Investigating the Feasibility of Multisensory Environments to Improve the Assisted Bathing Experience for Veterans with Dementia: A Clinical Trial
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 180-195
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Bosch, S., Park, N.-K., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S., Freytes, M.
While multisensory environments (MSE) are generally regarded as therapeutic for people with dementia, this study was undertaken to understand the behavioral effects of MSE stimulus during bathing for veterans with dementia. Following the evaluation of MSE use in a bathing room representative of most found in long-term care settings, the study authors concluded that the exhibition of increased positive behaviors and decreased negative behaviors supports a functional relationship between improved bathing responses and multisensory interventions.
Added November 2021
Investigations of Staphylococcal contamination on environmental surfaces of a neonatal intensive care unit of a children's hospital
2021
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 49
Pages 1450-1453
Author(s): Keilman, R., Harding, S., Rowin, M., Reade, E., Klingborg, P., Levine, D., Spratt, H.
Staphylococcal, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), infections are pervasive in intensive care units (ICUs). However, little research focuses on areas of contamination within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), even though Staphylococci can cause severe infection in infants.
Added July 2021
Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the emergency department by implementing a separate pathway for patients with respiratory conditions
2021
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 19
Pages 383-388
Author(s): Alqahtani, F., Alanazi, M., Alassaf, W., Aleanizy, F. S., Aljahany, M., Joseph, M., AlRaye, M.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare facilities have provided services to patients with suspected or confirmed cases of this and other highly contagious respiratory illnesses. In some areas, emergency departments (EDs) have become important resources for patient populations without other ways to access medical care.
Added June 2021
Aging-in-place: Residents’ attitudes and floor plan potential in apartment buildings from 1990 to 2015
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 211-226
Author(s): Andersson, M., Granath, K., Nylander, O.
Added June 2021
Evaluation of nosocomial infection control measures to minimize the risk of aspergillus dispersion during major demolition work: A case study of a Japanese university hospital
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 58-74
Author(s): Nakanishi, Y., Kasahara, K., Koizumi, A., Tokutani, J., Yoshihara, S., Mikasa, K., Imamura, T.
Aspergillus species (spp), can be dispersed during activities such as construction, renovation, and demolition. The infection control risk assessment (ICRA) tool was developed in part to counteract the spread of infection in these situations.
Added May 2021
Staff perspectives on the role of physical environment in long-term care facilities on dementia care in Canada and Sweden
2021
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 20
Pages 2558-2572
Author(s): Lee, S. Y., Hung, L., Chaudhury, H., Morelli, A.
Physical environment design interventions are used to benefit people with dementia living in care settings, but the influences on those providing care is unknown. Care settings that support care practices for people living with dementia have both positive and negative effects on social interaction and care practice.
Added April 2021
Comparing light and noise levels before and after a NICU change of design
2021
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Volume 41
Pages 2235-2243
Author(s): Aita, M., Robins, S., Charbonneau, L., Doray-Demers, P., Feeley, N.
Previous studies have found that small changes in lighting and sound can create adverse health effects in preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Many NICUs are shifting from open ward (OW) designs to single-family rooms (SFRs) and multi-bed pods, allowing for better control over lighting and sound levels while promoting familial involvement.
Added March 2021
Developing a model of care for a 4- to 6-bedded postanesthetic recovery unit: A delphi study
2021
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 36
Pages 398-405
Author(s): McGuire, L., Schultz, T. J., Kelly, J.
Traditional post-anesthesia recovery units (PARUs) are open-plan units where staff can visualize all patients. When a newly built hospital adopted a PARU design with 154 beds, divided into five zones, comprised of four- to six-bed enclosed bays (pods) and floor-to-ceiling walls, a new model of care was required.
Added March 2021
SARS-CoV-2 viability on 16 common indoor surface finish materials
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 49-64
Author(s): Ronca, S. E., Sturdivant, R. X., Barr, K. L., Harris, D.
During the coronavirus pandemic, studies identified the contaminated environmental surface materials as potential pathways for viral transmission of the disease through contact. To understand the role of surfaces, 16 materials were contaminated with the virus and the stability of the virus on each material was examined.
Added March 2021
Acoustic environment of comprehensive activity spaces in nursing homes: A case study in Harbin, China
2021
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Mu, J., Kang, J., Wu, Y.
Research demonstrates that older adults are disproportionately vulnerable to contextual stimulus than their younger counterparts. Little research has evaluated, however, the harmful side effects that unsupportive acoustic environments, comprised of indoor- and outdoor-generated sounds, have on the most vulnerable elderly living in residential care settings.
Added March 2021
The energy saving potential of wide windows in hospital patient rooms, optimizing the type of glazing and lighting control strategy under different climatic conditions
2020
Energies
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 13
Pages 2116
Author(s): Cesari, S., Valdiserri, P., Coccagna, M., Mazzacane, S.
The heating and cooling of patient rooms creates extremely high energy demands, especially since these rooms typically are located around building perimeters to provide natural daylight, and therefore are most affected by the condition of the building’s envelope.
Added October 2020
Do stairs inhibit seniors who live on upper floors from going out?
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 128-143
Author(s): Yu, Y., Chen, Z., Bu, J., Zhang, Q.
Added July 2020
Designing for efficiency: Examining the impact of centralized and decentralized nurse stations on interdisciplinary care processes
2020
JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 50
Pages 335–342
Author(s): Fay, L., Santiago, J. E., Real, K., Isaacs, K.
Between 1980 and 2008, adult inpatient units increased in size by 118%. Size increases on this scale may negatively impact operational efficiency, waste reduction efforts, and workplace safety.
Added June 2020
Safe and supportive neurorehabilitation environments: Results of a structured observation of physical features across two rehabilitation facilities
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 115-127
Author(s): Colley, J., Zeeman, H.
Neurorehabilitation inpatient facilities need to carefully manage occupational safety and risk management while also encouraging positive patient experiences. More information is needed on how inpatient neurorehabilitation facilities can most effectively support people recovering from spinal cord or acquired brain injuries, i.e., how they can be both safe and supportive for patients.
Added April 2020
Airflow patterns through a sliding door during opening and foot traffic in operating rooms
2016
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Villafruela, J. M., San José, J. F., Castro, F., Zarzuelo, A.
Operating rooms (ORs) often have higher air pressure than nearby rooms to prevent potentially contaminated air from entering the OR and causing infection. Opening the door during an operation may cause a change in pressure; further change in pressure may occur if a person moves through the door.
Added February 2020
Daylight and health: A review of the evidence and consequences for the built environment
2015
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 47
Pages 6-27
Author(s): Aries, M. B. C, Aarts, M. P. J., van Hoof, J.
This paper is an overview of studies on the effects of daylight exposure on human health.
Added December 2019
Low-impact flooring: Does it reduce fall-related injuries?
2017
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 18
Pages 588-591
Author(s): Hanger, H. C.
Added October 2019
New architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study
2016
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 63
Author(s): Terrin, G., Conte, F., Scipione, A., Aleandri, V., Di Chiara, M., Bacchio, E., Messina, F., De Curtis, M.
A multidisciplinary committee of experts from different healthcare and architectural organizations has suggested that the delivery room (DR) should be connected to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) via a pass-through door.
Added September 2019
The Flooring for Injury Prevention (FLIP) Study of compliant flooring for the prevention of fall-related injuries in long-term care: A randomized trial
2019
PLOS Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 16
Pages e1002843
Author(s): Mackey, D. C., Lachance, C. C., Wang, P. T., Feldman, F., Laing, Andrew C., Leung, P. M., Hu, X. J., Robinovitch, S. N.
Added June 2019
Beyond high-touch surfaces: Portable equipment and floors as potential sources of transmission of health care–associated pathogens
2019
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Donskey, C. J.
Added June 2019
