Ambulatory infusion suite: pre- and post-occupancy evaluation
2012
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 40
Pages 700-712
Author(s): Shepley, M.M., Rybkowski, Z., Aliber, J., Lange, C.
The authors refer to the lack of research on the design of cancer facilities while emphasizing the need to study the impact of the physical environment of infusion suites on patient experience. This study evaluates the perceptions of patients and staff of two infusion suites – old and new, specifically in connection with social interaction, privacy, and access to nature.
Added December 2014
Linking Programming, Design and Post Occupancy Evaluation: A Primary Care Clinic Case Study
Author(s): Battisto, D., Franqui, D.
Added December 2014
Designing for distractions: a human factors approach to decreasing interruptions at a centralised medication station
2012
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 21
Pages 939-947
Author(s): Colligan, L., Guerlain, S., Steck, S. E., Hoke, T. R.
According to the authors, literature indicates that interruptions during the administration of medication in healthcare settings can lead to errors, and that such errors are likely to cause more harm in pediatric settings. The medication station in the study hospital is centrally located with an open design targeted to reduce nurse walking and increase time with patients.
Added December 2014
Exploring positive hospital ward soundscape interventions
2014
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 45
Pages 1454-1460
Author(s): Mackrill, J., Jennings, P., Cain, R.
Research has repeatedly shown strong relationships between human health and the characteristics of physical environments, such as a given environment’s soundscape. A soundscape encompasses all the sounds generated within an environment, rather than a single sound source like an air vent. While there have been negative health effects associated with the excessive sound often produced in hospital soundscapes, there potentially could be beneficial outcomes in maintaining and thoroughly understanding the soundscapes of certain hospital areas.
Added December 2014
The relationship between birth unit design and safe, satisfying birth: Developing a hypothetical model
2010
Midwifery
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 26
Pages 520-525
Author(s): Foureur, M., Davis, D., Fenwick, J., Leap, N., Iedema, R., Forbes, I., Homer, C. S. E.
The authors assert that just as the designed environment can impact health outcomes by disrupting effective communication and increasing patient and staff stress, it can also impact the experiences and outcomes for birthing women.
Added December 2014
An Immersive Virtual Reality Mock-Up for Design Review of Hospital Patient Rooms
2011
Collaborative Design in Virtual Environments
Book Section
Author(s): Dunston, P. S., Arns, L. L., Mcglothlin, J. D., Lasker, G. C., Kushner, A. G., Wang, X., Tsai, J. J.-H.
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Technologies in the wild (TiW): human factors implications for patient safety in the cardiovascular operating room
2013
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 56
Pages 205-219
Author(s): Pennathur, P. R., Thompson, D., Abernathy, J. H., Martinez, E. A., Pronovost, P. J., Kim, G. R., Bauer, L. C., Lubomski, L. H., Marsteller, J. A., Gurses, A. P.
Added December 2014
Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part one
2011
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 121-128
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
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Design of cardiovascular operating rooms for tomorrow's technology and clinical practice — Part 2
2012
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 33
Pages 57-65
Author(s): Rostenberg, B., Barach, P. R.
Added December 2014
Improved Efficiency and Safety for EVAR with Utilization of a Hybrid Room
2013
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 46
Pages 675-679
Author(s): Varu, V. N., Greenberg, J. I., Lee, J. T.
The authors allude to technological advances like image-guided and catheter-based interventions in connection with contemporary vascular surgery in recent years. They indicate that with procedures becoming more complex, dedicated interventional suites with suitably trained and experienced staff were becoming a necessity.
Added December 2014
The evolution of a purpose designed hybrid trauma operating room from the trauma service perspective: The RAPTOR (resuscitation with angiography percutaneous treatments and operative resuscitations)
2014
Injury
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 45
Pages 1413-1421
Author(s): Kirkpatrick, A. W., Vis, C., Dubé, M., Biesbroek, S., Ball, C. G., Laberge, J., Shultz, J., Rea, K., Sadler, D., Holcomb, J. B., Kortbeek, J.
Added December 2014
Human Factors Evaluation of an Interventional Trauma Operating Room Mock-up
Author(s): Biesbroek, S., Shultz, J., Kirkpatrick, A., Kortbeek, J.
Trauma operating rooms and angiography procedure rooms are separate entities in hospitals. An Interventional Trauma Operating Room (ITOR) with scope for both traditional surgery and interventional radiological procedures was designed to reduce the risk involved in moving unstable patients between the two treatment areas.
Added December 2014
When infrastructure transition and work practice redesign collide
2014
Journal of Organizational Change Management
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 955-972
Author(s): Tucker, D. A., Hendy, J., Barlow, J.
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Impact of Hospital Unit Design for Patient-Centered Care on Nurses’ Behavior
2010
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Seo, H.-B., Choi, Y.-S., Zimring, C.
Added December 2014
Two Case Studies in Human Factors in Healthcare: The Nurse and Older Patient
2010
Human-Centered Design of E-Health Technologies: Concepts, Methods and Applications: Concepts, Methods and Applications
Book Section
Author(s): Pak, R., Fink, N., Price, M., Battisto, D., Martina, Z.
Added December 2014
Patient's Perceived Satisfaction on Cleanliness in a Tertiary Care Hospital
2014
International Journal of Management Research and Business Strategy
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 181-187
Author(s): Kumar, S, Tomar, S.
Added December 2014
Effect of timed bright light treatment for rest-activity disruption in institutionalized patients with Alzheimer's disease
2005
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 20
Pages 738-743
Author(s): Dowling, G. A., Mastick, J., Hubbard, E. M., Luxenberg, J. S., Burr, R. L.
Added December 2014
Feeling at home in nursing homes
2001
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 35
Pages 427-434
Author(s): De Veer, A. J. E., Kerkstra, A.
Added December 2014
The Role of Culture in Designing Environments for People with Dementia A Study of Russian Jewish Immigrants
2000
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 32
Pages 361-399
Author(s): Day, K., Cohen, U.
Added December 2014
Outdoor Wandering Parks for Persons with Dementia
2013
Outdoor Environments for People with Dementia
Book Section
Author(s): Cohen-Mansfield, J., Rodiek, S., Schwarz, B.
Outdoor spaces in nursing homes are documented to be beneficial to residents. The author alludes to literature to highlight the specific advantages exposure to different types of outdoor spaces brings to the daily lives of people suffering from dementia.
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