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Guide to Evidence-Based Art

2008
Report
Author(s): Hathorn, K. , Nanda,U.
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Environmental quality and healing environments: A study of flooring materials in a healthcare telemetry unit.

2000
Department of Architecture (Texas A&M)
Thesis
Author(s): Harris, D.
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A literature review of the effects of natural light on building occupants

2002
Report
Author(s): Edwards, L., Torcellini, P.
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The Bacteriacidal Mats in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

1983
Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie und Hygiene
Journal Article
Volume 177
Pages 406-411
Author(s): Dragas, A.Z., Susec-Michieli, M., Derganc, M., Kornhauser, P., Skeri, M.
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In California Hospitals, a design evolution for patients

2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue July 2008
Volume Los Angeles Times
Pages 1
Author(s): Zamosky, L.
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The effect of a vinyl floor surface and a carpeted floor surface upon walking in elderly hospital in-patients

1986
age and ageing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 119-20
Author(s): Willmott, M.
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Surface contamination in the dental operatory: a comparison over two decades

2003
Journal of the American Dental Association
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 134
Pages 325-330
Author(s): Williams, H.N., Singh, R., Romberg, E.
Infection prevention is a major concern in dental healthcare settings. Patients and dental healthcare professionals may be exposed to pathogenic bacteria and viruses (e.g. cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, HIV, staphylococci) that colonize or infect the respiratory tract or the oral cavity. These pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact, indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, droplets, and airborne microorganisms.
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Evaluating Architectural Legibility Way-Finding in the Built Environment

1981
Environment & Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 189-204
Author(s): Weisman, J.
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View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery

1984
Science
Journal Article
Issue 4647
Volume 224
Pages 420-421
Author(s): Ulrich, R.S.
Examined records on recovery after cholecystectomy of 46 patients admitted to a suburban hospital between 1972 and 1981 to determine whether assignment to a room with a window view of a natural setting might have restorative influences. Ss were matched in pairs according to sex, age, smoking or nonsmoking status, obese or normal weight status, year of surgery, and floor level (2nd or 3rd). Data...
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Experimental PVC material challenge in subjects with occupational PVC exposure

2006
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 114
Pages 1409-1413
Author(s): Tuomainen, A., Stark, H., Seuri, M., Hirvonen, M.-R., Linnainmaa, M., Sieppi, A., Tukiainen, H.
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Smart hydronics for the elevator future

2004
Elevator World
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 52
Pages 118-119
Author(s): Thoeny, C.E.
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Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Standard and Green Roofs

2006
Environmental Science & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 13
Volume 40
Pages 4312
Author(s): Saiz, S. , Kennedy, C. , Bass, B. , Pressnail, K.
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Measuring risk in a children's unit: developing a local strategy for health, safety and risk management at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham

1998
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
Journal Article
Issue 6-7
Volume 11
Pages 232-237
Author(s): Stower, S.
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The Ability of Hospital Ventilation Systems to Filter Aspergillus and Other Fungi fFllowing a Building Implosion.

2002
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology : the official journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of AmericaInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 23
Pages 520-524
Author(s): Srinivasan, A., Beck, C., Buckley, T., Geyh, A., Bova, G., Merz, W., Perl, T.M.
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Audibility of patient clinical alarms to hospital nursing personnel

2006
Military Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 171
Pages 306-310
Author(s): Sobieraj, J., Ortega, C., West, I., Voepel, L., Battle, S., Robinson, D.
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Manual handling activities and risk of low back pain in nurses

1995
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Journal Article
Volume 52
Pages 160 - 163
Author(s): Smedley, J., Egger, P., Cooper, C., Coggon, D.
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Hospital carpeting and epidemiology of Clostridium difficile

1994
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 22
Pages 212-7
Author(s): Skoutelis, A.T., Westenfelder, G.O., Beckerdite, M., Phair, J.P.
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A bacteriological study of the environment of pediatric ward and neonatal nursery

1992
Indian Pediatric
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 29
Pages 327-331
Author(s): Shekhawat, P., RN, S., Shekhawat, R., Joshi, K.
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The Influence of Flooring on Standing Comfort and Fatigue

2000
American Industrial Hygiene Association journal
Journal Article
Volume 61
Pages 700-708
Author(s): Redfern, M., Cham, R.
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Hydrophilic Fungi and Ergosterol Associated with Respiratory Illness in a Water-Damaged Building

2008
Environmental Health Perspectives
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 116
Pages 45-50
Author(s): Park, J.-H., Cox-Ganser, J.M., Kreiss, K., White, S.K., Rao, C.Y.
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