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Using the Community Readiness Model to Examine the Built and Social Environment: A Case Study of the High Point Neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, 2000–2010

2014
Preventing Chronic Disease
Journal Article
Volume 11
Author(s): Buckner-Brown, J., Sharify, D. T., Blake, B., Phillips, T., Whitten, K.
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Added August 2016

High bacterial load of indoor air in hospital wards: the case of University of Gondar teaching hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

2016
Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 11
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Gizaw, Zemichael, Gebrehiwot, Mulat, Yenew, Chalachew
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Added July 2016

Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature

2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
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Added May 2016

Promoting walking among older adults living in retirement communities

2012
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 20
Pages 379-394
Author(s): Rosenberg, D. E., Kerr, J., Sallis, J. F., Norman, G. J., Calfas, K., Patrick, K.
The authors tested the feasibility and acceptability, and explored the outcomes, of 2 walking interventions based on ecological models among older adults living in retirement communities. An enhanced intervention (El) was compared with a standard walking intervention (SI) among residents in 4 retirement facilities (N = 87 at baseline; mean age = 84.1 yr). All participants received a walking...
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Added September 2014

An Environmental Intervention to Restore Attention in Women With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

2003
Cancer Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 284-292
Author(s): Cimprich, B., Ronis, D. L.
Women who are undergoing breast cancer treatments are at risk for fatigue-related cognitive and attention deficits. These impairments can make it difficult for them to retain information about their disease, make treatment decisions, follow their treatment regime, and cope with painful losses and disruptions in their daily life. Some research indicates that a theoretically based intervention involving regular exposure to the natural environment may help.
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Added January 2014

Designing a 21st Century Hospital: Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients and Famillies

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Author(s): Atwood, C. , Levin, D., Vittori, G. , Cohen, G., Harvie, J. , Brannen, L. , Rossi, M. , Guenther, R. , Schettler, T, Lent, T.
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Added October 2012

Watching paint dry - monitoring emissions of VOC and oVOCs

2006
Geophysical Research Abstracts
Journal Article
Volume 8
Author(s): Wyche, K.P., Blake, R.S., Whyte, C., Ellis, A.M., Monks, P.S.
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Added October 2012