Outpatient surgery care unit work process redesign
2001
Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing: Official Journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 70-81
Author(s): Kildea-Pahl, D., Baltimore, J., Kosiara, B.
Added April 2018
Visual Risk Factors for Falls in Older People
2001
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 49
Pages 508-515
Author(s): Lord, S. R., Dayhew, J.
Added March 2015
Feeling at home in nursing homes
2001
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 35
Pages 427-434
Author(s): De Veer, A. J. E., Kerkstra, A.
Added December 2014
Health effect of improved meal ambiance in a Dutch nursing home: a 1-year intervention study
2001
Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 32
Pages 416-423
Author(s): Mathey, M. F., Vanneste, V. G., de Graaf, C., de Groot, L. C., van Staveren, W. A.
Added September 2014
Effect of flooring on standing comfort and fatigue
2001
Human Factors
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 43
Pages 381-91
Author(s): Cham, R., Redfern, M. S.
Standing for extended periods of time, especially within restricted areas, has been shown to exacerbate a variety of health problems often related to lower-body tiredness, swelling, and pain. Previous studies investigating how different flooring materials and their varying properties (stiffness, elasticity, and energy absorption) contribute to these health problems have shown conflicting results.
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
A randomized controlled trial to prevent patient lift and transfer injuries of health care workers
2001
Spine
Journal Article
Issue 16
Volume 26
Pages 1739-1746
Author(s): Yassi, A., Cooper, J. E., Tate, R. B., Gerlach, S., Muir, M., Trottier, J., Massey, K., Abushousheh, A.
Back injury to nursing staff during patient-handling tasks is a major issue in healthcare. The value of mechanical assistive devices in reducing injuries to these workers is unclear.
Added July 2014
Using external memory aids to increase room finding by older adults with dementia
2001
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 251-254
Author(s): Nolan, B. A., Mathews, R. M., Harrison, M.
Memory deficits are commonly experienced by seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Disorientation is a memory-related skill deficit that leads to reduced mobility and inhibits independence. Further, it is upsetting for residents when they can't find their rooms and often repeatedly ask staff to help them. Some research suggests that display cases with the residents’ personal memorabilia can help those with moderately severe dementia locate their rooms.
Added May 2014
Quality Improvement Practices: Enhancing Quality of Life During Mealtimes
2001
Journal for Nurses in Staff Development
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 131-136
Author(s): Evans, B. C., Crogan, N. L.
Studies identified that malnutrition affects up to 54% of the 1.5 million Americans over age 65 who reside in the nation’s 20,000 nursing homes and can lead to death or chronic disability. Physical causes of malnutrition include altered sensation, medication effects, and impaired feeding ability. Psychological causes include cognitive impairment, depression, and social isolation. Mealtime is also a very important time of day for residents of nursing homes since it is a time for socialization, remembering family and past events, and enjoying the sensory experience of eating. The mealtime experience can enhance the quality of life for residents in nursing homes.
Added April 2014
Noise and related events in neonatal intensive care unit
2001
Acta Paediatrical Taiwanica
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 42
Pages 212-217
Author(s): Chang, Y. J., Lin, C. H., Lin, L. H.
Noise contributes to environmental stress to premature infants, who often spend long periods of time in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Some research indicates that noise contributes to higher incidences of hearing loss, as well as cardiovascular, respirator, endocrine, and behavioral deficits. Some of the noise might be reduced by studying different aspects of NICU settings (i.e., wards, personnel, equipment, and procedures).
Added April 2014
Neonatal Response to Control of Noise Inside the Incubator
2001
Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 600-606
Author(s): Johnson, A. N.
Premature infants are at risk for long-term neurologic, cognitive, and behavioral problems. Therefore, supporting these medically fragile infants as they adapt to life outside the womb by decreasing possible environmental stressors, such as noise, is important. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee of Environmental Hazards recommends that neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sound levels below 45 dB. Yet these babies are often in incubators, which are associated with higher sound levels from the equipment and surrounding environment.
Added January 2014
Single Room Maternity Care: The Nursing Response.
2001
Birth
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 28
Pages 173-179
Author(s): Janssen, P. A., Harris, S. J., Soolsma, J., Klein, M., Seymour, L. C.
Single room maternity care focused on family-centered experience, has gained popularity in recent times. However, this model necessitates new demands on nursing which requires competence across the spectrum of labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care. In another study authors of this paper have established client satisfaction with the new model of maternity care.
Added November 2012
Reducing incidence of low-back injuries reduces cost
2001
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 62
Pages 508-511
Author(s): Brophy, M.O., Achimore, L.
To reduce musculoskeletal injuries in employees and to lower the financial costs associated with them, a 525-bed county nursing home in upstate New York initiated a five-step ergonomics program and purchased mechanical lifting devices. The five steps in the program were (1) creation of a resident transfer evaluation team, (2) establishment of an accident review committee, (3) mandatory ergonomics...
Added October 2012
Green birthdays
Author(s): Health Care Without Harm
Added October 2012
Specialized knowledge roles and the professional status of healthcare architects
Author(s): Kim, D.
Added October 2012
Top 10 Green Building Myths
2001
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Roberts, G.
Added October 2012
The Nurse Shortage: Perspectives from current direct care nurses and former direct care nurses
2001
Peter D. Hart Research Associates
Report
Author(s): Hart, P. D.
Added October 2012
The Third Party Role Of The Environment
2001
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Mazer, S.E.
Added October 2012
Quality Health Services for Hispanics: The Cultural Competency Component
Author(s): Duran, D.G., Reyes, C., Villarruel, A., Brana-Lopez, A., Gomez, P., Mora, J., Paz, J.
Added October 2012
Breaking Out Of The Box
2001
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Borrett, N.
Added October 2012
