Perceived hospital environment quality indicators: A study of orthopaedic units
2006
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 321-334
Author(s): Fornara, F., Bonaiuto, M., Bonnes, M.
The field of healthcare design has increasingly recognized the need for building environments that are more ‘‘user-centered,’’ but spatial–physical features have not typically been included in assessment surveys on patient satisfaction.
Added July 2014
Effectiveness of overhead lifting devices in reducing the risk of injury to care staff in extended care facilities
2005
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 48
Pages 187-199
Author(s): Engst, C., Chhokar, R. , Miller, A., Tate, R. B., Yassi, A.
Healthcare facilities often install mechanical lifts to help staff avoid injuries from patient handling. However, some mechanical lifts require more time and space and are not always as comfortable, safe, and secure as manual patient handling. Few studies have used a prospective controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of ceiling lifts in reducing risk of musculoskeletal injury to care staff; increasing staff satisfaction; and assessing preferred methods of lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.
Added April 2014
The Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing Errors and Increasing Efficiency in Acute Care Settings: A Review and Analysis of the Literature
2009
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 41
Pages 755-786
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
In acute care settings, the physical environment plays an important role in staff efficiency and patient safety. Some research suggests that poor environments can result in staff stress, anxiety, and distractions due to noise; artificial lighting; improper or inadequate ventilation; and disorienting layouts of nursing units. There is less research on how environmental factors affect nursing staff health, effectiveness, errors, and job satisfaction.
Added April 2014
The impact of health facilities on healthcare workers’ well-being and performance
2009
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 46
Pages 1025–1034
Author(s): Rechel, B., Buchan, J., McKee, M.
There is extensive research on the effect of healthcare environments on patients. But much less is known about health facilities’ impact the staff, even while there is growing recognition of the need for healthy working environments. Poor healthcare working environments can relate to the nature of the work—long and antisocial hours, little administrative support, physical labor, and, sometimes, violence.
Added February 2014
Unpleasant and pleasant memories of intensive care in adult mechanically ventilated patients—Findings from 250 interviews
2011
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 27
Pages 76-84
Author(s): Samuelson, K. A. M.
Patients’ perspectives on the intensive care experience are essential to improve patients’ comfort and well-being during and after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). This research approach was unique as the author used data from a large number of patient interviews (n = 250) and a validated qualitative content analysis technique to create themes from the data. One of the themes included—environmental distress—described aspects of the physical environment that patients remembered as causing distress.
Added January 2014
Resident outcomes in small-house nursing homes: A longitudinal evaluation of the initial green house program
2007
Journal of the American Geriatics Society
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 55
Pages 832-839
Author(s): Kane, R. A., Lum, T.Y., Cutler, L.J., Degenholtz, H.B., Yu, T.
Since 1995, there has been a huge emphasis on transforming the culture of long term care facilities as a way to improve the quality of care provided to elderly residents. The focus has shifted from a provider centered model to an individualized resident-centered model where the staffing, policies as well as the physical environment are designed to support the needs of the resident. There has been a movement towards designing physical environments that are smaller scale with more private rooms and baths and household-type neighborhoods for dining and occasional cooking. The Green House puts forth a set of principles to bring about this transformation and envisages a radically reconfigured nursing home.
Added November 2012
Effects of different interior decorations in the seclusion area of a psychiatric acute ward
2005
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 59
Pages 19-24
Author(s): Vaaler, A.E., Morken, G., Linaker, O.M.
Seclusion, or containment of a patient in an enclosed area, is a common practice in psychiatric acute wards. Traditionally such areas have been used for the dual purpose of meeting the safety and containment needs of behaviorally disturbed patients, and obtaining a decrease in sensory and emotional input (based on the belief that external stimuli would cause patients to suffer excessive mental anxiety). The design and furnishings of the seclusion area are influenced by this need to reduce external stimuli and maintain safety. They are typically sparsely furnished minimizing risk of any physical harm.
Added October 2012
The impact of ward design on the behaviour, occupational satisfaction and well-being of psychiatric nurses
2002
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 94–102
Author(s): Tyson, G. A. , Lambert, G., Beattie, L.
Studies have shown that modifications to the physical environment of psychiatric institutions are associated with positive changes in patient behavior, attitudes and perceptions, but less attention has been paid to the impact of these changes on the nursing staff.
Added October 2012
Professional Perspectives On Family- Centered Care
2002
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Center, C.C.M.
Added October 2012
Windows, views, and health status in hospital therapeutic environments
1987
Journal of Architectural and Planning Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 120-133
Author(s): Verderber, S., Reuman, D.
Added October 2012
Children in hospital: A design question
2000
World Hospital Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 36
Pages 31-39
Author(s): Vavili, F.
Added October 2012
Do patients in hospitals benefit from single rooms? A literature review
2007
Health Policy
Journal Article
Issue 2-3
Volume 84
Pages 153-61
Author(s): van de Glind, I., de Roode, S., Goossensen, A.
Added October 2012
The Cycle of Caring
2004
Nursing Administration Quaterly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 28
Pages 280-4
Author(s): Simons, M.
Added October 2012
Designing with health in mind. Innovative design elements can make hospitals safer, more healing places
2004
Modern Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 42
Volume 34
Pages 28-28
Author(s): Sadler, B.L.
Added October 2012
Noise levels in a cardiac surgical intensive care unit: A preliminary study conducted in secret
1996
Intensive Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 226-30
Author(s): McLaughlin, A., McLaughlin, B., Elliott, J., Campalani, G.
Added October 2012
Family members' experiences of the intensive care unit waiting room
2007
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 60
Pages 384-388
Author(s): Kutash, M., Northrop, L.
Added October 2012
The world of the child: A world of play even in the hospital
2003
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 18
Pages 209-214
Author(s): Haiat, H., Bar-Mor, G., Shochat, M.
Added October 2012
Assessment of family-centered care policies and practices for pediatric patients in nine US emergency departments
2001
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 27
Pages 238-245
Author(s): Eckle, N., MacLean, S.
Added October 2012
Patient-friendly hospital environments: exploring the patients' perspective
2004
Health Expectations
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 7
Pages 61-73
Author(s): Douglas, C.H., Douglas, M.R.
Added October 2012
Editorial for special issue of applied ergonomics on patient safety
2010
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Carayon, P.
Added October 2012
