The Efficacy of Visual Cues to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance
2010
Simulation in Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 5
Pages 325-331
Author(s): Nevo, Igal, Fitzpatrick, Maureen, Thomas, Ruth-Everett, Gluck, Paul A., Lenchus, Joshua D., Arheart, Kristopher L., Birnbach, David J.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) affect patients at hospitals and other facilities. Hand hygiene compliance (HHC) among healthcare workers is important and was called upon by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2009 for improvement and sustainability.
Added June 2016
Using signage to promote stair use on a university campus in hidden and visible stairwells
2010
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 7
Pages 232-238
Author(s): Grimstvedt, M. E., Kerr, J., Oswalt, S. B., Fogt, D. L., Vargas-Tonsing, T. M., Yin, Z.
Added August 2016
Different perspectives for assigning weights to determinants of health
Author(s): Booske, B. C., Athens, J. K., Kindig, D. A., Park, H., Remington, P. L.
Added August 2016
Neonatal intensive care nursery staff perceive enhanced workplace quality with the single-family room design
2010
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 30
Pages 352–358
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Helseth, C. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Smith, T. J.
Added December 2016
Demonstrating the Benefits of Green Streets for Active Aging: Final Report to EPA
2010
Portland, OR: Centre of Urban Studies, Portland State University
Journal Article
Author(s): Dill, J., Neal, M., Shandas, V., Luhr, G., Adkins, A., Lund, D.
Added October 2016
The Impact of Environmental Factors on Nursing Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention
2010
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Author(s): Applebaum, Diane, Fowler, Susan, Fiedler, Nancy, Osinubi, Omowunmi, Robson, Mark
Key concepts include the impact of environmental factors on perceived stress levels of staff nurses.
Added October 2014
Research or Evidence-Based Design: Which Process Should We Be Using?
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 6-10
Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
Added October 2014
Nurses' Caps, Ballgames, and Hard Hats
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 7-12
Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
Added October 2014
Expert in My Domain; Beginner in Yours
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 19-21
Author(s): Hamilton, D. K.
Added September 2014
Establishing a Substantial Link Between Human and Environmental Welfare
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 3-5
Author(s): Martin, C. S.
Added September 2014
Design and Uncertainty
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 60-62
Author(s): Hamilton, D. K.
Added September 2014
Validating Acoustic Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities - Evidence-Based Design Meets Evidence-Based Medicine: The Sound Sleep Study
2010
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Solet, J. M., Buxton, O. M., Ellenbogen, J. M., Wang, W., Carballiera, A.
Added November 2014
Do absorption and realistic distraction influence performance of component task surgical procedure?
2010
Surgical Endoscopy
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 24
Pages 902-907
Author(s): Pluyter, J. R., Buzink, S. N., Rutkowski, A. F., Jakimowicz, J. J.
Surgeons’ ability of focusing their attention on surgical tasks directly impacts their performance on surgical operations, which is an important factor influencing quality of care, work efficiency, patient satisfaction, and many other healthcare outcomes. Attention or concentration is more important for performing minimal invasive surgeries which involve complex technologies and put high physical and cognitive demands on surgeons.
Added November 2012
Patient satisfaction in an acute medicine department in Morocco
2010
BMC Health Services Research
Journal Article
Issue 149
Volume 10
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Soufi, G., Belayachi, J., Himmich, S., Ahid, S., Soufi, M., Zekraoui, A., Abouqal, R.
Patients' satisfaction is an important indicator for quality of care. Measuring healthcare quality and improving patient satisfaction have become increasingly prevalent, especially among healthcare providers and purchasers of healthcare. This is mainly due to the fact that consumers are becoming increasingly more knowledgeable about healthcare. This Open Source study focuses on inpatient satisfaction with hospital care in an Arabic culture in Morocco.
Added October 2012
Identification of Critical Factors Affecting Flexibility in Hospital Construction Projects
2010
Health Environments Reasearch & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 30-47
Author(s): Olsson, N., Hansen, G.
Added October 2012
Editorial for special issue of applied ergonomics on patient safety
2010
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Carayon, P.
Added October 2012
Innovative design solutions: Second floor emergency department?
2010
Healthcare Design Magazine
Magazine Article
Issue 8
Volume 10
Pages 14-21
Author(s): Krug, S., Bertani, K., Barton, S. A.
Added March 2013
Medication Room Madness: Calming the Chaos
2010
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 25
Pages 137-144
Author(s): Conrad, C., Fields, W., McNamara, T., Cone, M., Atkins, P.
This article describes a medication safety project that wanted to improve the physical design and organizational layout of the medication room, reduce nurse interruptions and distractions, and create a standard medication process for enhanced patient safety and efficiency. This successful change improved the medication administration process, decreased medication errors, and enhanced nursing satisfaction.
Added December 2013
Noise in the Operating Room—What Do We Know? A Review of the Literature
2010
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 25
Pages 380-386
Author(s): Hasfeldt, D., Laerkner, E., Birkelund, R.
Noise is a general stressor and should be avoided in the operating room (OR). However, over the last 10 years, while the focus has been on preventing air pollution and maximizing sterility in the OR, very little attention has gone toward preventing noise pollution. Meanwhile, there is more and more noisy technological equipment in the OR, and it can be assumed that problems with noise in the OR have not decreased.
Added January 2014
Garden Walking for Depression: A Research Report
2010
Holistic Nursing Practice
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 24
Pages 252–259
Author(s): McCaffrey, R., Hanson, C., McCaffrey, W.
Millions of people experience depression every year, including the elderly, where it can be particularly debilitating as it effects physical, mental, and social functioning. Access to the outdoors, and increased sunlight, might help treat depression, as well as improve morale, self-confidence, cooperation, social interaction, and physical functioning for residents of a geriatric facility.
Added February 2014
