An evaluation of hospital attractiveness and primary care availability leading to increasing emergency department visits
2017
Public Health
Journal Article
Author(s): Casalino, E., Choquet, C., Curac, S., Colosi, L., Kargougou, E., Ranaivoson, M., Aubier, M., Hellmann, R.
Added August 2017
Evaluation of hospital outdoor spaces through users’ participation analysis
2017
Facta Universitatis, Series: Architecture and Civil Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 73-84
Author(s): Djukanovic, Z., Maric, J., Giofrè, F.
Hospital outdoor spaces (HOS) have an important role in healthcare facilities that specifically impacts the healing process. Literature reviewed by the authors refers to HOS as left-over spaces for supporting other medical activities.
Added August 2017
Three-dimensional air distribution analysis of different outflow typed operating rooms at different inlet velocities and room temperatures
2017
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 9
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Ufat, Hande, Kaynakli, O., Yamankaradeniz, N., Yamankaradeniz, R.
Added August 2017
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
2017
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 162-170
Author(s): Thurman, W., Harrison, T. C., Blozis, S. A., Dionne-Vahalik, M., Mead, S.
Added August 2017
The Environmental Services Perspective on Hospital Room Design: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Author(s): Patterson, E. S., Sanders, E., Sommerich, C. M., Evans, K. D., Lavender, S. A., Li, J.
Added August 2017
How to improve sleep in a neonatal intensive care unit: A systematic review
2017
Early Human Development
Journal Article
Author(s): van den Hoogen, A., Teunis, C. J., Shellhaas, R. A., Pillen, S., Benders, M., Dudink, J.
Added July 2017
Healthcare facilities maintenance management: A literature review
2017
Journal of Facilities Management
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 352-375
Author(s): Yousefli, Z., Nasiri, F., Moselhi, O.
Added July 2017
A comparative study of patient sitters with video monitoring versus in-room sitters
2017
Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 7
Pages 137
Author(s): Davis, J., Kutash, M., Iv, J. W.
Added July 2017
Operationalising the Lean principles in maternity service design using 3P methodology
2016
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Smith, I.
Added July 2017
How does staff perceive the sound environment in operating theatres with the present standards and building regulations?
Author(s): Quinn, M.
Added July 2017
Hesitation and error: Does product placement in an emergency department influence hand hygiene performance?
2015
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 43
Pages 913-916
Author(s): Stackelroth, J., Sinnott, M., Shaban, R. Z.
Previous research has thoroughly established the important role proper hand hygiene plays in reducing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Nonetheless, previous studies also show that poor hand hygiene practices remain common in both public and private hospitals. In order to promote effective hand hygiene habits within healthcare environments, designers focus on ensuring that hand hygiene products are easily available and accessible.
Added July 2017
Effects of noise on errors, injuries and subjective health of nursing staff
Author(s): Smith, A.
Added July 2017
An Ergonomic Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Workspaces in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Author(s): Wingler, D., Joseph, A., Joshi, R.
Added July 2017
Increasing Patient Safety Through Resilient Design: Using Human Factors Engineering and Environmental Support Mechanisms to Reduce Potentials of Hospital Acquired Infection
Author(s): Platt, L. S., Greene, M.
Added July 2017
Mental Health Units in Acute-Care Facilities
2017
Newfoundland & Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR)
Report
Author(s): Mackey, S., Bornstein, S.
Added June 2017
Suicide risk and absconding in psychiatric hospitals with and without open door policies: A 15 year, observational study
2016
The Lancet Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 3
Pages 842-849
Author(s): Huber, C. G., Schneeberger, A. R., Kowalinski, E., Fröhlich, D., von Felten, S., Walter, M., Zinkler, M., Beine, K., Heinz, A., Borgwardt, S., Lang, U. E.
Suicides and absconding by inpatients are both situations that present serious challenges for medical institutions. For this reason, many psychiatric wards use permanently locked doors to help promote patient safety.
Added June 2017
Towards Healing Environment for the Inpatient Unit in Psychiatric Hospital
Author(s): Ramadan, M. G.
Previous research shows that physical designs within healthcare environments play a key role in promoting patient well-being. The design of a given healthcare facility directly affects the efficiency with which care is delivered, as well as affecting the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of its staff members.
Added June 2017
Door locking and exit security measures on acute psychiatric admission wards: Door locking on admission wards
2011
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 18
Pages 614-621
Author(s): Nijman, H., Bowers, L., Haglund, K., Muir-Cochrane, E., Simpson, A., Van Der Merwe, M.
Locked exit doors exist in psychiatric wards for various reasons. Sometimes regional legislation requires locked exits in these wards. At other times, these security measures are put in place in order to prevent patients from escaping a facility, to prevent unwelcome visits, to enhance the staff’s sense of control, or to improve overall patient and staff safety.
Added June 2017
Developing family rooms in mental health inpatient units: An exploratory descriptive study
2015
BMC Health Services Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Isobel, S., Foster, K., Edwards, C.
Adult inpatients receiving treatment at mental health facilities often wish to visit with family members. Indeed, previous research indicates that caregivers, consumers, and medical professionals agree that children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) should be able to spend time with their parents for the mutual benefit of both patients and families.
Added June 2017
Consumer perspectives on the therapeutic value of a psychiatric environment
2015
Journal of Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 24
Pages 63-67
Author(s): Donald, F., Duff, C., Lee, S., Kroschel, J., Kulkarni, J.
Many contemporary mental illness treatment models accept the notion that social inclusion and a sense of community can support patient recovery. “Permeable institutions” employ community integration as part of their recovery models.
Added June 2017
