Factors associated with the prevalence of violent behaviour among residents living in nursing homes
2009
Journal Of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 18
Pages 972-980
Author(s): Isaksson, U., Aström, S., Sandman, P-O., Karlsson, S.
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Influences of Physical Environment on Corridor Walking Among Assisted Living Residents: Findings From Focus Group Discussions
2011
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 30
Pages 463-484
Author(s): Lu, Z., Rodiek, S. D., Shepley, M. M., Duffy, M.
Added September 2014
Ultraviolet lighting during orthopaedic surgery and the rate of infection
2007
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 89
Pages 1935-1940
Author(s): Ritter, M. A., Olberding, E. M., Malinzak, R. A.
Added September 2014
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Transformed Nursing Home: The First Four Green House Settings
2013
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 304-334
Author(s): Cutler, L. J., Kane, R. A.
To study how well the physical environments of four Green Houses® served the residents, staff, and visitors and to develop recommendations for similar small-house nursing home projects. Longitudinal post-occupancy evaluation of four houses using mixed-methods, including behavioral mapping, checklist ratings of individual bedrooms and bathrooms, place-centered time scans, environmental tracers,...
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Environmental determinants of quality of life in nursing home residents with severe dementia
2012
Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 60
Pages 1230-1236
Author(s): Garre-Olmo, J., López-Pousa, S., Turon-Estrada, A., Juvinyà, D., Ballester, D., Vilalta-Franch, J.
Studies show that more than 50% of the residents in nursing homes suffer from moderate or severe dementia. The authors refer to literature that indicates that in the last 20 years, the culture of imparting care in nursing homes has evolved from a focus on safety, uniformity, and medical concerns to health promotion and Quality of Life (QOL).
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A Cottage Model for Eldercare
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 99
Author(s): Thistleton, W. W., Jacqueline, J. J.
Some healthcare facilities are moving from traditional ward designs with high patient-to-caregiver ratios to environments that are designed with patients and their families in mind. Research suggests that patients prefer spaces that promote a homely normal lifestyle and proper family functions. To that end, some long-term care residences are now built in a cottage-style. Some examples of this are The Green House model, used in The Green House Homes at Traceway in Tupelo, Mississippi, and the Adards Nursing Home in Warrane, Tasmania, Australia.
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Wound ventilation with ultraclean air for prevention of direct airborne contamination during surgery
2004
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 25
Pages 297-301
Author(s): Persson, M., van der Linden, J.
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Prediction of slips: an evaluation of utilized coefficient of friction and available slip resistance
2006
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 49
Pages 982-995
Author(s): Burnfield, J. M., Powers, C. M.
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An epidemiological study assessing the relative importance of airborne and direct contact transmission of microorganisms in a medical intensive care unit
1990
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 301-9
Author(s): Bauer, T. M., Ofner, E., Just, H. M., Just, H., Daschner, F. D.
Added September 2014
Wayfinding behavior and spatial knowledge of adults and children in a virtual environment: The role of the environmental structure
2007
Swiss Journal of Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 66
Pages 41-50
Author(s): Jansen-Osmann, P., Schmid, J., Heil, M.
Added September 2014
Preference of ophthalmic patients for multi-bedded hospital rooms
1968
Archives of Ophthalmology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 79
Pages 362-5
Author(s): Spaeth, G. L., Angell, M. F.
Added September 2014
The future of aging services in America
2010
Journal of the American Society on Aging
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 34
Pages 56-60
Author(s): Browdie, R.
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Effect of flooring on standing comfort and fatigue
2001
Human Factors
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 43
Pages 381-91
Author(s): Cham, R., Redfern, M. S.
Standing for extended periods of time, especially within restricted areas, has been shown to exacerbate a variety of health problems often related to lower-body tiredness, swelling, and pain. Previous studies investigating how different flooring materials and their varying properties (stiffness, elasticity, and energy absorption) contribute to these health problems have shown conflicting results.
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Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires Disease in a University Hospital: Impact of the Copper-Silver Ionization System
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 263
Author(s): Mòdol, J., Sabrià, M., Reynaga, E., Pedro-Botet, M. L.
We evaluated the impact of the copper-silver ionization system in a hospital where hyperendemic nosocomial legionellosis and was present and all previous disinfection measures had failed. After implementation of the copper-silver ionization system, environmental colonization with Legionella species decreased significantly, and the incidence of nosocomial legionellosis decreased dramatically, from...
Added September 2014
Dimensions of quality in long-term care facilities in Taiwan
2005
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 52
Pages 609-619
Author(s): Chao, S. Y., Roth, P.
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Antibacterial properties of antimicrobial-finished textile products
2002
Microbiology and Immunology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 75-81
Author(s): Takai, K., Ohtsuka, T., Senda, Y., Nakao, M., Yamamoto, K., Matsuoka, J., Hirai, Y.
Added September 2014
Evaluating evidence for credibility, acceptability, and actionability: Findings from visits with three Pebble Partners
2010
Healthcare Design
Magazine Article
Author(s): Keller, Amy Beth, Taylor, Ellen, Joseph, Anjali
Added September 2014
Weighing the Evidence
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 3
Pages 3-7
Author(s): Stichler, J.
Added September 2014
Improving the Patient Experience: Best Practices for Safety-Net Clinic Redesign
2009 March
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Gulwadi, G., Keller, A., Joseph, A.
Added September 2014
The Impact of the Environment on Infections in Healthcare Facilities
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added September 2014
