Triangulating the extrinsic risk factors for inpatient falls from the fall incident reports and nurse's and patient's perspectives
2011
Applied Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 24
Pages 161-70
Author(s): Tzeng, H. M.
The safety of patients in hospitals is paramount during their treatment period. Accidental falls account for the most dangerous of reported incidents for a number of reasons.
Added September 2014
Same-handed patient room configurations: anecdotal and empirical evidence
2012
The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 42
Pages 125-30
Author(s): Stichler, J. F., McCullough, C.
Added September 2014
Effect of bar-code-assisted medication administration on medication error rates in an adult medical intensive care unit
2009
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 66
Pages 1110-5
Author(s): DeYoung, J. L., Vanderkooi, M. E., Barletta, J. F.
Added September 2014
Outbreak of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization and infection secondary to imperfect intensive care unit room design
2009
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 30
Pages 25-33
Author(s): Hota, S., Hirji, Z., Stockton, K., Lemieux, C., Dedier, H., Wolfaardt, G., Gardam, M. A.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an infection-causing pathogen that has been associated with a high number of hospital-associated infections (HAIs), especially since the pathogen began developing multidrug resistance. As an increasing number of healthcare facilities are being redesigned, there is a growing need for researchers and designers to understand how pathogens can survive and spread HAIs in the context of these new designs.
Added September 2014
Effect of visual art on patient anxiety and agitation in a mental health facility and implications for the business case
2011
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 18
Pages 386-93
Author(s): Nanda, U., Eisen, S., Zadeh, R. S., Owen, D.
Previous research suggests that even small interior design changes can have positive effects on patients receiving treatment in a variety of healthcare environments. Many of these studies examine patient populations that were moved to completely renovated facilities that featured a multitude of new designs and installations, making it difficult to understand how each individual design change affects the patients.
Added September 2014
Application of copper to prevent and control infection. Where are we now?
2012
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 81
Pages 217-23
Author(s): O'Gorman, J., Humphreys, H.
Added September 2014
Loading along the lumbar spine as influence by speed, control, load magnitude, and handle height during pushing
2009
Clinical Biomechanics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 24
Pages 155-63
Author(s): Marras, W. S., Knapik, G. G., Ferguson, S.
Added September 2014
Tap water colonization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a surgical intensive care unit (ICU) and relation to Pseudomonas infections of ICU patients
2001
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 22
Pages 49-52
Author(s): Trautmann, M., Michalsky, T., Wiedeck, H., Radosavljevic, V., Ruhnke, M.
Added September 2014
The force attenuation provided by hip protectors depends on impact velocity, pelvic size, and soft tissue stiffness
2008
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 130
Pages 061005
Author(s): Laing, A. C., Robinovitch, S. N.
Added September 2014
Life-space mobility of middle-aged and older adults at various stages of usage of power mobility devices
2010
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Author(s): Auger, C., Demers, L., Linas, I. G., Miller, W. C., Jutai, J. W., Noreau, L.
Measuring the use of PMDs involves examining the life-space mobility of their users. The authors refer to literature where life-space mobility is defined as the area within which a person moves over time; it entails characterizing the distance travelled, the frequency of travel, and assistance (if any) availed by older adults.
Added September 2014
Perceived barriers to physical activity among older adults residing in long-term care institutions
2009
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Chen, Y. M.
It is well documented by the World Health Organization (WHO), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other worldwide healthcare organizations that regular physical activity has several benefits, particularly for the elderly. The detriments to their physical and mental health are also well documented. Yet it is seen that a substantial proportion of the elderly do not pursue physical activity on a regular basis.
Added September 2014
Preventing Chronic Disease Among the Aged: A Call for Evidence-Based Design Research
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 2
Pages 71-83
Author(s): Verberber, S.
Added September 2014
An Evaluation of Operating Room Safety and Efficiency: Pilot Utilization of a Structured Focus Group Format and Three-Dimensional Video Mock-Up To Inform Design Decision Making
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 6-22
Author(s): Watkins, N., Kobelja, M., Peavey, E., Thomas, S., Lyon, J.
While surgical and interventional procedures are the most profitable services within the hospital, the cost of building and maintaining an OR can quickly reduce the profitability of running an OR. Due to this precarious balance of revenue and cost, the planning and design of an OR should look to reduce injury to staff and prevent unnecessary costs, while increasing operational efficiencies.
Added September 2014
A Comparison of Parent Satisfaction in an Open-Bay and Single-Family Room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 110-123
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Helseth, C. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Reid, E. J.
Added September 2014
Consultation room design and the clinical encounter: The space and interaction randomized trial
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 41-78
Author(s): Almquist, J., Kelly, C., Bromberg, J., Bryant, S., Christianson, T., Montori, V.
Although computers are now often located in consultation rooms, their screens are generally oriented so that patients and those that accompany them to appointments can’t see them, but physicians can. This study investigated how changing the design of the consultation room so that patients, the people accompanying them to appointments, and the physician present could all see a computer screen in use and potentially all make modifications to the information displayed would influence patient-clinician interactions.
Added September 2014
Evaluation of the Built Environment: Staff and Family Satisfaction Pre- and Post-Occupancy of The Children's Hospital
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 60-78
Author(s): Kotzer, A. M., Zacharakis, S. K., Raynolds, M., Buenning, F.
As healthcare organizations begin to address the issues of quality and safety, patient-centered care, and emerging technologies through the replacement of old and outdated facilities, understanding the impact of the built environment on patient and staff health outcomes becomes increasingly necessary to make valued decisions throughout the process.
Added September 2014
The Biomechanics of Patient Room Standardization
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 29-45
Author(s): Pati, D., Cason, C., Harvey, T. E., Evans, J., Erwin, A. M.
Added September 2014
A Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Patient Room Configurations
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 2
Pages 88-111
Author(s): Pati, D., Harvey, T. E., Reyers, E., Evans, J., Waggener, L., Serrano, M., Saucier, R., Nagle, T.
The location of the bathroom in a patient’s room affects everyone involved—patients, caregivers, and family. Yet little research exists about the effects of room variations.
Added September 2014
The Impact of Daylight and Views on ICU Patients and Staff
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 46-60
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Gerbi, R. P., Watson, A. E., Imgrund, S., Zadeh, R. S.
The physical environment has been found to have a significant impact on patient, family, and staff outcomes in healthcare settings. The impact of the design of intensive care units (ICUs) may be particularly significant in light of the levels of stress experienced by staff and the vulnerability of families and patients.
Added September 2014
Comparison of Private Room With Multiple-Bed Ward Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environments
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 52-63
Author(s): Van Enk, R. A., Steinberg, F.
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