What Is Population Health?
2003-3
American Journal of Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 93
Pages 380-383
Author(s): Kindig, D., Stoddart, G.
Added August 2016
Can we help persons with dementia find their way in a new environment?
2003
Aging & Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 7
Pages 363-371
Author(s): McGilton, K. S., Rivera, T. M., Dawson, P.
Added September 2014
Elderhood in Eden
2003
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 19
Pages 282-290
Author(s): Thomas, W. H., Johansson, C.
Increasing numbers of our elders are entering nursing homes and assisted living facilities every day. The Eden Alternative and the new Green House Project, offer a fundamentally different way of looking at elderhood. The premise: caring for our elders in places that are much more like gardens and much less like institutions results in enhanced quality of life as well as improved clinical outcomes.
Added July 2014
Increased Light Exposure Consolidates Sleep and Strengthens Circadian Rhythms in Severe Alzheimer's Disease Patients Increased Light Exposure Consolidates Sleep and Strengthens Circadian Rhythms in Severe Alzheimer's Disease Patients
2003
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 1
Pages 22-36
Author(s): Ancoli-Israel, S., Gehrman, P., Martin, J. L., Shochat, T., Marler, M., Corey-Bloom, J., Levi, L.
Studies with examined levels of illumination in adults have shown that the average level and the average amount of bright light exposure is lower in the elderly compared to younger adults, particularly in patients who are institutionalized with dementia. Although insufficient light exposure has been implied as a cause of sleep fragmentation, until recently there had been little direct evidence for this correlation. A recent study suggested that daytime light exposure impacts both nighttime sleep consolidation and timing of peak activity level (Shochat et al., 2000). In an attempt to improve sleep in nursing home patients, the current laboratory study exposed patients with mixed types of dementia to 2,500 lux for two hours a day for 10 days either in the morning or in the evening and tested the impact of the bright lighting on sleep and circadian rhythms.
Added April 2014
Effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention on falls in nursing home residents
2003
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 51
Pages 306–313
Author(s): Becker, C., Kron, M., Lindemann, U., Sturm, E., Eichner, B., Walter-Jung, B., Nikolaus, T.
Older people are particularly susceptible to falls and fractures due to mobility limitations and physical instability. Falls and fractures commonly result in functional deterioration, increased medical costs, and increased burden for all involved in the care setting. Attempts to prevent falls and reduce fall and fracture incidence rates both at home and in long-term care facilities span from educational interventions to adjustments of medication intake to environmental adaptations.
Added March 2014
Effect of ultraviolet germicidal lights installed in office ventilation systems on workers' health and well-being: Double-blind, multiple crossover trial
2003
The Lancet
Journal Article
Issue 9398
Volume 362
Pages 1785-1790
Author(s): Menzies, D., Popa, J., Hanley, J.A., Rand, T., Milton, D. K.
Most commercial buildings in North America are mechanically ventilated with sealed exterior shells. In this type of highly automatically controlled indoor environment, microbial contamination of the HVAC system often contributes to building-related illness and symptoms in building occupants, such as outbreaks of rhinitis, humidifier fever, asthma, hypersensitivity problems, and so on. Contamination of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa has been found on various parts of HVAC systems such as air cooling units, cooling coils, and drip pans.
Added October 2012
Distraction therapy with nature sights and sounds reduces pain during flexible bronchoscopy: A complementary approach to routine analgesia
2003
Chest
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 123
Pages 941-948
Author(s): Diette, G.B., Lechtzin, N, Haponik, E, Devrotes, A, Rubin, H
The demand for better healthcare includes the demand for proper treatment of pain. Joint commission standards for maintaining accreditation also apply to chronic medical conditions and the management of pain. Non-pharmacological methods of managing pain have gained popularity because patients can continue to experience pain despite the use of premedication analgesics and sedatives. Besides there are often side-effects associated with any use of medication. This is of particular concern for invasive procedures such as Flexible Bronchoscopy (FB) that can be frightening and painful for patients.
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
Nursing unit configuration and its relationship to noise and nurse walking behavior: An AIDS/HIV unit case study
2003
AIA Academy Journal
Web Page
Issue 5/26/2004
Volume 2004
Author(s): Shepley, M.M., Davies, K.
Added October 2012
Interior components of a patient-care unit: Impact on the experiences of children undergoing treatment for eating disorders
Author(s): Sheth, S.N.
Added October 2012
Art therapy with hospitalized pediatric patients
2003
Department of Art Education
Thesis
Volume Doctorate of Philosophy
Pages 156
Author(s): Bordonaro, G.
Added October 2012
The architectural healthcare environment and its effects on patient health outcomes: A report on an NHS estates funded research project
Author(s): Lawson, B.R., Phiri, M.
Added October 2012
Reducing workload and increasing patient safety through work and workspace design.
2003
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement
Report
Author(s): Carayon, P., Alvarado, C.J., Hundt, A.S.
Added October 2012
Promoting patient safety through facility design
2003
Healthcare Executive
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 16-20
Author(s): Wolf, E.J.
Added October 2012
The use of protective isolation
2003
Nursing Times
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 99
Pages 26-7
Author(s): Wigglesworth, N.
Added October 2012
The Effect of Preferred Music Genre Selection Versus Preferred Song Selection on Experimentally Induced Anxiety Levels
2003
The Journal of Music Therapy
Journal Article
Author(s): Walworth, D.D.
Added October 2012
Designing the accident and emergency system: lessons from manufacturing
2003
Emergency Medicine Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 20
Pages 126-30
Author(s): Walley, P.
Added October 2012
Guidelines and health care buildings
2003
World Hospitals and Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 39
Pages 24-5, 28-31, 42 pasim
Author(s): Vavili, F.
Added October 2012
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in clinical dentistry: Strategies to address the mechanisms leading to musculoskeletal disorders
2003
Journal of the American Dental Association
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 134
Pages 1604-1612
Author(s): Valachi, B., Valachi, K.
Added October 2012
Effects of environmental simulations and television on blood donor stress
2003
Journal of Architectural & Planning Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 38-47
Author(s): Ulrich, R.S., Simons, R.F., Miles, M.A.
Added October 2012
