Physical Environment Provisions of USP “Pharmaceutical Compounding—Sterile Preparations”
2012
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Beebe, C.
USP <797> reports standards and policies for all physical environments in which compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are prepared, packaged, and stored. The standards apply specifically to people who prepare CSPs and must take care to reduce the risk of contamination from their behaviors, hygiene, and clothing (i.e., garb). Clinical workers whose work lies within this realm must be individually trained and evaluated to maintain the standards and reduce microbial contamination that results from contact.
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Environmental Affordances: Designing for Family Presence and Involvement in Patient Care
2013
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 53-75
Author(s): Choi, Y.-S., Bosch, S. J
One of the ways that hospitals strive to provide patient-centered care is by altering the physical facility to incorporate larger visitor and family space within patient rooms. It is believed that this space increases comfort and allows family members to spend more time with and better support their loved one in the hospital, impacting patient care.
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The Environment of Inpatient Healthcare Delivery and Its Influence on the Outcome of Care
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 104-116
Author(s): O'Connor, M., O'Brien, A., Bloomer, M., Morphett, J., Peters, L., Hall, H., Parry, A., Recoche, K., Lee, S., Munro, I.
There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating that in all healthcare settings, the design of discipline-specific space can influence patients and their health outcomes. The contribution of the physical environment to quality of life and well-being is also supported. Healthcare delivery has changed over the last three decades; however, the authors note that some ICUs and emergency departments have not fully adapted to these changes, whereas palliative care and women’s health have adapted to include more family involvement and patient-driven changes. Environments such as labor and delivery units have benefitted from active consumer involvement in design.
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Image and Emotion: From Outcomes to Brain Behavior
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 5
Pages 40-59
Author(s): Nanda, U., Zhu, X., Jansen, B. H.
Existing outcome studies have proven the link between exposure to visual images (with nature content) and improvements in stress, anxiety, and pain perception. However, an understanding of the underlying perceptual mechanisms has been lacking.
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The Effect of Hospital Unit Layout on Nurse Walking Behavior
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 66-82
Author(s): Yi, L., Seo, H.-B.
Over the course of a typical shift, nurses spend a lot of time on their feet, walking back and forth on the unit to take care of patients' needs. The long distances that nurses walk is a topic of concern in the industry. Some believe it may potentially impact the amount of time spent with patients and also because of the physical toll on nurses, day after day. Researchers are attempting to understand whether unit layout and design might be revised to reduce walking distances and create efficiencies that enhance patient care.
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To explore relationships between physiological stress signals and stress behaviors in preterm infants during periods of exposure to environmental stress in the hospital
2011
Biological Research for Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 357-363
Author(s): Peng, N.-H., Chen, C.-H., Bachman, J., Lin, H.-C., Wang, T.-M., Chang, Y.-C., Chang, Y.-S.
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Strategies for Improving Residents' Nighttime Sleep
2002
Nursing Homes: Long Term Care Management
Magazine Article
Issue 6
Volume 51
Pages 63
Author(s): Rahman, A. N., Schnelle, J. F.
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Can we help persons with dementia find their way in a new environment?
2003
Aging & Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 7
Pages 363-371
Author(s): McGilton, K. S., Rivera, T. M., Dawson, P.
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Keep music live: music and the alleviation of apathy in dementia subjects
2006
International Psychogeriatrics / IPA
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 623-630
Author(s): Holmes, C., Knights, A., Dean, C., Hodkinson, S., Hopkins, V.
Over 50% of all people diagnosed with dementia reportedly exhibit apathetic or socially withdrawn behaviors. These behaviors are often problematic for the patients themselves as well as for the individuals tending to the patient’s needs. Treatment with antidepressants is common in these situations, but their effectiveness is supported only by weak evidence, and the issue of over-prescription and its subsequent adverse effects has become a major problem in healthcare environments.
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A Cottage Model for Eldercare
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 99
Author(s): Thistleton, W. W., Jacqueline, J. J.
Some healthcare facilities are moving from traditional ward designs with high patient-to-caregiver ratios to environments that are designed with patients and their families in mind. Research suggests that patients prefer spaces that promote a homely normal lifestyle and proper family functions. To that end, some long-term care residences are now built in a cottage-style. Some examples of this are The Green House model, used in The Green House Homes at Traceway in Tupelo, Mississippi, and the Adards Nursing Home in Warrane, Tasmania, Australia.
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Factors Associated With Delirium Severity Among Older Persons With Dementia
2011
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 43
Pages 62-69
Author(s): Voyer, P., Richard, S., Doucet, L., Carmichael, P. H.
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Quality of life and building design in residential and nursing homes for older people
2004
Ageing and Society
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 941-962
Author(s): Parker, C., Barnes, S., McKee, K., Morgan, K., Torrington, J., Tregenza, P.
Older people living in residential and nursing care homes spend a large proportion of their time within the boundaries of the home, and may depend on the environment to compensate for their physical or cognitive frailties. Regulations and guidelines on the design of care buildings have accumulated over time with little knowledge of their impact on the quality of life of building users. The Design...
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Light therapy for insomnia in older adults
2008
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 24
Pages 139-149
Author(s): Gammack, J. K.
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Influences of Physical Environment on Corridor Walking Among Assisted Living Residents: Findings From Focus Group Discussions
2011
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 30
Pages 463-484
Author(s): Lu, Z., Rodiek, S. D., Shepley, M. M., Duffy, M.
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Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Transformed Nursing Home: The First Four Green House Settings
2013
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 304-334
Author(s): Cutler, L. J., Kane, R. A.
To study how well the physical environments of four Green Houses® served the residents, staff, and visitors and to develop recommendations for similar small-house nursing home projects. Longitudinal post-occupancy evaluation of four houses using mixed-methods, including behavioral mapping, checklist ratings of individual bedrooms and bathrooms, place-centered time scans, environmental tracers,...
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Environmental determinants of quality of life in nursing home residents with severe dementia
2012
Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 60
Pages 1230-1236
Author(s): Garre-Olmo, J., López-Pousa, S., Turon-Estrada, A., Juvinyà, D., Ballester, D., Vilalta-Franch, J.
Studies show that more than 50% of the residents in nursing homes suffer from moderate or severe dementia. The authors refer to literature that indicates that in the last 20 years, the culture of imparting care in nursing homes has evolved from a focus on safety, uniformity, and medical concerns to health promotion and Quality of Life (QOL).
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Wayfinding behavior and spatial knowledge of adults and children in a virtual environment: The role of the environmental structure
2007
Swiss Journal of Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 66
Pages 41-50
Author(s): Jansen-Osmann, P., Schmid, J., Heil, M.
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Perceived Neighborhood Environments and Leisure-Time Walking Among Korean Adults: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 99-110
Author(s): Lee, H.-S., Shepley, M. M.
The prevalence of overweight and obese Korean adults has risen due to physical inactivity that is supported by a sedentary lifestyle. Recent research has sought to understand the interconnection between the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and environmental variables such as sidewalk condition, land-use mix, proximity of parks or recreational facilities, neighborhood aesthetics, and perceived neighborhood safety.
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Wayfinding for People With Dementia: A Review of the Role of Architectural Design
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 75-90
Author(s): Marquardt, G.
Wayfinding in medical facilities is difficult without proper orientation and visual cues. It is especially more challenging for people with dementia who struggle to remember where they have been.
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Ambulatory Facility Design and Patients' Perceptions of Healthcare Quality
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 35-54
Author(s): Becker, F., Sweeney, B., Parsons, K.
Sleep is crucial to the well-being of humans, especially so for the recovery of those undergoing treatment or recuperating in hospitals. The authors cite studies that allude to the relevance quality of sleep has on health, neurodevelopment, generally, and to immune functioning and healing in patients.
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