It’s the Writing on the Wall: Whiteboards Improve Inpatient Satisfaction With Provider Communication
2011
American Journal of Medical Quality
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 127-131
Author(s): Singh, S., Fletcher, K. E., Pandl, G. J., Schapira, M. M., Nattinger, A. B., Biblo, L. A., Whittle, J.
Communication in hospitals between caregivers and patients is important for patient satisfaction. Inpatients frequently say they are not well informed and report their dissatisfaction.
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A controlled evaluation of comprehensive geriatric assessment in the emergency department: the ‘Emergency Frailty Unit’
2013
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Author(s): Conroy, S. P., Ansari, K., Williams, M., Laithwaite, E., Teasdale, B., Dawson, J., Mason, S., Banerjee, J.
Referring to data from emergency departments (EDs) in England, the authors infer that as the number of elderly grow, so does their number attending emergency departments. The data also shows that almost 62% of seniors (80 years and over) visiting EDs in England are transferred to hospitals for further treatment. Literature indicates that such transfers result in increased use of resources, higher risk of adverse events, longer stays, and higher rates of readmission and use of long-term facilities.
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Standing on textured surfaces: effects on standing balance in healthy older adults
2011
Age and Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 40
Pages 363-368
Author(s): Hatton, A. L., Dixon, J., Rome, K., Martin, D.
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Developing interior design briefs for health-care and well-being centres through public participation
2014
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Author(s): Payne, S. R., Mackrill, J., Cain, R., Strelitz, J., Gate, L.
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Patients' experience of important factors in the healthcare environment in oncology care
2013
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Journal Article
Author(s): Browall, M., Koinberg, I., Falk, H., Wijk, H.
Psychological stress can be caused by the healthcare system and especially for patients with cancer in oncology clinics. How patients perceive their healthcare environment was found to have an impact on their well-being.
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Speech intelligibility in hospitals
2013
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 134
Pages 586-595
Author(s): Ryherd, E. E., Moller, M., Jr, Hsu, T.
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Noise stress for patients in hospitals - a literature survey
2013
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 133
Pages 3553
Author(s): Notbohm, G., Siegmann, S.
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Impact of Isolation on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Scores: Is Isolation Isolating?
2012
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 33
Pages 513-516
Author(s): Vinski, J., Bertin, M., Sun, Z., Gordon, S. M., Bokar, D., Merlino, J., Fraser, T. G.
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Design indicators for better accommodation environments in hospitals: Inpatients’ perceptions
2012
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 199-215
Author(s): Zhao, Y., Mourshed, M.
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Design Criteria for Privacy-Sensitive Healthcare Buildings
2016
IACSIT International Journal of Engineering and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 32-39
Author(s): Alalouch, C., Aspinall, P., Smith, H.
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Acoustic design approach for hospitals
Author(s): Clarke, S.
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ACR guidance document on MR safe practices: 2013
2013
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 37
Pages 501-530
Author(s): Kanal, E., Barkovich, A. J., Bell, C., Borgstede, J. P., Bradley, W. G., Froelich, J. W., Gimbel, J. R., Gosbee, J. W., Kuhni-Kaminski, E., Larson, P. A., Lester, J. W., Nyenhuis, J., Schaefer, D. Joe, Sebek, E. A., Weinreb, J., Wilkoff, B. L., Woods, T. O., Lucey, L., Hernandez, D.
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Thermal comfort of the surgical staff in the operating room
2014
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): van Gaever, R., Jacobs, V. A., Diltoer, M., Peeters, L., Vanlanduit, S.
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Building an ethical environment improves patient privacy and satisfaction in the crowded emergency department: a quasi-experimental study
2013
BMC Medical Ethics
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 14
Pages 8
Author(s): Lin, Y.-K., Lee, W.-C., Kuo, L.-C., Cheng, Y.-C., Lin, C.-J., Lin, H.-L., Chen, C.-W., Lin, T.Y.
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Building design and performance: A comparative longitudinal assessment of a children's hospital
2014
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Thiel, C. L., Needy, K. L., Ries, R., Hupp, D., Bilec, M. M.
The aesthetics and design of a medical treatment facility can influence energy consumption, staff performance, and patient recovery. Evidence-Based Design (EBD) has been cited in many studies as an effective way to improve healthcare outcomes and hospitals’ performance, but further investigation is needed. This is particularly true at a whole-building level, to reveal the relationship between building design and health, and to observe the performance of newer building designs, especially with regard to green healthcare buildings.
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Association between healthcare water systems and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: A rapid systematic review
2014
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 86
Pages 7-15
Author(s): Loveday, H. P., Wilson, J. A., Kerr, K., Pitchers, R., Walker, J. T., Browne, J.
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Reduction of healthcare-associated infections in a long-term care brain injury ward by replacing regular linens with biocidal copper oxide impregnated linens
2014
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Lazary, A., Weinberg, I., Vatine, J.-J., Jefidoff, A., Bardenstein, R., Borkow, G., Ohana, N.
Due to its antibacterial, antiviral, and fungicidal properties, copper has been widely used for centuries as a biocide. Microorganisms resistant to copper are extremely rare. Recently, methods have been developed for embedding copper oxide particles into textile products, thereby giving them antimicrobial and anti-mite properties, and in some cases, advanced wound-healing abilities. Consumer products featuring copper oxide such as sheets, diapers, and pillowcases have been proven completely safe to humans through numerous studies, with no adverse health reactions on record.
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Antimicrobial activity of copper against organisms in aqueous solution: A case for copper-based water pipelines in hospitals?
2013
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 41
Pages e115-e118
Author(s): Cervantes, H. I., Álvarez, J. A., Muñoz, J. M., Arreguín, V., Mosqueda, J. L., Macías, A. E.
Poor quality of water is significantly associated, according to the authors, with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and this is particularly problematic in developing countries. Literature indicates that patients in developing countries often become infected with waterborne diseases during hospital stays, and ensuing fatalities are not uncommon.
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Field evaluation of a new point-of-use faucet filter for preventing exposure to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in health care facilities
2014
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 42
Pages 1193-1196
Author(s): Baron, J. L., Peters, T., Shafer, R., MacMurray, B., Stout, J. E.
Waterborne pathogens exist in hospital water distribution systems in spite of different disinfection methods and can potentially cause hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in patients. The authors refer to previous studies which indicated the ineffectiveness of disinfecting methods in the complete removal of Legionella pathogen from water fixtures. This, they emphasized, called for the use of additional interventions like point-of-use (POU) filters, especially for safeguarding high-risk patients.
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Experimental tests of copper components in ventilation systems for microbial control
2012
HVAC&R Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 19
Pages 53-62
Author(s): Feigley, C., Khan, J., Salzberg, D., Hussey, J., Attaway, H., Steed, L., Schmidt, M., Michels, H.
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