of care and physiological state of patients
2005
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 98
Pages 267-270
Author(s): Hagerman, I., Rasmanis, G., Blomkvist, V. , Ulrich, R. , Eriksen, C. A., Theorell, T.
Unexpected noise has long been recognized to have a negative influence in the rehabilitation of patients. The study was performed in an academic hospital, where patients with acute chest pain were evaluated in the intensive coronary heart unit (CCU).
Added October 2012
Influences of building design and site design on physical activity - Research and intervention opportunities
2005
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 28
Pages 186-193
Author(s): Zimring, C., Joseph, A., Nicoll, G.L., Tsepas, S.
Added October 2012
Nursing and the arts. Nature and well-being
2005
Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 19
Pages 218-219
Author(s): Young-Mason, J.
Added October 2012
The Effect of Sunlight on Post-Operative Analgesic Medication Usage: A Prospective Study of Spinal Surgery Patients
2005
Psychosomatic Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 67
Pages 156-163
Author(s): Walch, J.M., Rabin, B.S., Day, R., Williams, J.N., Choi, K., Kang, J.D.
Added October 2012
The needs and experiences of family members of adult patients in an intensive care unit: a review of the literature
2005
The Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 501-9
Author(s): Verhaeghe, S., Defloor, T., Van Zuuren, F., Duijnstee, M., Grypdonck, M.
Added October 2012
Design with dignity
2005
Hospitals & Health Networks / AHA
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 79
Pages 48
Author(s): Thrall, T.H.
Added October 2012
The Model of Whole-Person Caring: creating and sustaining a healing environment
2005
Holistic Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 19
Pages 106-115
Author(s): Thornton, L.
Added October 2012
Use of preferred music to decrease agitated behaviours in older people with dementia: a review of the literature
2005
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 14
Pages 1133-1140
Author(s): Sung, H., Chang, A.M.
Added October 2012
Children's environments and health-related quality of life: evidence informing pediatric healthcare environmental design
2005
Children, Youth and Environments
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 188-223
Author(s): Sherman, S., Shepley, M., Varni, J.
Added October 2012
Enhancing patient safety in a healing environment
2005
Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 9p
Author(s): Seifert, P.C., Hickman, D.S.
Added October 2012
Caregivers' Evaluation on Hospitalized Children's Preferences Concerning Garden and Ward
2005
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 331-338
Author(s): Said, I., Salleh, S.S., Abu Bakar, M.S., Mohamad, I.
Added October 2012
Family presence at cardiopulmonary resuscitation: considerations in a rehabilitation hospital
2005
Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 82-88
Author(s): Reese, K.
Added October 2012
Privacy Concerns of Patients and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care? An APRNet Study
2005
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 17
Pages 527-534
Author(s): Olsen, D.P., Dixon, J.K., Grey, M., Deshefy-Longhi, T., Demarest, J.C.
Added October 2012
Family presence during pediatric resuscitation: An integrative review for evidence-based practice
2005
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 20
Pages 145-147
Author(s): Nibert, L., Ondrejka, D.
Added October 2012
Your patient - My child - Seven Priorities for Improving Pediatric Care From the Parent's Perspective
2005
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 43-53
Author(s): Miceli, P., Clark, P.A.
Added October 2012
