Quality of life and building design in residential and nursing homes for older people
2004
Ageing and Society
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 24
Pages 941-962
Author(s): Parker, C., Barnes, S., McKee, K., Morgan, K., Torrington, J., Tregenza, P.
Older people living in residential and nursing care homes spend a large proportion of their time within the boundaries of the home, and may depend on the environment to compensate for their physical or cognitive frailties. Regulations and guidelines on the design of care buildings have accumulated over time with little knowledge of their impact on the quality of life of building users. The Design...
Added September 2014
Evidence-based design for infants and staff in the neonatal intensive care unit
2004
Clinics in Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 299–311
Author(s): Shepley, M. M.
There has been a marked increase in evidence-based studies relating to neonatal intensive care units in pediatric healthcare literature. While it is acknowledged that clinical, operational, and social dimensions play the most significant role in healing, the physical environment has also been universally identified as a critical factor. Conscientious architects are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of design decisions on the sensory environment of the neonatal intensive care unit.
Added July 2014
Violence In Healthcare Facilities: Lessons From the Veterans Health Administration
2004
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Journal Article
Volume 46
Pages 1158-1165
Author(s): Hodgson, M.J. , Reed, R., Craig,T., Murphy, F., Lehmann, L., Belton, L., Warren, N.
The authors examined assault frequency and risk factors in healthcare.
Added May 2014
Incidents relating to the intra-hospital transfer of critically ill patients
2004
Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 30
Pages 1579-1585
Author(s): Beckmann, U., Gillies, D. M., Berenholtz, S. M., Wu, A. W., Pronovost, P.
Transportation of critically ill patients between hospitals can increase complications. Intrahospital transportation poses many of the same risks. Examining these incidents could uncover ways to improve patient safety during transportation.
Added April 2014
Interventions for the prevention of falls in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Issue 7441
Volume 328
Pages 680-686
Author(s): Chang, J.T., Morton, S.C, Rubenstein, L. Z., Mojica, W.A., Maglione, M., Suttorp, M.J., Shekelle, P. G.
Falls are a major health concern for older adults worldwide, not only because of the potential for fractures and head injuries, but also for the emotional toll—the fear and anxiety—that can develop as a result of an injury or close call. While the literature on fall interventions is vast, there is limited understanding about the best methods for preventing falls. The authors conducted an extensive review and analysis of relevant, rigorous research trials to assess the relative effectiveness of different types of fall interventions. Under comparison were falls risk assessment and management programs, exercise programs, environmental modification programs, and educational interventions.
Added March 2014
The use of single patient rooms versus multiple occupancy rooms in acute care environments
2004
Coalition for Health Environments Research (CHER)
Report
Author(s): Chaudhury, H, Mahmood, A , Valente, M
Added October 2012
Color in Healthcare Environments: A Critical Review of the Research Literature
2004
Coalition for Health Environments Research
Report
Author(s): Tofle, R.B., Schwartz, B., Yoon, S.-Y., Max-Royale, A.
Added October 2012
Healthy Lighting for the Visual, Circadian and Perceptual Systems
2004
The Center for Health Design
Magazine Article
Author(s): Simeonova, M.
Added October 2012
Labyrinths Provide Balance & Offer Healing
2004
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Ferre, R.
Added October 2012
The Use of Single Patient Rooms vs. Multiple Occupancy Rooms in Acute Care Environments
2004
Coalition for Health Environments Research
Report
Volume Coalition for Health Environments Research
Author(s): Chaudhury, H.
Added October 2012
First, do no harm: the impact of the practice environment on patient safety
2004
Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 36
Pages 26-8
Author(s): Winslow, W.
Added October 2012
Recommendations and guidelines regarding the preferred research protocol for investigating the impact of an optimal healing environment on patients with hypertension
2004
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Journal Article
Volume 10 Suppl 1
Pages S245-50
Author(s): Wesa, K.M., Grimm, R.H., Jr.
Added October 2012
Infection and disease transmission in the athletic training setting
2004
International Journal of Athletic Therapy Today
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 11-15
Author(s): Walsh, K., Raedeke, S.G.
Added October 2012
Evidence-based hospital design improves health care outcomes: patients, families, and staff can benefit from improved design
2004
Care Management
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 38
Author(s): Rollins, J. A.
Added October 2012
Facility profile. Creating a Planetree inpatient psychiatric unit
2004
Health Facilities Management
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 17
Pages 12-13
Author(s): Tirlington, R.G.
Added October 2012
Fungal endophthalmitis caused by Paecilomyces variotii following cataract surgery: a presumed operating room air-conditioning system contamination
2004
Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 82
Pages 232-235
Author(s): Tarkkanen, A., Raivio, V., Anttila, V.J., Tommila, P., Ralli, R., Merenmies, L., Immonen, I.
Added October 2012
Caring for the orthopaedic patient who is obese
2004
Orthopaedic Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 204-210
Author(s): Taggart, H.M., Mincer, A.B., Thompson, A.W.
Added October 2012
Is it safe to treat allogeneic stem cell transplanted recipients at home during the pancytopenic phase?
2004
La Presse Medicale
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 33
Pages 474-478
Author(s): Svahn, B.M., Bjurman, B., Myrback, K.E., Aschan, J., Ringden, O.
Added October 2012
Examining how workspace affects patient safety
2004
Briefings on Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 1-12
Author(s): specified, A.n.n.
Added October 2012
Horticultural therapy: The 'healing garden' and gardening in rehabilitation measures at Danderyd hospital rehabilitation clinic, Sweden
2004
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 7
Pages 245-260
Author(s): Soderback, I., Soderstrom, M., Schalander, E.
Added October 2012
