Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature
2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
Added May 2016
Profile of inpatient falls in patients with dementia: A prospective comparative study between 100% single rooms and traditional multibedded wards
2016
Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 7
Pages 87-92
Author(s): Knight, S., Singh, I.
A previous study estimates that the number of people with dementia in the U.K. could reach over 1 million by the year 2025. This possibility places added pressure on U.K. hospitals to develop safer methods for taking care of patients with dementia. Dementia is associated with impaired mobility, and previous studies have shown that individuals with dementia are two to three times more likely to fall. Inpatient falls (IFs) account for nearly two-fifths of the patient safety incidents reported to the National Reporting and Learning System, and the risk of IF is highest in single-patient rooms. There are very few studies that examine the impact of dementia and IF in single rooms as compared with traditional multi-bed wards.
Added May 2016
Multi-period layout planning for hospital wards
2013
Health Care Modelling
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 47
Pages 220-237
Author(s): Arnolds, I. V., Nickel, S.
Added May 2016
Bacterial contamination of inanimate surfaces and equipment in the intensive care unit
2015
Journal of Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 108
Author(s): Russotto, V., Cortegiani, A., Raineri, S. M., Giarratano, A.
Added May 2016
Presence of human noroviruses on bathroom surfaces: a review of the literature
2016
International Journal of Environmental Health Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 420-432
Author(s): Leone, C. M., Tang, C., Sharp, J., Jiang, X., Fraser, A.
Added May 2016
The design and initial evaluation of visual cues in carpets to assist walking
2016
The Journal of The Textile Institute
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 107
Pages 376-385
Author(s): McNeil, S. J., Tapp, L. S.
One way to reduce the occurrence of indoor falls for both elderly people and other individuals is to improve the design of floor coverings so that they can help create a safer walking environment. A growing number of studies are showing that the design of products such as carpets can specifically help older people lead more productive and independent lives by empowering them through safer opportunities for mobility.
Added May 2016
Push Forces on Vinyl and Carpet for Conventional Wheeled and Motor-Driven Floor-Based Lifts among Direct Care Staff in Long-Term Care
Volume 59
Pages 1257-1257
Author(s): Korall, A. M. B., Lachance, C. C., Russell, C. M., Johnson, S. I., Feldman, F., Robinovitch, S. N., Mackey, D. C.
Added May 2016
Managing Patient Falls in Psychiatric Inpatient Units: Part 2
2016
The Health Care Manager
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 35
Pages 121-133
Author(s): Abraham, S.
Added April 2016
Managing Patient Falls in Psychiatric Inpatient Units: Part 1
2016
The Health Care Manager
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 35
Pages 21-27
Author(s): Abraham, S.
A significantly higher number of patient falls occur in hospital inpatient psychiatric units than in medical-surgical areas, resulting in issues with overall patient safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers patient falls a concern to society due to the safety issues they pose and financial strains they can cause for institutions.
Added April 2016
To see or not to see: Investigating the links between patient visibility and potential moderators affecting the patient experience
2016
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Bosch, S. J., Apple, M., Hiltonen, B., Worden, E., Lu, Yi, Nanda, U., Kim, D.
The amount of visibility between patients and nursing staff contributes significantly to the balance between feelings of security and autonomy. Hospitals in which patients are in constant view of the staff can create a sense of restricted freedom, but high visibility can also be associated with higher levels of patient safety. There has been ongoing debate within the medical community as to how a perfect balance between security and autonomy can be implemented. This study took place at a hospital with a radial nursing unit.
Added April 2016
Using data to drive emergency department design: a metasynthesis
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 26-45
Author(s): Welch, Shari J.
Added April 2016
Examination of wireless technology to improve nurse communication, response time to bed alarms, and patient safety
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 109–120
Author(s): Guarascio-Howard, Linda
Patient safety programs, such as fall-prevention programs, are greatly impacted by communication within the care team. The ability to communicate effectively with other care team members is essential for achieving quick caregiver responses to changing patient conditions. While the majority of research has focused on the implementation of fall-prevention programs as a primary method for reducing patient falls within healthcare environments, this research looks to assess the interconnection between wireless technology, bed alarms, caregiver response, communication, and collaboration on fall-prevention.
Added April 2016
Shaping the slats of hospital patient room window blinds for daylighting and external view under desert clear skies
2016
Solar Energy
Journal Article
Author(s): Sherif, A., Sabry, H., Wagdy, A., Mashaly, I, Arafa, R.
Many previous studies have shown how natural lighting can contribute to the healing nature of a hospital’s environment by reducing patient fatigue, stress, and length of stay. Desert locations are often characterized by continually clear skies, making control of the sunlight even more essential to patient satisfaction. It is therefore important to determine the optimal shape of window blind slats so that discomfort can be reduced without compromising levels of illumination.
Added April 2016
An Exploratory and Comparative Evaluation on the Spatial Perception of Two Densities of Multioccupancy Hospital Rooms
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 212-227
Author(s): Yildirim, K., Yalcin, M.
Added April 2016
Qualities of Inpatient Hospital Rooms: Patients’ Perspectives
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 190-211
Author(s): Devlin, A. S., Andrade, C. C., Carvalho, D.
Previous studies suggest that healthcare environments can promote patient well-being if they are designed to do three things: 1) give patients a sense of control over their social and physical surroundings, 2) provide patients with access to social support, and 3) provide patients with access to positive distractions.
Added April 2016
Being Wheeled or Walking: A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Spatial Experience in Two Distinct Day Surgery Centers
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 176-189
Author(s): Annemans, M., Audenhove, C. V., Vermolen, H., Heylighen, A.
Added April 2016
Can Hospital Form Trigger Fear Response?
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 162-175
Author(s): Pati, D., O’Boyle, M., Hou, J., Nanda, U., Ghamari, H.
Added April 2016
Childbirth Supporters’ Experiences in a Built Hospital Birth Environment: Exploring Inhibiting and Facilitating Factors in Negotiating the Supporter Role
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 135-161
Author(s): Harte, J. D., Sheehan, A., Stewart, S. C., Foureur, M.
Added April 2016
How Universal Are Universal Symbols? An Estimation of Cross-Cultural Adoption of Universal Healthcare Symbols
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 116-134
Author(s): Joy Lo, C.-W., Yien, H.-W., Chen, I.-P.
Added April 2016
Environmental Cues in Double-Occupancy Rooms to Support Patients With Dementia
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 106-115
Author(s): Motzek, T., Bueter, K., Marquardt, G.
Added April 2016
