Influence of an Outdoor Garden on Mood and Stress in Older Persons
2002
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
Journal Article
Author(s): Rodiek, S. D.
Research conducted in healthcare settings shows that the presence of plants and natural environments in healthcare environments has a positive impact on patient outcome. The value of nature and gardening to the older adult is also reported in literature.
Added September 2014
Fall and Injury Prevention in Older People Living in Residential Care Facilities: A Cluster Randomized Trial
2002
Annals of Internal Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 136
Pages 733–741
Author(s): Jensen, J., Lundin-Olsson, L., Nyberg, L., Gustafson, Y.
Despite the fact that falls and resulting injuries are common in the residential care population, little is known about how to prevent falls. Research during the past 10 years around fall prevention has shown positive and negative results. Some of these inconsistent results could be explained by differences in target groups, interventions, and outcome measures.
Added May 2014
Effect of light treatment on sleep and circadian rhythms in demented nursing home patients
2002
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 50
Pages 282-289
Author(s): Ancoli-Israel, S., Martin, J. L., Kripke, D. F., Marler, M., Klauber, M. R.
The disturbed sleep seen in nursing home residents may be due to changes in circadian rhythms. Human circadian rhythms are biological cycles of about 24 hours that include sleep/wake, body temperature, and melatonin secretion cycles. A second reason for sleep disturbances in this population may be decreased exposure to bright light. Bright light (≥ 2,000 lux) appears to be one of the most powerful synchronizers of circadian rhythms, directly influencing melatonin secretion, sleep/wake patterns, and other circadian rhythms.
Added April 2014
Factors Determining Inpatient Satisfaction With Care
2002
Social Science & Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 54
Pages 493-504
Author(s): Thi, P. L.N. , Briancon,S., Empereur, F., Guillemin, F.
With the growing interest in patient-centered care, patient evaluations of their own experiences have been increasingly used to improve the quality of care. Factors associated with satisfaction are thought to include the structure, process and outcome of care as well as patient sociodemographic, physical and psychological status, and attitudes and expectations concerning medical care.
Added October 2012
Noninvasive ventilation in children
2002
European Respiratory Journal
Journal Article
Volume 20
Pages 1332-1342
Author(s): Norregaard, O.
Added October 2012
A tale of two countries: environmental impacts on social participation after spinal cord injury
2002
Spinal Cord
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 40
Pages 351-362
Author(s): Dijkers, M., Yavuzer, G., Ergin, S., Weitzenkamp, D., Whiteneck, G.G.
Added October 2012
STARBRIGHT World: Effects of an Electronic Network on the Social Environment of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
2002
Children's Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 31
Pages 47-68
Author(s): Battles, H., Wiener, L.
Added October 2012
The effects of interactive music therapy on hospitalized children with cancer: a pilot study
2002
Psycho-Oncology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 11
Pages 379-388
Author(s): Barrera, M.E., Rykov, M.H., Doyle, S.L.
Added October 2012
Do isolation rooms reduce the rate of nosocomial infections in the pediatric intensive care unit?
2002
Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 176-180
Author(s): Ben-Abraham, R., Keller, N., Szold, O., Vardi, A., Weinberg, M., Barzilay, Z., Paret, G.
To determine the effect of isolation rooms on the direct spread of nosocomial infections (NIs) owing to cross-colonization in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
Added August 2012
