Use of an automated hand hygiene compliance system by emergency room nurses and technicians is associated with decreased employee absenteeism
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 575-577
Author(s): Strauch, J., Braun, T. M., Short, H.
The relationship between hand hygiene intervention and absenteeism has been studied in other contexts besides healthcare. Researchers examined how improving hand hygiene practices among emergency room (ER) nurses and technicians affected their absenteeism and overtime hours worked by substitute staff.
Added December 2019
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
Detection of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) in surfaces of dental medicine equipment
2020
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 27
Pages 1003-1008
Author(s): Gonçalves, E., Carvalhal, R., Mesquita, R., Azevedo, J., João Coelho, Maria, Magalhães, R., Pia Ferraz, M., Conceição Manso, M., Gavinha, S., Pina, C., Lopes Cardoso, I.
Added December 2019
The Usefulness of Bright Light Therapy for Patients after Oesophagectomy
2011
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 27
Pages 158-166
Author(s): Ono, H., Taguchi, T., Kido, Y., Fujino, Y., Doki, Y.
While the use of light therapy in healthcare settings has been shown to be effective for the adjustment of the sleep-awake rhythm, it has not been applied to postoperative patients.
Added December 2019
The role of patients’ psychological comfort in optimizing indoor healing environments: A case study of the indoor environments of recently built hospitals in Sulaimani City, Kurdistan, Iraq
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 68-82
Author(s): Mahmood, F. J., Tayib, A. Y.
Added December 2019
Specific antibacterial activity of copper alloy touch surfaces in five long-term care facilities for older adults
2020
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 104
Pages 283-292
Author(s): Colin, M., Charpentier, E., Klingelschmitt, F., Bontemps, C., De Champs, C., Reffuveille, F., Gangloff, S. C.
Added December 2019
Innovative ICU solutions to prevent and reduce delirium and post–intensive care unit syndrome
2019
Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 40
Pages 673-686
Author(s): Luetz, A., Grunow, J. J., Mörgeli, R., Rosenthal, M., Weber-Carstens, S., Weiss, B., Spies, C.
Added December 2019
The importance of the intensive care unit environment in sleep—A study with healthy participants
2019
Journal of Sleep Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 29
Pages e12959
Author(s): Reinke, Laurens, Haveman, Marjolein, Horsten, Sandra, Falck, Thomas, Heide, Esther M. van der, Pastoor, Sander, Hoeven, Johannes H. van der, Absalom, Anthony R., Tulleken, Jaap E.
Added December 2019
The virtual shelf: A feasibility study on self-selected imagery and in-patient experience in a cancer treatment setting
Author(s): Haddox, J. C., Jiang, S.
Added December 2019
Surface sampling within a pediatric ward—how multiple factors affect cleaning efficacy
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 48
Pages 740-745
Author(s): Rawlinson, S., Cloutman-Green, E., Asadi, F., Ciric, L.
Added December 2019
Evaluation of a new sink design incorporating ozonated water
2020
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 104
Pages 497-502
Author(s): Cooper, J., Himaras, Y., Wong, T., Bryce, E.
Added December 2019
Nursing staff development and facility design for medical-psychiatry units
1989
General Hospital Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 125-136
Author(s): Cowart, T., Stoudemire, A.
Added December 2019
The influence of visibility on medical teamwork in emergency departments: A mixed-methods study
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 218-233
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Pati, D., Hamilton, D. K., Shepley, M., Rodiek, S., Najarian, M.
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
BEAM upgrade and cost premium for green building development
Author(s): Wang, H., Tang, W., Zhang, X.
Added December 2019
The perceptual and behavioral influence on dental professionals from the noise in their workplace
2020
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Ma, K. W., Mak, C. M., Wong, H. M.
Added December 2019
Paving the way towards zero energy hospitals in the Mediterranean Region
2020
Green Buildings and Renewable Energy: Med Green Forum 2019 - Part of World Renewable Energy Congress and Network
Book Section
Author(s): Serghides, D., Dimitriou, S., Kyprianou, I., Sayigh, A.
Added December 2019
Green healthcare system: Main features in supporting sustainability of healthcare system — A review
2020
Green Buildings and Renewable Energy: Med Green Forum 2019 - Part of World Renewable Energy Congress and Network
Book Section
Author(s): Fadda, J., Sayigh, A.
Added December 2019
Ward layout, communication and care quality
Author(s): Pachilova, R., Sailer, K.
Added December 2019
Study of common space layout design in Japanese nursing home
Author(s): Bai, L., Nasu, S.
Added December 2019
