Understanding Design Vulnerabilities in the Physical Environment Relating to Patient Fall Patterns in a Psychiatric Hospital: Seven Years of Sentinel Events
2019
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 25
Pages 134-145
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Portillo, M., Carmel-Gilfilen, C.
Finding effective ways to prevent patient falls and fall-related injuries has been an ongoing struggle and debate for many modern medical practitioners. Previous studies have shown that nearly 30% of falls that occur in hospital settings result in injuries and, subsequently, additional treatments.
Added June 2018
ICU nurses' experiences of environmental elements and their meaning for patient care at an ICU: A qualitative content analysis
2019
Nordic Journal of Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 39
Pages 59-67
Author(s): Petersson, E., Wångdahl, L., Olausson, S.
Previous research on the intensive care unit (ICU) environment has focused primarily on outcomes for patients (e.g., infection prevention, delirium, and satisfaction). There is very little research examining the impact of the ICU environment on staff.
Added June 2018
A regional survey on residents’ preferences on patient-centered medical home design in rural areas
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 187-205
Author(s): Cai, H., Spreckelmeyer, K., Mendenhall, A., Li, D., Holmes, C., Levy, M.
The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a delivery model for primary care that is characterized by the recognition of unique patient needs while providing accessible services, a focus on safety and quality, comprehensive care, and coordinated care.
Added December 2018
Accessing green spaces within a healthcare setting: A mixed studies review of barriers and facilitators
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 199-140
Author(s): Weerasuriya, R., Henderson-Wilson, C., Townsend, M.
Many previous studies have described the benefits of natural environments (or “green spaces”) on overall human well-being. Healthcare providers have increasingly drawn attention to how green spaces within healthcare environments may positively affect both patients and staff.
Added December 2018
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Crisis Shelter Garden and Application of Findings Through the Use of a Participatory Design Process
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 153-167
Author(s): Lygum, V. L., Poulsen, D. V., Djernis, D., Djernis, H. G., Sidenius, U., Stigsdotter, U. K.
As an increasing number of designers and healthcare practitioners utilize nature-based therapy tools, there is a growing need to understand how certain elements within these natural spaces might contribute to heightened therapeutic effects for patients with specific conditions. Crisis shelters that provide healthcare resources to women and children exposed to domestic abuse could benefit from nature-based therapy tools, but a deeper understanding of how these environments should be built is needed.
Added November 2018
Comprehensive and live air purification as a key environmental, clinical, and patient safety factor: A prospective evaluation
2019
Vignettes in Patient Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Stawicki, S. P., Brisendine, C., Levicoff, L., Ford, F., Snyder, B., Eid, S., Worrilow, K. C.
Added March 2019
A preliminary ergonomic analysis of the MRI work system environment: Implications and recommendations for safety and design
2019
Radiography
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 25
Pages 339-345
Author(s): Pickup, L., Nugent, B., Bowie, P.
Added May 2019
Light for patient safety: Impact of light on reading errors of medication labels
2019
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Aarts, M. P. J., Craenmehr, G., Rosemann, A. L. P., van Loenen, E. J., Kort, H. S. M.
Added May 2019
Video monitoring for fall prevention and patient safety: Process evaluation and improvement
2019
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 34
Pages 145-150
Author(s): Sand-Jecklin, K., Johnson, J., Tringhese, A., Daniels, C., White, F.
Added May 2019
Commissioning simulations to test new healthcare facilities: a proactive and innovative approach to healthcare system safety
2019
Advances in Simulation
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 1-9
Author(s): Kaba, A., Barnes, S.
Added July 2019
Human-centered design process for a hospital bed: Promoting patient safety and ease of use
2019
Ergonomics in Design
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 27
Pages 4-12
Author(s): Wiggermann, N., Rempel, K., Zerhusen, R. M., Pelo, T., Mann, N.
Added October 2019
Prevent safety threats in new construction through integration of simulation and FMEA
2019
Pediatric Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages e189
Author(s): Colman, N., Stone, K., Arnold, J., Doughty, C., Reid, J., Younker, S., Hebbar, K. B.
Added October 2019
Do bedside whiteboards enhance communication in hospitals? An exploratory multimethod study of patient and nurse perspectives
2019
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Goyal, A., Glanzman, H., Quinn, M., Tur, K., Singh, S., Winter, S., Snyder, A., Chopra, V.
Added November 2019
Work systems analysis of sterile processing: Decontamination
2019
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Alfred, M., Catchpole, K., Huffer, E., Fredendall, L., Taaffe, K. M.
Added November 2019
Effects of ‘blue-regulated’ full spectrum LED lighting in clinician wellness and performance, and patient safety
Author(s): Perez, O. L., Strother, C., Vincent, R., Rabin, B., Kaplan, H., Bagnara, S., Tartaglia, R., Albolino, S., Alexander, T., Fujita, Y.
Added July 2020
What can patients tell us about the quality and safety of hospital care? Findings from a UK multicentre survey study
2018
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 27
Pages 673–682
Author(s): O'Hara, J. K, Reynolds, C., Moore, S., Armitage, G., Sheard, L., Marsh, C., Watt, I., Wright, J., Lawton, R.
Added August 2018
Safety and Security Concerns of Nurses Working in the Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study
2018
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 68-75
Author(s): Keys, Y., Stichler, J. F.
Vulnerability, instability, and complexity define most patients requiring intensive care. The intensive care unit, or ICU, setting hence has two primary roles, according to the authors – to offer a dedicated space for such patients to be cared for by clinicians and to offer a supportive environment for effective and efficient caregiving.
Added December 2017
Evaluating Nurses' Perception of Patient Safety Design Features in Intensive Care Units
2018
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 10-28
Author(s): Islam, F., Rashid, M.
Patient safety subsets of efficient work process, patient room design, accessibility and visibility, and maintaining sterility were explored further following a smaller study using similar patient safety scales. This study used an electronic disbursement of a patient safety questionnaire to intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to increase the sample size from the original study. This larger study also took nurse characteristics into account, which the original study had not assessed.
Added December 2017
Seasonal variation of window opening behaviors in two naturally ventilated hospital wards
2018
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Shi, Z., Qian, H., Zheng, X., Lv, Z., Li, Y., Liu, L., Nielsen, P. V.
Natural ventilation is important in controlling indoor air temperature and quality. According to the authors, airborne infections can be reduced in hospitals among patients and staff when natural cross ventilation is used.
Added December 2017
The Impact of Operating Room Layout on Circulating Nurse’s Work Patterns and Flow Disruptions: A Behavioral Mapping Study
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 124–138
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., San, D., Khoshkenar, Amin, Taaffe, K., Jafarifiroozabadi, R., Neyens, D. M.
While there are studies focused on the effect that architectural layout, space planning, and adjacencies have on workflow patterns at the unit level, there are few studies at the micro level of individual procedure rooms or surgical suites. The layout of the OR and the placement of equipment may contribute to extraneous and unnecessary movement or create barriers to safety and efficiency, resulting in surgical workflow disruption (SFDs).
Added February 2018
