Criteria for evaluating the saving and production of energy in hospitals “Nursing Units”
2019
International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 12
Pages 670-678
Author(s): Sameh, H. H., Mokhtar, E. M. O.
Added September 2019
Using multisensory technology to create a therapeutic environment for people with dementia in an adult day center: A pilot study
2013
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 6
Pages 225-233
Author(s): Riley-Doucet, C. K., Dunn, K. S.
Added August 2019
Lighting for people with dementia
2007
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 39
Pages 81-97
Author(s): Torrington, J. M., Tregenza, P. R.
Added August 2019
Assistive lighting for people with sight loss
2014
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 128-135
Author(s): Fisk, M. J., Raynham, P.
Added August 2019
Infrastructure and simulation center design
2019
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice
Book Section
Author(s): Sekandarpoor, F., Luevano, E. R., Crawford, S. B., Crawford, S. B., Baily, L. W., Monks, S. M.
Added August 2019
Applications of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation disinfection in health care facilities: Effective adjunct, but not stand-alone technology
2010
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5, Supplement
Volume 38
Pages S13-S24
Author(s): Memarzadeh, F., Olmsted, R. N., Bartley, J. M.
Added July 2019
Technological innovation in the design process of an acoustic panel to the hospital environment
2019
Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Journal Article
Author(s): Gómez-Vélez, P. A., Rivera-Vega, M. P., Galeano-Upegui, B. J., Escobar-Mora, N. J.
Added July 2019
Toward an energy efficient healthcare environment: A case study of hospital corridor design
2019
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Journal Article
Volume 16
Pages 7633–7642
Author(s): Mousavi, E. S.
Added May 2019
The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan
2019
Health Technology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 3
Pages 1-10
Author(s): Chen, P.-Y., Kung, L.-C., Tsai, W., Chien, D.-K., Chang, W.-H.
Added April 2019
Designing to distract: Can interactive technologies reduce visitor anxiety in a children's hospital setting?
2019
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 1-19
Author(s): Lim, B., Rogers, Y., Sebire, N.
Added April 2019
Effects of bilateral swing-away grab bars on the biomechanics of stand-to-sit and sit-to-stand toilet transfers
2019
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
Journal Article
Issue 14
Volume 3
Pages 292-300
Author(s): Lee, S. J., Mehta-Desai, R., Oh, K., Sanford, J., Prilutsky, B. I.
Added April 2019
A pilot study on a smart home for elders based on continuous in-home unobtrusive monitoring technology
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 206-219
Author(s): Yu, J., An, N., Hassan, T., Kong, Q.
Added February 2019
Exploring the Effects of Clinical Exam Room Design on Communication, Technology Interaction, and Satisfaction
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 99-115
Author(s): Zamani, Z., Harper, E. C.
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in exam rooms is common, but research assessing the impact of EHRs on the exam experience is mixed. Limited research for healthcare design suggests exam room layouts can influence patient-provider interactions through improved information sharing.
Added February 2019
Deliberate Perioperative Systems Design Improves Operating Room Throughput
2005
Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 103
Pages 406-418
Author(s): Sandberg, W. S., Daily, B., Egan, M., Stahl, J. E., Goldman, J. M., Wiklund, R. A., Rattner, D.
Operating rooms (ORs) are complex and sensitive environments that are typically expensive to operate and maintain. Minimally invasive surgical procedures are becoming increasingly more prevalent in many OR environments, while the costs of operating and maintaining OR environments are simultaneously increasing.
Added November 2018
Field investigation of ambulatory clinic exam room design with respect to computing devices: A pilot study
Author(s): Saleem, J. J., Weiler, D. T., Satterly, T., Nussbaum, M. A., Chumbler, N. R., Fischer, G. M., Rehman, S. U.
Previous studies have shown that electronic health record (EHR) systems can help enhance patient-staff interactions in ambulatory care environments. However, there is no clear method for how best to integrate EHR technology into these environments.
Added October 2018
Adaptive glazing technologies: Balancing the benefits of outdoor views in healthcare environments
2018
Solar Energy
Journal Article
Author(s): Sadek, A. H., Mahrous, R.
Added October 2018
Pilot study to measure wheelchair users’ space requirements in the bathroom
2018
Journal of Enabling Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 129-140
Author(s): Morales, E., Gamache, S., Routhier, F., Rousseau, J., Doyle, O.
In healthcare facilities around the world, many construction codes pertaining to building accessibility standards for patients using mobility devices (such as wheelchairs) have remained unchanged despite the introduction of newer mobility devices and changing patient demographics.
Added September 2018
Designing interiors to mitigate physical and cognitive deficits related to aging and to promote longevity in older adults: A review
2018
Gerontology
Journal Article
Author(s): Engineer, A., Sternberg, E. M., Najafi, B.
As the global population of elderly people increases, healthcare providers and designers alike are faced with the question of how to continually optimize the design of healthcare environments so that a high quality of life is upheld.
Added August 2018
Establishing an acute care nursing bed unit size: Employing a decision matrix framework
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 122-132
Author(s): Ritchey, T., Pati, D.
Deciding on the optimal number of beds for an acute care unit requires the consideration of elements including how the unit fits with existing and adjacent structures; how clinical information systems will be used in unit operations; nursing workforce characteristics; patient safety; and advocacy.
Added August 2018
Control and Mitigation of Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Designing Clinical Trials to Evaluate New Materials and Technologies
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 94-115
Author(s): Sharpe, P. A., Schmidt, M. G.
Added August 2018