Hand Hygiene Behavior in a Pediatric Emergency Department and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Comparison of Use of 2 Dispenser Systems
2005
American Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 304-311
Author(s): Larson, E. L., Albrecht, S., O'Keefe, M.
Unwashed hands of healthcare workers often become reservoirs of infectious pathogens and serve as media for pathogen transmission. Hand hygiene is considered as the single most important approach for preventing nosocomial infections. However, the compliance rates of hand hygiene in healthcare workers are typically low. Multiple factors, such as the fragrance of hand hygiene products and the location of sinks and dispensers, may impact hand hygiene compliance rate.
Added August 2012
Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment to Model Medication System Failures in Long-Term Care Facilities
2005
Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation
Book
Volume 2: Concepts and Methodology
Author(s): Comden, S.C., Marx, D., Murphy-Carley, M. , Hale, M.
Added October 2012
Assessing a hospital sound environment: findings and evidence-based recommendations for architectural design and behavior.
2005
EDRA
Conference Paper
Author(s): Geboy, L., Keller, A., Schnuck, K.
Added October 2012
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.
Added October 2012
Developmental care: changing the NICU physically and behaviorally to promote patient outcomes and contain costs
2005
Neonatal Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 12-16
Author(s): Altimier, L.B., Eichel, M., Warner, B., Tedeschi, L., Brown, B.
Added October 2012
Nurse-physician communication: an organizational accountability
2005
Nursing Economic$
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 23
Pages 72-7, 55
Author(s): Arford, P.H.
Added October 2012
A comparison of wandering behavior in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
2005
Research & Theory for Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 19
Pages 181-196
Author(s): Beattie, E.R.A., Song, J., LaGore, S.
Added October 2012
Sleep of preterm neonates under developmental care or regular environmental conditions
2005
Early Human Development
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 81
Pages 595-600
Author(s): Bertelle, V., Mabin, D., Adrien, J., Sizun, J.
Added October 2012
Advantages and disadvantages of single-versus multiple-occupancy rooms in acute care environments - A review and analysis of the literature
2005
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 760-786
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
Added October 2012
Conceptualization and measurement of getting lost behavior in persons with early dementia
2005
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 20
Pages 760-768
Author(s): Chiu, Y.C., Algase, D., Liang, J., Liu, H.C., Lin, K.N.
Added October 2012
The Therapeutic Use of Music on AgitatedBbehavior in Those with Dementia
2005
Holistic Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 19
Pages 258-262
Author(s): Goodall, D., Etters, L.
Added October 2012
Elevated sound levels within a busy NICU
2005
Neonatal Network: NN
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 33-37
Author(s): Krueger, C., Wall, S., Parker, L., Nealis, R.
Added October 2012
Effect of antiseptic handwashing vs alcohol sanitizer on health care-associated infections in neonatal intensive care units
2005
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 159
Pages 377-383
Author(s): Larson, E.L., Cimiotti, J., Haas, J., Parides, M., Nesin, M., Della-Latta, P., Saiman, L.
Added October 2012
Predictors of Professional Nursing Practice Behaviors in Hospital Settings
2005
Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 54
Pages 41-47
Author(s): Manojlovich, M.
Added October 2012
Noise and sleep disturbance factors before and after implementation of a behavioral modification programme
2005
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 21
Pages 208-219
Author(s): Monsen, M.G., Edell-Gustafsson, U.M.
Added October 2012
Family Members Do Not Disrupt Care When Present during Invasive Procedures
2005
Academic Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 12
Pages 477-479
Author(s): Sacchetti, A., Paston, C., Carraccio, C.
Added October 2012
Caregivers' Evaluation on Hospitalized Children's Preferences Concerning Garden and Ward
2005
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 331-338
Author(s): Said, I., Salleh, S.S., Abu Bakar, M.S., Mohamad, I.
Added October 2012
Implementing a Lighting Intervention in Public Areas of Long‐term Care Facilities: Lessons Learned
2005
Alzheimer's Care Today
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 280-293
Author(s): Sloane, P.D., Noell-Waggoner, E., Hickman, S., Mitchell, C.M., Williams, C.S., Preisser, J.S., Barrick, A.L., Zimmerman, S., Brawley, E.
Added October 2012
Effectiveness of virtual reality distraction during a painful medical procedure in pediatric oncology patients
2005
Psychology & Health
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 20
Pages 817-824
Author(s): Wolitzky, K., Fivush, R., Zimand, E., Hodges, L., Rothbaum, B.O.
Added October 2012
Effects of different interior decorations in the seclusion area of a psychiatric acute ward
2005
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 59
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Vaaler, A.E., Morken, G., Linaker, O.M.
Seclusion, or containment of a patient in an enclosed area, is a common practice in psychiatric acute wards. Traditionally such areas have been used for the dual purpose of meeting the safety and containment needs of behaviorally disturbed patients, and obtaining a decrease in sensory and emotional input (based on the belief that external stimuli would cause patients to suffer excessive mental anxiety). The design and furnishings of the seclusion area are influenced by this need to reduce external stimuli and maintain safety. They are typically sparsely furnished minimizing risk of any physical harm.
Added October 2012
