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A Comparison of Sound Levels in Open Plan Versus Pods in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Ramm, K., Mannix, T., Parry, Y., Gaffney, M. P.
Noise in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be a primary factor for stress for preterm infants, their family, and staff. High sound levels can potentially harm sensorineural systems of the infants. Literature shows that low background sounds are crucial to neurological development of preterm infants.
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Added December 2017

Patients’ Perspectives on the Design of Hospital Outpatient Areas

Author(s): Zhao, Y., Mourshed, M.
More and more designers and other stakeholders are emphasizing that the design of healthcare facilities need to be informed by patient perspectives. Authors indicate that even though the intent in the architecture and construction industry is to incorporate patient-centered design, there is little research reflecting the perspectives on the design factors in healthcare facilities.
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Added December 2017

Lighting assessment of ergonomic workstation for radio diagnostic reporting

Author(s): Leccese, F., Salvadori, G., Montagnani, C., Ciconi, A., Rocca, M.
Diagnostic imaging involves traditional radiology, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each of these procedures involves assessment, planning, execution, reporting, and verifying results. Present-day technology involves the processing of images by computer software. Reporting involves viewing these images on diagnostic monitors. While the authors contend that there...
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Added December 2017

Environment in pediatric wards: Light, sound, and temperature

Author(s): Oliveira, L., Gomes, C., Bacelar Nicolau, L., Ferreira, L., Ferreira, R.
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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Added November 2017

The Influence of the Physical Environment on Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings: A Review of the Empirical Literature

Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Cooke, H. A., Cowie, H., Razaghi, L.
Several studies have shown that properly designed interior spaces have a positive effect on residents with dementia in long-term care facilities. Wayfinding and orientation can be enhanced through good planning of the facility as well as activities of daily living and autonomy.
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Added November 2017

Impact of single room design on the spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria in an intensive care unit

Author(s): Halaby, T., al Naiemi, N., Beishuizen, B., Verkooijen, R., Ferreira, J. A., Klont, R., vandenbroucke-Grauls, C.
Previous studies have explored how intensive care units (ICUs) can foster cross-contamination of hospital-borne pathogens, and how isolating contaminated patients, coupled with the promotion of hand hygiene procedures, can mitigate the frequency of these contaminations. Various environmental factors, frequent invasive procedures, and instances of under-staffing have been identified as causes for higher levels of cross-contamination in ICUs. Further research is needed to explore whether or not the use of single-patient rooms themselves can help mitigate cross-contamination in an ICU. Through a retrospective study, the authors of this paper explore the long-term persistence of multi-drug-resistant gram-negative (MDR-GN) organisms within an ICU, even while extensive infection control precautions were place.
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Added November 2017

An experimental model to measure the ability of headphones with active noise control to reduce patient’s exposure to noise in an intensive care unit

Author(s): Gallacher, S., Enki, D., Stevens, S., Bennett, M. J.
Added November 2017

The effects of the indoor environment of residential care homes on dementia suffers in Hong Kong: A critical incident technique approach

Author(s): Wong, J. K.-W., Skitmore, M., Buys, L., Wang, K.
The authors introduce their paper pointing to the increase, globally, in the number of individuals affected with dementia, and a growing need to improve the quality of life of such individuals. The behavioral and psychological challenges associated with this syndrome often necessitates the referral of the patient to be placed in residential care homes. Literature indicates that the physical environments of facilities designed for dementia patients impact their well-being and quality of life. However, there are few studies addressing all such indoor environmental (IE) factors potentially affecting the behavior of the residents of these facilities. This paper reports findings from research conducted in six residential care homes (RCH) in Hong Kong studying the impact of IE factors on the behavior of dementia residents. The study found lighting, acoustic, and thermal environments to be the main IE factors that impact the behavior of dementia patients.
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Added October 2017

Exploring staff perceptions on the role of physical environment in dementia care setting

Author(s): Lee, S. Y., Chaudhury, H., Hung, L.
Person-centered care is spreading into environments for the elderly population, particularly those with dementia. It is a philosophy of care recognizing that each person has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate in their environment (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2011; Brooker & Surr, 2005). Recently, attention in the literature has been paid to studying the impact the built...
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Added October 2017

Dental Environmental Noise Evaluation and Health Risk Model Construction to Dental Professionals

Author(s): Ma, K. W., Wong, H. M., Mak, C. M.
Added September 2017

New technical solution to minimise noise exposure for surgical staff: the ‘silent operating theatre optimisation system’

Author(s): Friedrich, M. G., Boos, M., Pagel, M., Thormann, T., Berakdar, A., Russo, S., Tirilomis, T.
Added September 2017

Noise pollution levels in the pediatric intensive care unit

Author(s): Kramer, B., Joshi, P., Heard, C.
Added September 2017

Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Noise Pollution With the Use of a Pediatric Delirium Bundle

Author(s): Kawai, Y., Weatherhead, J. R., Traube, C., Owens, T. A., Shaw, B. E., Fraser, E. J., Scott, A. M., Wojczynski, M. R., Slaman, K. L., Cassidy, P. M., Baker, L. A., Shellhaas, R. A., Dahmer, M. K., Shever, L. L., Malas, N. M., Niedner, M. F.
Added September 2017

Assessment of Medical-Surgical Patients' Perception of Hospital Noises and Reported Ability to Rest

Author(s): Locke, C. L., Pope, D. S.
Added September 2017

The Effects of Music, White Noise, and Ambient Noise on Sedation and Anxiety in Patients Under Spinal Anesthesia During Surgery

Author(s): Ilkkaya, N. K., Ustun, F. E., Sener, E. B., Kaya, C., Ustun, Yasemin Burcu, Koksal, E., Kocamanoglu, I. S., Ozkan, F.
Added September 2017

Sound as a supportive design intervention for improving health care experience in the clinical ecosystem: A qualitative study

Author(s): Iyendo, T. O.
As professionals work to make healthcare environments increasingly conducive to the physical and psychological well-being of patients and staff, one variable that garners significant attention by researchers and designers is the overall sound of a given space.
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Added September 2017

Assessment of environmental noise and its effect on neonates in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Author(s): Romeu, Jordi, Cotrina, L., Perapoch, J., Linés, M.
Added August 2017

Effects of noise on errors, injuries and subjective health of nursing staff

Author(s): Smith, A.
Added July 2017

Noise and autism spectrum disorder in children: An exploratory survey

Author(s): Kanakri, S. M., Shepley, M., Varni, J. W., Tassinary, L. G.
Added June 2017

Nursing work and sensory experiences of hospital design: A before and after qualitative study following a move to all-single room inpatient accommodation

Author(s): Donetto, S., Penfold, C., Anderson, J., Robert, G., Maben, J.
The term “embodiment” refers to the experience of living within a human body while conducting daily activities. The authors of this study suggest that empirical investigation of embodiment within the field of nursing has been relatively neglected.
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Added June 2017