Low stimulus environments: reducing noise levels in continuing care
2016
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 1-4
Author(s): Brown, J., Fawzi, W., Shah, A., Joyce, M., Holt, G., McCarthy, C., Stevenson, C., Marange, R., Shakes, J., Solomon-Ayeh, K.
This article highlights a project that aimed to reduce levels of intrinsic background noise on an adult mental health ward. Following intervention, the ward was able to decrease the background noise decibel level from 60dB to 53dB (on average).
Added November 2016
Surface Finish Materials: Considerations for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
2016
Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 203-207
Author(s): Harris, D.
In this literature review, it is shown that a growing body of research has been focusing on how surface material finishes within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can contribute to the operational, clinical, and social aspects of health outcomes.
Added September 2016
Understanding Green Building Design and Healthcare Outcomes: Evidence-Based Design Analysis of an Oncology Unit
2016
Journal of Architectural Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Campion, N., Thiel, C. L., Focareta, J., Bilec, M. M.
The United States healthcare industry is a major part of the economy as well as a significant contributor to carbon dioxide emissions and other environmental issues. Green building design (GBD) attempts to offset environmental impacts of buildings, and recently designers have been combining GBD with evidence-based design (EBD) in order to create facilities that positively impact both the external and internal environment.
Added June 2016
The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: A narrative review
2015
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 52
Pages 1514-1524
Author(s): Brown, B., Rutherford, P., Crawford, P.
The problem of noise in healthcare environments has been discussed in a variety of contexts, including psychology, sociology, built environment studies, and nursing. It has been well documented that the element of noise within clinical settings can elevate stress, impede recovery, and disturb sleep. But despite the extensive literature discussing the effects of noise in clinical settings, scarcely any research has been done on the role noise plays in mental healthcare environments.
Added October 2015
From “Baby Barn” to the “Single Family Room Designed NICU”: A Report of Staff Perceptions One Year Post Occupancy
2010
Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 10
Pages 97-103
Author(s): Cone, S. K., Short, S., Gutcher, G.
Single Family Rooms (SFRs) are becoming an increasingly popular design model in the care of critically ill preterm infants. The advantages of this physical environment to the infant, family and care providers is well documented.
Added July 2015
A decade of adult intensive care unit design: a study of the physical design features of the best-practice examples
2006
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 29
Pages 282-311
Author(s): Rashid, M., Abushousheh, A.
This article reports a study of the physical design characteristics of a set of adult intensive care units (ICUs), built between 1993 and 2003. These ICUs were recognized as the best-practice examples by the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the American Institute of Architects.
Added July 2014
Achieving EBD Goals Through Flooring Selection & Design
Author(s): Nanda, Upali, Malone, Eileen, Joseph, Anjali
Added April 2013
Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process
Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
Added October 2012
Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings
Author(s): Joseph, A.
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
The Role of the Physical Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Journal Article
Issue #3
Volume 2006 November
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Researchers find ways to reduce noise in hospitals
2006
AORN Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 83
Pages 74-74
Author(s): Doyle, M.
Added October 2012
Noise levels in operating rooms- A comparison of Cananda and England
1989
Anaesthesia and intensive care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 17
Pages 98
Author(s): Davies, J.M., Ewen, A., Cuppage, A., Gilbert, D., Winkelaar, R.
Added October 2012
The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice
2005
Clinical Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 296-8
Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012
Noise exposure during noninvasive ventilation with a helmet, a nasal mask, and a facial mask
2004
Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 30
Pages 1755-1760
Author(s): Cavaliere, F., Conti, G., Costa, R., Proietti, R., Sciuto, A., Masieri, S.
Added October 2012
Noise pollution in an intensive care unit for nephrology and dialysis
1995
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 10
Pages 2235-9
Author(s): Buemi, M., Allegra, A., Grasso, F., Mondio, G.
Added October 2012
Noise levels in a hospital
1984
Industrial Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 22
Pages 75-82
Author(s): Bovenzi, M., Collareta, A.
Added October 2012
Noise pollution in intensive-care units reduced by simple measures
1998
Lancet
Journal Article
Issue 9128
Volume 352
Pages 628,1/3p, 1c
Author(s): Bonn, D.
Added October 2012
Effects of noise in hospitals
1994
British Journal of Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 110-3
Author(s): Biley, F.C.
Added October 2012