Spatial analysis of the impact of UVGI technology in occupied rooms using ray-tracing simulation
2021
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 31
Pages 1625-1638
Author(s): Hou, M., Pantelic, J., Aviv, D.
Added April 2021
Insufficient melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance in nursing home dementia units across seasons and gaze directions
2022
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 163–177
Author(s): Kolberg, E., Pallesen, S., Hjetland, G. J., Nordhus, I. H., Thun, E., Flo-Groeneboom, E.
Added March 2021
An experiment of double dynamic lighting in an office responding to sky and daylight: Perceived effects on comfort, atmosphere and work engagement
2022
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 355-374
Author(s): Hansen, E. K., Bjørner, T., Xylakis, E., Pajuste, M.
Previous research has found that indoor lighting can directly impact staff satisfaction and engagement within the workplace. New technologies allow for “double dynamic” lighting installations that can integrate with natural daylight; however, most studies have examined the effects of other dynamic installations through the use of preset lighting settings.
Added March 2021
Modular isolation units for patients with mild-to-moderate conditions in response to hospital surges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
International Journal of Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 43-53
Author(s): Yatmo, Y. A., Harahap, M. M. Y., Atmodiwirjo, P.
Added February 2021
Enhancing seniors’ health-related quality of life: Designing a framework of virtual healthcare information technologies
2020
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478)
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 9
Pages 1-11
Author(s): Shi, Y. V., Komiak, S. Y., Komiak, P.
Added January 2021
Observational study of anaesthesia workflow to evaluate physical workspace design and layout
2021
British Journal of Anaesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 126
Pages 633-641
Author(s): Jurewicz, K. A., Neyens, D. M., Catchpole, K., Joseph, A., Reeves, S. T., Abernathy, J. H.
Most published research concerning operating theatre (OT) design addresses issues related to the overall OT rather than specific workspaces within the OT. Anaesthesia workspaces, which are defined as the areas where anaesthesia providers perform their work, are often cluttered due to small sizes and other limitations.
Added November 2020
COVID-19 outbreak and hospital air quality: A systematic review of evidence on air filtration and recirculation
2021
Environmental Science & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 55
Pages 4134-4147
Author(s): Mousavi, E., Kananizadeh, N., Martinello, R., Sherman, J.
Added September 2020
Exploring the spatial arrangement of patient rooms for minimum nurse travel in hospital nursing units in Korea
2020
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 711-725
Author(s): Lee, J., Lee, H., Shepley, M. M.
Studies have shown that when nurses have to walk long distances, time at the patient bedside is reduced and nursing fatigue and stress increase. The arrangement of patient rooms within a nursing unit can impact nurse well-being and optimize patient care.
Added September 2020
Continuous room decontamination technologies
2019
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Weber, D. J., Rutala, W. A., Sickbert-Bennett, E. E., Kanamori, H., Anderson, D.
Added August 2020
Design for the Latest Technology in Cancer Treatment: A Carbon Therapy Center
2012
AIA AAH Academy Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Jha, Dyutima
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
Innovation and technology in one new hospital in Montreal: A lived experience of healthcare professionals
Author(s): Hammouni, Z., Ahram, T., Taiar, R., Gremeaux-Bader, V., Aminian, K.
Added April 2020
An assessment of a hybrid lighting system that employs ultraviolet-A for mitigating healthcare-associated infections in a newborn intensive care unit
2020
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 52
Pages 704-721
Author(s): Brons, J. A., Bierman, A., White, R., Benner, K., Deng, L., Rea, M. S.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect approximately one in 25 patients in the US. One study found that an average of fewer than 50% of patient room surfaces are properly cleaned, making infection spread more easily. This study explores the use of a no-touch decontamination method that employs hybrid lighting technology with both white light and UV-A optical radiation.
Added February 2020
Particle control reduces fine and ultrafine particles greater than HEPA filtration in live operating rooms and kills biologic warfare surrogate
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Ereth, M. H., Hess, D. H., Driscoll, A., Hernandez, M., Stamatatos, F.
Modern buildings tend to feature more insulation and tighter building envelopes, which can increase concentrations of indoor pathogens, particles, and pollutants. This can lead to higher rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), making the control of indoor air quality critically important.
Added January 2020
Understanding therapeutic sensory stimulation garden (TSSG) as a rehabilitation garden in a healthcare centre
2019
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 12S2
Volume 8
Pages 452-458
Author(s): Khalid, N. A. M., Latif, L. A., Hussein, H.
Added January 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
Engineering control of respiratory infection and low-energy design of healthcare facilities
2015
Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 21
Pages 25-34
Author(s): Li, Y., Tang, J., Noakes, C., Hodgson, M. J.
Added December 2019
Vitamin V: Evaluating the benefits of view quality in hospital patient rooms using a large-scale human factors study
2020
Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 41
Pages 153–166
Author(s): Nezamdoost, A., Modarres Nezhad, M.
Added November 2019
Continuous decontamination of an intensive care isolation room during patient occupancy using 405 nm light technology
2013
Journal of Infection Prevention
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 14
Pages 176-181
Author(s): Maclean, M, Booth, M. G., Anderson, J. G., MacGregor, S. I., Woolsey, G. A., Coia, J. E., Hamilton, K., Gettinby, G.
Added October 2019
405 nm light technology for the inactivation of pathogens and its potential role for environmental disinfection and infection control
2014
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 88
Pages 1-11
Author(s): Maclean, M., McKenzie, K., Anderson, J. G., Gettinby, G., MacGregor, S. J.
Added October 2019
