Legibility of floor plans and wayfinding satisfaction of residents in Care and Attention homes in Hong Kong
2018
Australasian Journal on Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 37
Pages E139-E143
Author(s): Tao, Y., Gou, Z., Lau, S. S.-Y., Lu, Y., Fu, J.
This study takes place in Hong Kong, where “Care and Attention” homes are defined as healthcare facilities treating patients with moderate mental and physical impairments. Hong Kong’s high population density directly affects healthcare infrastructure; accordingly, this study focuses on a high-density, high-population Care and Attention home.
Added August 2018
Objective and subjective evaluation of psychiatric ward redesign
1984
The American Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 141
Pages 639-644
Author(s): Whitehead, C. C., Polsky, R. H., Crookshank, C., Fik, E.
At the time of this study, relatively little research had been done to explore the potential benefits of incorporating architectural designs geared specifically towards improved patient well-being in psychiatric treatment environments. A “psychoenvironmental” model incorporating therapeutic architectural designs into psychiatric healthcare environments was developed before the publication of this study; however, this particular model had not yet been examined empirically.
Added August 2018
Examining the association between hospital-onset Clostridium difficile infection and multiple-bed room exposure: A case-control study
2018
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 39
Pages 1068-1073
Author(s): Vaisman, A., Jula, M., Wagner, J., Winston, L. G.
Added August 2018
Nonpharmacological Interventions for Sleep Promotion on Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review
2018
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 15
Pages 386-393
Author(s): Liao, J.-H., Hu, R.-F., Su, L.-J., Wang, S., Xu, Q., Qian, X.-F., He, H.-G.
Added August 2018
Distribution characteristics, growth, reproduction and transmission modes and control strategies for microbial contamination in HVAC systems: A literature review
2018
Energy and Buildings
Journal Article
Author(s): Liu, Z., Ma, S., Cao, G., Meng, C., He, B.-J.
Added August 2018
Experimental assessment of different mixing air ventilation systems on ventilation performance and exposure to exhaled contaminants in hospital rooms
2018
Energy and Buildings
Journal Article
Author(s): Berlanga, F. A., Olmedo, I., de Adana, M. R., Villafruela, J. M., San José, J. F., Castro, F.
Added August 2018
Safety in psychiatric inpatient care: The impact of risk management culture on mental health nursing practice
2017
Nursing Inquiry
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 24
Pages e12199
Author(s): Slemon, A., Jenkins, E., Bungay, V.
Added August 2018
Affordance-Based Evaluations that Focus on Supporting the Needs of Users
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 147-155
Author(s): Bardenhagen, E., Rodiek, S.
Added August 2018
Understanding Evidence-Based Research Methods: Developing and Conducting Effective Surveys
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 3
Pages 8-13
Author(s): Etchegaray, J. M., Fischer, W. G.
Added August 2018
Integrated Framework for Patient Safety and Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities Retrofit Projects
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 68-85
Author(s): Mohammadpour, A., Anumba, C. J., Messner, J. I.
Added August 2018
Healthcare Facility Benchmarking
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 28-37
Author(s): Mulva, S. P., Dai, J.
Added August 2018
Shared Opportunities on Institutional Lands: On-Site Food Production, Its Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 144-154
Author(s): Knezevic, I., Mount, P., Clement, C.
Added August 2018
Directions in Healthcare Research: Pointers from Retailing and Services Marketing
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 87-100
Author(s): Van Rompay, T. J. L., Tanja-Dijkstra, K.
Added August 2018
Facing the challenge of patient transfers: Using ceiling lifts in healthcare facilities
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 2
Pages 6-16
Author(s): Vieira, E. R., Miller, L.
Manual patient transfers contribute to a higher rate of injury for healthcare providers. Manual patient transfers present a high risk of injury and nurses are at significant risk for transfer-related injury, including low back problems.
Added August 2018
Private Investment in Hospitals: A Comparison of Three Healthcare Systems and Possible Implications for Real Estate Strategies
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 70-86
Author(s): van der Zwart, J., van der Voordt, T., de Jonge, H.
Added August 2018
A Classification of Healthcare Facilities: Toward the Development of Energy Performance Benchmarks for Day Surgery Centers in Australia
2015
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages 139-157
Author(s): Ahmed, T. M. F., Rajagopalan, P., Fuller, R.
Added August 2018
Exploring the relationships between patient room layout and patient satisfaction
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 91-107
Author(s): MacAllister, L., Zimring, C., Ryherd, E.
Added August 2018
Incentivizing the Daylit Hospital: The Green Guide for Health Care Approach
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 92-112
Author(s): Pradinuk, R.
Added August 2018
Building Connections: A Clinical Operations View of Activation Planning
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 113-126
Author(s): Cuddeback, K. T., Redden, P.
Added August 2018
Development and Application of a Clinical Microsystem Simulation Methodology for Human Factors-Based Research of Alarm Fatigue
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 91-104
Author(s): Kobayashi, L., Gosbee, J. W., Merck, D. L.
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