Patients’ Perspectives on the Design of Hospital Outpatient Areas
2017
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 7
Pages 117
Author(s): Zhao, Y., Mourshed, M.
More and more designers and other stakeholders are emphasizing that the design of healthcare facilities need to be informed by patient perspectives. Authors indicate that even though the intent in the architecture and construction industry is to incorporate patient-centered design, there is little research reflecting the perspectives on the design factors in healthcare facilities.
Added December 2017
Role of Viral Bioaerosols in Nosocomial Infections and Measures for Prevention and Control
2017
Journal of Aerosol Science
Journal Article
Author(s): Bing-Yuan, Zhang, Y.-H., Leung, N. H. L., Cowling, B. J., Yang, Z.-F.
Added December 2017
Evidence and speculation: Reimagining approaches to architecture and research within the paediatric hospital
2018
Medical Humanities
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 44
Pages 146-152
Author(s): McLaughlan, R., Pert, A.
Added December 2017
Two Decades (1993-2012) of Adult Intensive Care Unit Design: A Comparative Study of the Physical Design Features of the Best Practice Examples
2014
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 37
Pages 3
Author(s): Rashid, M.
Added December 2017
Evaluating quality of life in residential care buildings
2007
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 35
Pages 514-528
Author(s): Torrington, J.
Added December 2017
Assessing the physical environment of older people’s residential care facilities: Development of the Swedish version of the Sheffield Care Environment Assessment Matrix (S-SCEAM)
2015
BMC Geriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 3
Author(s): Nordin, S., Elf, M., McKee, K., Wijk, H.
Added December 2017
Lighting assessment of ergonomic workstation for radio diagnostic reporting
2017
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 57
Pages 42-54
Author(s): Leccese, F., Salvadori, G., Montagnani, C., Ciconi, A., Rocca, M.
Diagnostic imaging involves traditional radiology, computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each of these procedures involves assessment, planning, execution, reporting, and verifying results. Present-day technology involves the processing of images by computer software. Reporting involves viewing these images on diagnostic monitors. While the authors contend that there...
Added December 2017
The Impact of Environmental Design on Doffing Personal Protective Equipment in a Healthcare Environment: A Formative Human Factors Trial
2017
Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 38
Pages 712-717
Author(s): Herlihey, T. A., Gelmi, S., Cafazzo, J. A., Hall, T. N. T.
Added November 2017
A Novel ICU Hand-Over Tool: The Glass Door of the Patient Room
2017
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 32
Pages 514-519
Author(s): Wessman, B. T., Sona, C., Schallom, M.
The Institute of Medicine has identified poor communication among the patient care team as one of the most common causes of serious errors in patient care. There was a desire in this organization to create a culture of team-oriented continuity of care by changing the mindset of handoff reporting to handover reporting communication among multidisciplinary care team members on key aspects of the patient’s daily plan of care. They developed a communication tool that included key areas of care (tests, care goals and progress toward those goals, treatments, and consultation recommendations) and printed the topic areas on the glass door of the patient room. The information was updated regularly throughout the day/night so that the most current information on patient status was available any time for rounding by various care providers, specialists, and consultants. The information was also available for viewing by the patient’s family.
Added November 2017
Appraisal of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in healthcare facilities: A literature review
2015
Sustainable Cities and Society
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 17
Pages 61-68
Author(s): Nimlyat, P. S., Kandar, M. Z.
Added November 2017
Environment in pediatric wards: Light, sound, and temperature
2015
Sleep Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 16
Pages 1041-1048
Author(s): Oliveira, L., Gomes, C., Bacelar Nicolau, L., Ferreira, L., Ferreira, R.
Sleep is crucial to the well-being of humans, especially so for the recovery of those undergoing treatment or recuperating in hospitals. The authors cite studies that allude to the relevance quality of sleep has on health, neurodevelopment, generally, and to immune functioning and healing in patients.
Added November 2017
Thermal comfort of patients: Objective and subjective measurements in patient rooms of a Belgian healthcare facility
2011
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 46
Pages 1195-1204
Author(s): Verheyen, J., Theys, N, Allonsius, L., Descamps, F.
Added November 2017
Participatory facility design challenges in two university hospitals
2017
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 3-16
Author(s): Reijula, J., Ruohomäki, V., Lahtinen, M., Reijula, K.
Added November 2017
Electromagnetic Interference with Wireless Communication in Hospitals Newly Identified Problems with Medical Telemeter Systems
Author(s): Hanada, E., Ishida, Kai, Kudou, T.
Added November 2017
Bright Light Delights: Effects of Daily Light Exposure on Emotions, Restactivity Cycles, Sleep and Melatonin Secretion in Severely Demented Patients
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1063-1075
Author(s): Münch, M., Schmieder, M., Bieler, K., Goldbach, R., Fuhrmann, T., Zumstein, N., Vonmoos, P., Scartezzini, J.-L., Wirz-Justice, A., Cajochen, C.
Exposure to sufficient light on a daily basis is important for individuals to maintain their health. Studies have shown that light has an effect on heart rate, body temperature, human behavior, mood, body hormones, genes, and cognitive ability.
Added November 2017
Reducing medical-surgical inpatient falls and injuries with videos, icons and alarms
2017
BMJ Open Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 6
Pages e000119
Author(s): Cuttler, S. J., Barr-Walker, J., Cuttler, L.
Added November 2017
The Influence of the Physical Environment on Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings: A Review of the Empirical Literature
2017
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Cooke, H. A., Cowie, H., Razaghi, L.
Several studies have shown that properly designed interior spaces have a positive effect on residents with dementia in long-term care facilities. Wayfinding and orientation can be enhanced through good planning of the facility as well as activities of daily living and autonomy.
Added November 2017
The effect of cycled lighting in the intensive care unit on sleep, activity and physiological parameters: A pilot study
2017
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Engwall, M., Fridh, I., Jutengren, G., Bergbom, I., Sterner, A., Lindahl, B.
Added November 2017
The effects of spectral tuning of evening ambient light on melatonin suppression, alertness and sleep
2017
Physiology & Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Rahman, S. A., St Hilaire, M. A., Lockley, S. W.
Added November 2017
Blue-Enriched Lighting for Older People Living in Care Homes: Effect on Activity, Actigraphic Sleep, Mood and Alertness
2017
Current Alzheimer Research
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 14
Pages 1053-1062
Author(s): Hopkins, S., Morgan, P. L., Schlangen, L. J. M., Williams, P., Skene, D. J., Middleton, B.
Residents of long-term care homes suffer from natural light deprivation and other age-related physical conditions. This includes changes in sleep patterns and a decrease in sleep efficiency. Lack of light exposure negatively affects circadian systems and consequently affects sleep.
Added November 2017
