Antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices associated with the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in European hospitals
2007
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 13
Pages 269-276
Author(s): MacKenzie, F. M., Bruce, J., Struelens, M. J., Goossens, H., Mollison, J., Gould, I. M.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin and cephalosporins. MRSA may cause serious infections to patients with open wounds, invasive devices, and weakened immune systems, which are in some cases extremely difficult to treat. In recent years, the rate of MRSA infections has been increasing globally and causing high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost.
Added October 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
Characteristics and circumstances of falls in a hospital setting
2004
Journal of General Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 19
Pages 732–739
Author(s): Hitcho, E., Krauss, M., Birge, S., Dunagan, W., Fischer, I., Johnson, S., Nast, P. A., Costantinou, E., Fraser, V. J.
Patient falls refer to patients’ unplanned descent to the floor with or without injuries to the patients. Patient falls are common for inpatients, averaging 2.3 to 7 falls per 1,000 patient days. About 30% of the falls lead to injuries, which contribute to higher healthcare cost. In order to prevent falls, it is very important to understand the epidemiology of patient falls, including the characteristics of fallers, the distribution and patterns of falls, contributing factors, and fall-related injuries.
Added August 2012
Cancer Patients' Satisfaction With Care in Traditional and Innovative Ambulatory Oncology Clinics
2008
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 251-257
Author(s): Groff, S. L., Carlson, L. E., Tsang, K., Potter, B. J.
Recent advances in cancer care allow more cancer patients to be treated on an ambulatory care basis, whether chemotherapy, radiation therapy or follow-up care. Care can include physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. Ambulatory oncology clinics have the opportunity to create positive treatment experiences for patients.
Added October 2012
Patient Satisfaction: Evaluating the Success of Hospital Ward Redesign
2007
Journal for Healthcare Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 44-49
Author(s): Kline, T. J. B., Baylis, B. W. , Chatur, F., Morrison, S. A., White, D. E. , Flin, R. H., Ghali, W. A.
Numerous studies asses of the quality of patient care through patient satisfaction measures, and others gauge the interaction between caregivers and patients, but physical facilities are also cited as an important contributor to the patient experience. This study considers a Canadian context, where standards differ from those in the US (e.g. semi-private and ward rooms at the time of the study) and patient satisfaction may be less intrinsic as a benchmark, due to the government structure of care.
Added October 2012
Outcomes of environmental appraisal of different hospital waiting areas
2003
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 35
Pages 842-869
Author(s): Leather, P., Beale, D., Santos, A., Watts, J., Lee, L.
Hospitals can be unfamliar environments and can create negative feelings and stress. The physical environmentcan be a source of stress or haved an effect on coping resources. Past research identifies disparities and hierarchical differences between the way environmental needs and desires are prioritized for clinical and medical staff; inpatients; outpatients; and visitors. Few studies evaluate ambulatory care environments.
Added October 2012
Increased efficiency in evaluating patients with suspected tuberculosis by use of a dedicated airborne infection isolation unit
2006
American Journal Of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 34
Pages 69-72
Author(s): Leonard, M.K., Egan, K.B., Kourbatova, E., White, N., Parrott, P., Del Rio, C., Blumberg, H.M.
Added October 2012
Distribution of multi-resistant Gram-negative versus Gram-positive bacteria in the hospital inanimate environment
2004
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 56
Pages 191-197
Author(s): Lemmen, S.W., Hafner, H., Zollman, D., Stanzel, S., Lutticken, R.
Added October 2012
Adverse environmental conditions in the respiratory and medical ICU settings
1994
Chest
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 105
Pages 1211-6
Author(s): Meyer, T.J., Eveloff, S.E., Bauer, M.S., Schwartz, W.A., Hill, N.S., Millman, R.P.
Added October 2012
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fall Prevention Strategies in Old Peoples™ Homes.
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 83-87
Author(s): McMurdo, M.E.T., Millar, A.M., Daly, F.
Added October 2012
A decade of reduced gram-negative infections and mortality associated with improved isolation of burned patients
1994
Archives of Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 129
Pages 1306-9
Author(s): McManus, A.T., Mason, A.D., Jr., McManus, W.F., Pruitt, B.A., Jr.
Added October 2012
Adolescent preferences for rooming during hospitalization
1998
Journal of Adolescent Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 23
Pages 89-93
Author(s): Miller, N.O., Friedman, S.B., Coupey, S.M.
Added October 2012
Patients' Satisfaction with Psychiatric Treatment: Comparison Between an Open and a Closed Ward
2002
Psychiatric Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 73
Pages 93
Author(s): Muller, M.J., SchlÃsser, R., Kapp-Steen, G., Schanz, B., Benkert, O.
Added October 2012
Architectural planning of children's hosptial wards from a point of view of play environment as assessed by children
2002
Journal of Architecture, Planning, and Environmental Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Naka, A., Senda, M., Tsuji, Y., Yata, T.
Added October 2012
A study of the value of simple protective isolation in patients with granulocytopenia
1981
New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 304
Pages 448-53
Author(s): Nauseef, W.M., Maki, D.G.
Added October 2012
Do patients and their relatives prefer single cubicles or shared wards?
2002
Palliative Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 16
Pages 445-6
Author(s): Pease, N.J., Finlay, I.G.
Added October 2012
From a radial operating theater to a self-contained operating table
2006
Anaesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 61
Pages 548-552
Author(s): Ofek, E., Pizov, R., Bitterman, N.
Added October 2012
Social interaction on a geriatrics ward
1958
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 128-133
Author(s): Sommer, R., Ross, H.
Added October 2012
Are patients' views on seclusion associated with lack of privacy in the ward?
2006
Archives Of Psychiatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 20
Pages 282-287
Author(s): Stolker, J.J., Nijman, H.L.I., Zwanikken, P.-H.
Added October 2012
Considerations on isolation rooms and alternative pressure ventilation systems
2004
Ann Ig
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 16
Pages 777-801
Author(s): Cacciari, P., Giannoni, R., Marcelli, E., Cercenelli, L.
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