ICU nurses' experiences of environmental elements and their meaning for patient care at an ICU: A qualitative content analysis
2019
Nordic Journal of Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 39
Pages 59-67
Author(s): Petersson, E., Wångdahl, L., Olausson, S.
Previous research on the intensive care unit (ICU) environment has focused primarily on outcomes for patients (e.g., infection prevention, delirium, and satisfaction). There is very little research examining the impact of the ICU environment on staff.
Added June 2018
The relationship between soundscapes and challenging behavior: A small-scale intervention study in a healthcare organization for individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities
2018
Building Acoustics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 25
Pages 123-135
Author(s): van den Bosch, K. A., Andringa, T. C., Post, W. J., Ruijssenaars, W. A., Vlaskamp, Carla
Added June 2018
Microbial Load in Septic and Aseptic Procedure Rooms
2017
Deutsches Ärzteblatt International
Journal Article
Issue 27-28
Volume 114
Pages 465-472
Author(s): Harnoss, J.-C., Assadian, O., Karl Diener, M., Müller, T., Baguhl, Romy, Dettenkofer, M., Scheerer, L., Kohlmann, T., Heidecke, C.-D., Gessner, S., Büchler, M. W., Kramer, A.
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Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty?
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 45
Pages 1267-1272
Author(s): Parvizi, J., Barnes, S., Shohat, N., Edmiston, C. E.
Operating rooms (ORs) typically are equipped with several layers of defense against the spread of airborne contaminants (also known as airborne microbial populations) that can lead to surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing surgical procedures that involve device implantation.
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Factors influencing microbial colonies in the air of operating rooms
2018
BMC Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Shaw, L. F., Chen, I. H., Chen, C. S., Wu, H. H., Lai, L. S., Chen, Y. Y., Wang, F. D.
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The role of place on healthcare quality improvement: A qualitative case study of a teaching hospital
2018
Social Science & Medicine
Journal Article
Author(s): Melo, S.
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Nebraska Biocontainment Unit Design and Operations
2015
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 45
Pages 298–301
Author(s): Lenaghan, P. A., Schwedhelm, M.
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Transition to a New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Positive Effects on Staff Working Environment and How the Physical Environment Facilitates Family-Centered Care
2017
The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 31
Pages 75
Author(s): van den Berg, J., Bäck, F., Hed, Z., Edvardsson, D.
Added June 2018
Integrated living environment: Measurements in modern energy efficient smart building with implemented the functionality of telemedicine
2017
Measurement
Journal Article
Author(s): Jabłoński, I.
Added June 2018
Adding value by health care real estate: Parameters, priorities, and interventions
2016
Journal of Corporate Real Estate
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 18
Pages 145-159
Author(s): van der Voordt, T. J.M.
Added June 2018
Refinement of the Hybrid Neuroendovascular Operating Suite: Current and Future Applications
2016
World Neurosurgery
Journal Article
Author(s): Ashour, R., See, A. P., Dasenbrock, H. H., Khandelwal, P., Patel, N. J., Belcher, B., Aziz-Sultan, M. A.
Added June 2018
Transition from health and social care buildings to use-needs oriented environments of care for people living with dementia
Author(s): Pantzartzis, E., Peeters, R., Price, A. D. F.
Added June 2018
Understanding Design Vulnerabilities in the Physical Environment Relating to Patient Fall Patterns in a Psychiatric Hospital: Seven Years of Sentinel Events
2019
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 25
Pages 134-145
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Portillo, M., Carmel-Gilfilen, C.
Finding effective ways to prevent patient falls and fall-related injuries has been an ongoing struggle and debate for many modern medical practitioners. Previous studies have shown that nearly 30% of falls that occur in hospital settings result in injuries and, subsequently, additional treatments.
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Towards age-friendly hospitals in developing countries: A case study in Iran
2015
Health Promotion Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 42-51
Author(s): Ahmadi, A., Seyedin, H., Fadaye-Vatan, R.
Added June 2018
Older Adult Inpatient Falls in Acute Care Hospitals: Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Environmental Factors.
2015
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 41
Pages 29-43
Author(s): Zhao, Y. L., Kim, H.
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A new value stream mapping approach for healthcare environments
2016
Production Planning & Control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 27
Pages 24-48
Author(s): Henrique, D. B., Rentes, A. F., Filho, M.r G., Esposto, K. F.
Added June 2018
Thermal environment conditions in Polish operating rooms
2015
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Uścinowicz, P., Chludzińska, M., Bogdan, A.
Added June 2018
Care at the End of Life: Design Priorities for People with Dementia
2016
Innovation in Medicine and Healthcare 2015
Book Section
Author(s): Macdonald, A. S., Robinson, L.
Added June 2018
Design as a Rehabilitative Tool for People with Acquired Brain Injury: Mapping the Field
2015
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 40
Pages 21-38
Author(s): Smith, D., Macdonald, J.
Added June 2018
Green hospital design: integrating quality function deployment and end-user demands
2016
Journal of Cleaner Production
Journal Article
Author(s): Wood, L. C., Wang, C., Abdul-Rahman, H., Jamal Abdul-Nasir, N. S.
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