Environmental Correlates of Safety and Efficiency in Emergency Departments
Author(s): Pati, D., Harvey, T. E., Vincent, D., Evans, J., Pati, S., Bazuin, D., Derr, M. A.
Whether from professional or governmental institutions or from the popular press, stories abound of the challenges EDs (emergency departments) face (Berger, 2006). Every day, EDs have to treat an ever-rising number of patients coming through their doors, many of whom have highly complex conditions.
Added April 2018
Analysis of Departmental Area in Contemporary Hospitals: Calculation Methodologies & Design Factors in Major Patient Care Departments
Author(s): Allison, D., Hamilton, D. K.
Ratios used to calculate proposed departmental gross square footage constitute key information used in the process of programming, planning, and design. The ratio of net [usable] square footage to departmental gross square footage is commonly called the “net-to-gross ratio.” It is used by programmers, planners, and consultants to project the total area of proposed departments based on programmed net square feet required to perform the proposed workload of the department.
Added April 2018
An Investigation of Noncompliant Toilet Room Designs for Assisted Toileting
Author(s): Sanford, J., Bosch, S. J.
Added April 2018
Patient Room Handedness: An Empirical Examination
Author(s): Pati, D., Cason, C. L., Harvey, T. E., Evans, J.
Added April 2018
Green Buildings Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Life Cycle Budget Development: Practical Applications
2018
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Dwaikata, L. N., Ali, K. N.
Added April 2018
Culture Change in Aged-Care Facilities: A Café's Contribution to Transforming the Physical and Social Environment
2017
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 31
Pages 34-46
Author(s): Andrew, A., Ritchie, L.
Added April 2018
Housing for the Elderly: Addressing Gaps in Knowledge Through the Lens of Age-Friendly Communities
2017
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 160-177
Author(s): Frochen, S., Pynoos, J.
Added April 2018
Factors Influencing Family-Member Perception of “Homelikeness” in Long-Term Care Homes
2017
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 394-409
Author(s): Chamberlain, S. A., Weeks, L. E., Keefe, J.
Added April 2018
Effects of Impact-Absorbing Flooring in Residential Care from the Perspectives of Enrolled Nurses
2017
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 367-381
Author(s): Gustavsson, J., Rahm, G., Jernbro, C., Nilson, F.
Despite the fact that patient falls happen on a daily basis, there are few effective solutions for reducing fall-related injuries.
Added April 2018
The Impact of the Physical Home Environment for Family Carers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Study
2017
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 303-333
Author(s): Soilemezi, D., Kallitsis, P., Drahota, A. K., Crossland, J., Stores, R., Costall, A.
Added April 2018
The Seniors' Outdoor Survey (SOS Tool): A Proposed Weighting and Scoring Framework to Assess Outdoor Environments in Residential Care Settings
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 99-120
Author(s): Bardenhagen, E., Rodiek, S., Nejati, A., Lee, C.
As the numbers of elderly patients seeking professional care increase demands on many different healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals continue to pursue advances in both pharmacological and non-pharmacological tools to help improve patient recovery and overall quality of life. Access to outdoor spaces, especially within medical care contexts, has been shown to promote considerable improvements in patient recovery and overall experience. In the case of elderly patient populations who may be living or seeking extended treatment within healthcare environments, consideration of patient preferences and intended uses of such outdoor spaces is of high importance.
Added April 2018
Perceptions about Compliant Flooring from Senior Managers in Long-Term Care
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 194-210
Author(s): Lachance, C. C., Zaborska, V. O., Leung, P.-M., Feldman, F., Robinovitch, S., Mackey, D. C.
Added April 2018
Listen to the Elders: Design Guidelines for Affordable Multifamily Housing for the Elderly Based on Their Experiences
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 211-240
Author(s): Shin, J.-H.
Added April 2018
Examining the Nursing Home Physical Environment Through Policy-Driven Culture Change
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 241-262
Author(s): Roberts, E., Pulay, A.
Added April 2018
Can a Virtual Nature Experience Reduce Anxiety and Agitation in People With Dementia?
2018
Journal of Housing For the Elderly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 32
Pages 176-193
Author(s): Reynolds, L., Rodiek, S., Lininger, M., McCulley, A.
By 2050, the numbers of individuals in the United States with dementia is projected to be 16 million, with a current cost of care at $259 billion. The majority of individuals with dementia experience stressful emotions of agitation and anxiety, along with associated behaviors, that are challenging for their caregivers.
Added April 2018
New insights on antimicrobial efficacy of copper surfaces in the healthcare environment: A systematic review
2018
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 24
Pages 1130-1138
Author(s): Chyderiotis, S., Legeay, C., Verjat-Trannoy, D., Le Gallou, F., Astagneau, P., Lepelletier, D.
Added April 2018
Integrated BIM, game engine and VR technologies for healthcare design: A case study in cancer hospital
2018
Advanced Engineering Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Lin, Y.-C., Chen, Y.-P., Yien, H.-W., Huang, C-Y., Su, Y.-C.
Added April 2018
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening of hospital dental clinic surfaces
2019
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 26
Pages 1795-1798
Author(s): Faden, A.
Added April 2018
Quality of Life in People With Severe Dementia and Its Association With the Environment in Nursing Homes: An Observational Study
2018
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 59
Pages 665-674
Author(s): Palm, R., Trutschel, D., Sorg, C. G. G., Dichter, M. N., Haastert, B., Holle, B., Castle, N. G.
Added April 2018
Economic and Environmental Impact of Energy Saving in Healthcare Buildings
2018
Applied Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 8
Pages 440
Author(s): García-Sanz-Calcedo, J., Al-Kassir, A., Yusaf, T.
Added April 2018
