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Noise in the postanaesthesia care unit

2002
British Journal of Anaesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 88
Pages 369-73
Author(s): Allaouchiche, B., Duflo, F., Debon, R., Bergeret, A., Chassard, D.
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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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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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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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Environmental noise as a cause of sleep disruption in an intermediate respiratory care unit

1996
Sleep
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 19
Pages 707-10
Author(s): Aaron, J.N., Carlisle, C.C., Carskadon, M.A., Meyer, T.J., Hill, N.S., Millman, R.P.
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Hospital Noise Stresses Patients and Staff

2006
The ASHA Leader
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 5-5
Author(s): West, J.E., Busch-Vishniac, E.
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Hospital noise leads to higher work stress: levels rarely rise to hearing hazard

2005
Hospital Employee Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 70
Author(s):
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National satisfaction data for 2006 assessing satisfaction with noise levels in and around room

2006
Generic
Author(s): Press Ganey Inc.
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Interventions to reduce decibel levels on patient care units

1998
The American Surgeon
Generic
Issue 9
Volume 64
Pages 894-899
Author(s): Moore, M.M., Nguyen, D, Nolan, S.P., Robinson, S.P., Ryals,B., Imbrie, J.Z., Sotnitz, W.
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IV: Physical Ergonomics

2007
Carayon, Pascale (2007)
Book Section
Pages Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety. (pp. 275-363). Mahwah, NJ, US: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers. xiv, 995
Author(s): Reiling, J., Chernos, S., Alvarado, C.J., Hignett, S., Nelson, A., Baptiste, A.S., Matz, M., Fragala, G., Buß, B., Friesdorf, W.
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Environmental psychophysiology

2000
Handbook of psychophysiology (2nd ed.)
Book Section
Pages 815-846
Author(s): Parsons, R., Hartig, T.
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The Relationship Between Counselor Satisfaction and Extrinsic Job Factors in State Rehabilitation Agencies

2002
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 45
Pages 223-232
Author(s): Andrew, J. D., Faubion, C. W., Palmer, C. D.
In a national study, researchers collected survey data from 315 state rehabilitation agency counselors in 16 states to examine job satisfaction and extrinsic job factors. This report provides statistical analyses and extensive descriptive data characteristics. For example, only 46% of the sample reported having a master's degree (or higher) in some form of counseling, and only 25% reported...
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