Investigating the fall-injury reducing effect of impact absorbing flooring among female nursing home residents: initial results
2015
Injury Prevention
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 21
Pages 320-324
Author(s): Gustavsson, J., Bonander, C., Andersson, R., Nilson, F.
Added October 2015
The role of building design and interiors in ageing actively at home
2015
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 43
Pages 582-601
Author(s): Ahrentzen, S., Tural, E.
Added October 2015
The role of noise in clinical environments with particular reference to mental health care: A narrative review
2015
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 52
Pages 1514-1524
Author(s): Brown, B., Rutherford, P., Crawford, P.
The problem of noise in healthcare environments has been discussed in a variety of contexts, including psychology, sociology, built environment studies, and nursing. It has been well documented that the element of noise within clinical settings can elevate stress, impede recovery, and disturb sleep. But despite the extensive literature discussing the effects of noise in clinical settings, scarcely any research has been done on the role noise plays in mental healthcare environments.
Added October 2015
A study of agitation, conflict and containment in association with change in ward physical environment
2015
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 01
Volume 11
Pages 27-35
Author(s): Jenkins, O., Dye, S., Foy, C.
Patients in psychiatric intensive care units or PICUs can be a threat to themselves, staff, and other patients because of aggressive and agitated behavior. The authors allude to past research where such behavior has been attributed to age, gender, diagnosis, psychopathology, substance abuse, staff-patient interaction, as well as staff, patient, and environmental traits.
Added October 2015
Outdoor Environments at Three Nursing Homes: Semantic Environmental Descriptions
2015
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 1-2
Volume 29
Pages 53-76
Author(s): Bengtsson, A., Hägerhäll, C., Englund, J.-E., Grahn, P.
The authors call attention to research that indicates the importance of outdoor environments to the lives of elderly people in nursing homes. Nursing homes vary in terms of outdoor environments – from none to very elaborate establishments, with no evidence as to whether these meet the needs and desires of their users.
Added October 2015
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Nurses in Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, and Home Health Care A Comprehensive Review
2015
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 57
Pages 754-792
Author(s): Davis, Kermit G., Kotowski, Susan E.
Added October 2015
Adjacency in hospital planning
2015
8th Vienna International Conference on Mathematical Modelling MATHMOD 2015
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 48
Pages 862-867
Author(s): Lorenz, W. E., Bicher, M., Wurzer, G. X.
Added October 2015
Architects in interdisciplinary contexts: Representational practices in healthcare design
2015
Design Studies
Journal Article
Author(s): Kasali, A., Nersessian, N. J.
Added October 2015
One size fits all? Mixed methods evaluation of the impact of 100% single-room accommodation on staff and patient experience, safety and costs
2015
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 25
Pages 241-256
Author(s): Maben, J., Griffiths, P., Penfold, C., Simon, M, Anderson, J. E., Robert, G., Pizzo, E., Hughes, J., Murrells, T., Barlow, J.
Authors indicate that despite the trend to adopt single-patient rooms, there is a dearth of strong evidence regarding its effect on healthcare quality and safety. When a hospital in England moved to a new building with 100% single rooms, a before-and-after move study was conducted on patient and staff experience, safety outcomes, and cost analysis. The study found that over two-thirds of the patients and one-fifth of the staff preferred single rooms.
Added September 2015
Loving Nature From the Inside Out: A Biophilia Matrix Identification Strategy for Designers
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 115-130
Author(s): McGee, B., Marshall-Baker, A.
Added September 2015
Hospital Patient Room Design: The Issues Facing 23 Occupational Groups Who Work in Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 98-114
Author(s): Lavender, S. A., Sommerich, C. M., Patterson, E. S., Sanders, E. B.-N., Evans, K. D., Park, S., Umar, R.-Z. R., Li, J.
Added September 2015
Effects of Newly Designed Hospital Buildings on Staff Perceptions: A Pre-Post Study to Validate Design Decisions
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 77-97
Author(s): Schreuder, E., van Heel, L., Goedhart, R., Dusseldorp, E., Schraagen, J. M., Burdorf, A.
Added September 2015
Evidence-Based and Value-Based Decision Making About Healthcare Design: An Economic Evaluation of the Safety and Quality Outcomes
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 58-76
Author(s): Zadeh, R. S., Sadatsafavi, H., Xue, R.
Added September 2015
Field Research and Parametric Analysis in a Medical–Surgical Unit
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 41-57
Author(s): Nanda, U., Pati, S., Nejati, A.
Added September 2015
Demonstrating the Effect of the Built Environment on Staff Health-Related Quality of Life in Ambulatory Care Environments
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 25-40
Author(s): Wingler, D., Hector, R.
Added September 2015
Community-Engaged Public Health Research to Inform Hospital Campus Planning in a Low Socioeconomic Status Urban Neighborhood
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 12-24
Author(s): Brittin, J., Elijah-Barnwell, S., Nam, Y., Araz, O., Friedow, B., Jameton, A., Drummond, W., Huang, T. T.-K.
Added September 2015
Finding a Middle Ground: Exploring the Impact of Patient- and Family-Centered Design on Nurse–Family Interactions in the Neuro ICU
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 80-98
Author(s): Rippin, A. S., Zimring, C., Samuels, O., Denham, M. E.
Added September 2015
From Laboratory Research to a Clinical Trial: Copper Alloy Surfaces Kill Bacteria and Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 64-79
Author(s): Michels, H. T., Keevil, C. W., Salgado, C. D., Schmidt, M. G.
Added September 2015
Noise Levels in Patient Rooms and at Nursing Stations at Three VA Medical Centers
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 54-63
Author(s): Hill, J. N., LaVela, S. L.
Added September 2015
Detection and Measurement of Unhealthy, Environment-Derived Aerosol Materials in an Emergency Department
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 34-53
Author(s): Choi, B. Y., Kobayashi, L., Pathania, S., Miller, C. B., Locke, E. R., Stearns, B. C., Hudepohl, N. J., Patefield, S. S., Suner, S., Williams, K. A., Machan, J. T., Jay, G. D.
Added September 2015
