Does physical activity improve sleep in impaired nursing home residents?
1995
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 43
Pages 1098-102
Author(s): Alessi, C.A., Schnelle, J.F., MacRae, P.G., Ouslander, J.G., al-Samarrai, N., Simmons, S.F., Traub, S.
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Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Nonpharmacological Intervention to Improve Abnormal Sleep/Wake Patterns in Nursing Home Residents
2005
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 53
Pages 803-810
Author(s): Alessi, C.A., Martin, J.L., Webber, A.P., Kim, E.C., Harker, J.O., Josephson, K.R.
Sleep disturbance, common in older adults living in the community, is even more prevalent in long-stay nursing home residents. Studies suggest that non-pharmacological interventions such as timed exposure to bright light, increased physical activity, or decreased nighttime noise and light levels can be an alternative approaches for improving sleep patterns in nursing home residents.
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One Size Does Not Fit All: Taking Diversity, Culture and Context Seriously
2010
Administration and Policy in Mental Health
Journal Article
Author(s): Alegria, M., Atkins, M., Farmer, E., Slaton, E., Stelk, W.
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Making the Right Choice: Family Presence and the CNS
2005
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 19
Pages 113-116
Author(s): Aldridge, M.D., Clark, A.P.
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Relationship between environmental fungal contamination and the incidence of invasive aspergillosis in haematology patients
2001
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 48
Pages 198-206
Author(s): Alberti, C., Bouakline, A., Ribaud, P., Lacroix, C., Rousselot, P., Leblanc, T., Derouin, F.
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Hand-washing patterns in medical intensive-care units
1981
The New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 24
Volume 304
Pages 1465-6
Author(s): Albert, R.K., Condie, F.
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Falls in the elderly: what can be done?
2007
International Nursing Review
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 191-6
Author(s): Akyol, A.D.
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Viral contamination of environmental surfaces on a general paediatric ward and playroom in a major referral centre in Riyadh
1995
European Journal of Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 11
Pages 587-590
Author(s): Akhter, J., Al-Hajjar, S., Myint, S., Hussain Qadri, S.
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Use of active noise cancellation devices in caregivers in the intensive care unit
2000
Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 28
Pages 1157-1160
Author(s): Akhtar, S., Weigle, C., Toohill, R., Berens, R.
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Design of circulation axes in densely used polyclinic waiting halls
2007
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 42
Pages 1743-1751
Author(s): Akalin-Baskaya, A., Yildirim, K.
The purpose of this article is to explore whether spatial definition can affect the perceptual evaluations of users in highly dense conditions. The particular spatial definition studied in this research was the relationship between circulation axes and seating areas of a waiting hall. In crowded public interiors, it is generally assumed that users feel less comfortable and less safe. As suggested...
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Risk factors and characteristics of falls during inpatient rehabilitation of elderly patients
2007
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Aizen, E., Shugaev, I., Lenger, R.
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Quantitative Noise Analysis in a Modern Hospital
1982
Archives of Environmental Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 361-4
Author(s): Aitken, R.J.
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Effects of Hospital Care Environment on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes
2008
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 38
Pages 223-9
Author(s): Aiken, L.H., Clarke, S.P., Sloane, D.M., Lake, E.T., Cheney, T.
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A toolkit for redesign in healthcare
2002
AHRQ Publication
Journal Article
Issue No. 05-0108-EF
Volume September
Author(s): AHRQ
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Comparing the utility of a standard pediatric resuscitation cart with a pediatric resucitation cart based on the Broselow tape: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial involving simulated resuscitation scenarios
2005
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 116
Pages e326-e333
Author(s): Agarwal, S., Swanson, S., Murphy, A., Yaeger, K., Sharek, P., Halamek, L.
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Characterization of Phthalate Exposure among Pregnant Women Assessed by Repeat Air and Urine Samples
2008
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 116
Pages 467
Author(s): Adibi, J.J., Whyatt, R.M., Williams, P.L., Calafat, A.M., Camann, D., Herrick, R., Nelson, H., Bhat, H.K., Perera, F.P., Silva, M.J., Hauser, R.
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Influence of a changed care environment on bacterial colonization of burn wounds.
1995
Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 21
Pages 521-525
Author(s): Adeniran, A., Shakespeare, P., Patrick, S., Fletcher, A.J., Rossi, L.A.
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Mood lighting assists patient healing
2006
Health Estate
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 60
Pages 49-50
Author(s): Adeniji, T.
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Prevention of nosocomial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit
2002
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 157-164
Author(s): Adams-Chapman, I., Stoll, B.J.
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Healthcare 2015: Win-win or lose-lose? A portrait and a path to successful transformation
2006
IBM Institute for Business Value
Journal Article
Author(s): Adams, J., Mounib, E., , Pai, A., Stuart, N., Thomas, R., Tomaszewicz, P.
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