Patient Satisfaction: Evaluating the Success of Hospital Ward Redesign
2007
Journal for Healthcare Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 44-49
Author(s): Kline, T. J. B., Baylis, B. W. , Chatur, F., Morrison, S. A., White, D. E. , Flin, R. H., Ghali, W. A.
Numerous studies asses of the quality of patient care through patient satisfaction measures, and others gauge the interaction between caregivers and patients, but physical facilities are also cited as an important contributor to the patient experience. This study considers a Canadian context, where standards differ from those in the US (e.g. semi-private and ward rooms at the time of the study) and patient satisfaction may be less intrinsic as a benchmark, due to the government structure of care.
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Attribute correlates of hospital outpatient satisfaction
1995
Journal of Ambulatory Care Marketing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 11-43
Author(s): Krueckeberg, H. F., Hubbert, A.
Patient satisfaction with hospital outpatient or ambulatory services is an important factor in influencing patient patronage and loyalty. With the increasing growth of revenue associated with outpatient procedures, this area of practice has important opportunities for market-share development through employee behavior and the influence of management and marketing strategies.
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Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
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Parental Satisfaction in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2003
Marshall Digital Scholar
Thesis
Author(s): Koontz, V.S.
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Assessing the role of cultural differences on healthcare receivers' perceptions of health care providers' cultural competence
2007
School of Communication Studies
Thesis
Author(s): Ahmad, R.
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Professional Perspectives On Family- Centered Care
2002
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Center, C.C.M.
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Hospital staff perceptions of parental involvement in paediatric hospital care
2006
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 53
Pages 534-542
Author(s): Ygge, B.M., Lindholm, C., Arnetz, J.
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Room for improvement: nurses' perceptions of providing care in a single room newborn intensive care setting
2006
Advances in Neonatal Care
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 6
Pages 261-270
Author(s): Walsh, W.F., McCullough, K.L., White, R.D.
Added October 2012
Thermal indoor climate building performance characterized by human comfort response
2002
Energy and Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 34
Pages 737-744
Author(s): van der Linden, K., Boerstra, A., Raue, A., Kurvers, S.
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A Play Program and Its Function in a Pediatric Hospital
1957
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 19
Pages 293-302
Author(s): Tisza, V., Angoff, K.
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NICU sound environment and the potential problems for caregivers
2000
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 8 Pt 2
Volume 20
Pages S94-9
Author(s): Thomas, K.A., Martin, P.A.
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The acoustic environment of hospital nurseries NICU sound environment and the potential problems for caregivers
2000
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Author(s): Thomas, K., Martin, P.
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Pediatric Healthcare: Parents' Views on Child Life Services
1999
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 91
Pages 65
Author(s): Strittmatter, S., Jessee, P.O.
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The effects of ambient music on simulated anaesthesia monitoring
2005
Anaesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 60
Pages 1073-1078
Author(s): Sanderson, P.M., Tosh, N., Philp, S., Rudie, J., Watson, M.O., Russell, W.J.
We examined the effect of no music, classical music or rock music on simulated patient monitoring. Twenty-four non-anaesthetist participants with high or low levels of musical training were trained to monitor visual and auditory displays of patients' vital signs. In nine anaesthesia test scenarios, participants were asked every 50-70 s whether one of five vital signs was abnormal and the...
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The Pediatric Family-Patient Health Education Library: The Issue of Access to Information
1981
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 68
Pages 374-378
Author(s): Sahler, O., Satterwhite, B., Reynolds, J.
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Designing with health in mind. Innovative design elements can make hospitals safer, more healing places
2004
Modern Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 42
Volume 34
Pages 28-28
Author(s): Sadler, B.L.
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Interactions between family members and staff in intensive care units - An observation and interview study
2006
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 43
Pages 707-716
Author(s): Soderstrom, I,-M. , Saveman, B.-I., Benzein, E.
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Use of a portable forced air system to convert existing hospital space into a mass casualty isolation area
2004
Annals Of Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 44
Pages 628-634
Author(s): Rosenbaum, R.A., Benyo, J.S., O'Connor, R.E., Passarello, B.A., Williams, D.R., Humphrey, B.D., Ross, R.W., Berry, J.M., Krebs, J.G.
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Safety in the Pediatric ICU: THe Key to Quality Outcomes
2005
Critical Care Nurisng Clinics of North America
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 17
Pages 431-440
Author(s): Rice, B.A., Nelson, C.
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Intensive care nurses' experiences of assessing and dealing with patients' psychological needs
2004
Nursing in Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 134-142
Author(s): Price, A.M.
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