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Advantages and disadvantages of single-versus multiple-occupancy rooms in acute care environments - A review and analysis of the literature

Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
Added October 2012

Effect of antiseptic handwashing vs alcohol sanitizer on health care-associated infections in neonatal intensive care units

Author(s): Larson, E.L., Cimiotti, J., Haas, J., Parides, M., Nesin, M., Della-Latta, P., Saiman, L.
Added October 2012

A comparison of wandering behavior in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Author(s): Beattie, E.R.A., Song, J., LaGore, S.
Added October 2012

Predictors of Professional Nursing Practice Behaviors in Hospital Settings

Author(s): Manojlovich, M.
Added October 2012

Noise and sleep disturbance factors before and after implementation of a behavioral modification programme

Author(s): Monsen, M.G., Edell-Gustafsson, U.M.
Added October 2012

Conceptualization and measurement of getting lost behavior in persons with early dementia

Author(s): Chiu, Y.C., Algase, D., Liang, J., Liu, H.C., Lin, K.N.
Added October 2012

Developmental care: changing the NICU physically and behaviorally to promote patient outcomes and contain costs

Author(s): Altimier, L.B., Eichel, M., Warner, B., Tedeschi, L., Brown, B.
Added October 2012

Caregivers' Evaluation on Hospitalized Children's Preferences Concerning Garden and Ward

Author(s): Said, I., Salleh, S.S., Abu Bakar, M.S., Mohamad, I.
Added October 2012

Sleep of preterm neonates under developmental care or regular environmental conditions

Author(s): Bertelle, V., Mabin, D., Adrien, J., Sizun, J.
Added October 2012

Elevated sound levels within a busy NICU

Author(s): Krueger, C., Wall, S., Parker, L., Nealis, R.
Added October 2012

Effectiveness of virtual reality distraction during a painful medical procedure in pediatric oncology patients

Author(s): Wolitzky, K., Fivush, R., Zimand, E., Hodges, L., Rothbaum, B.O.
Added October 2012

Assessing a hospital sound environment: findings and evidence-based recommendations for architectural design and behavior.

Author(s): Geboy, L., Keller, A., Schnuck, K.
Added October 2012

Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment to Model Medication System Failures in Long-Term Care Facilities

Author(s): Comden, S.C., Marx, D., Murphy-Carley, M. , Hale, M.
Added October 2012

The Therapeutic Use of Music on AgitatedBbehavior in Those with Dementia

Author(s): Goodall, D., Etters, L.
Added October 2012

Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Nonpharmacological Intervention to Improve Abnormal Sleep/Wake Patterns in Nursing Home Residents

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.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

Nurse-physician communication: an organizational accountability

Author(s): Arford, P.H.
Added October 2012

Implementing a Lighting Intervention in Public Areas of Long‐term Care Facilities: Lessons Learned

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

Family Members Do Not Disrupt Care When Present during Invasive Procedures

Author(s): Sacchetti, A., Paston, C., Carraccio, C.
Added October 2012

Effects of different interior decorations in the seclusion area of a psychiatric acute ward

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.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

Noise Levels in a General Surgical Ward: a descriptive study

Author(s): Christensen, M.
The noise levels in many UK hospitals exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization, yet are so prevalent that healthcare providers tend to think of them as just part of the working environment. However, current ward-based research is dated, perhaps indicating that the control of noise in these areas is perceived as insurmountable.
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Added January 2014