Differences in Design: How the Care Environment Impacts Healing and Patient Well-Being

Issues in clinical child psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 17 - 33

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Intensive Care Unit Environment: Impact and Prevention

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 133 - 148

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impact of new lighting technology versus traditional fluorescent bulbs on sedation and delirium in the ICU

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 86, P. 103833 - 103833

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Designing Intensive Care Unit Windows in a Mediterranean Climate: Efficiency, Daylighting, and Circadian Response

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(21), P. 9798 - 9798

Published: Oct. 26, 2024

Hospital intensive care units (ICUs) frequently experience inadequate lighting conditions, with low daytime and excessive nighttime illuminance, which can negatively affect patient recovery the work performance of health personnel. This study examines impact window design parameters—specifically, window-to-wall ratio (WWR) position—and interior surface reflectance on visual comfort, performance, energy consumption, human well-being in Mediterranean climates, according to orientation. Using dynamic metrics, such as daylight autonomy (DA) circadian stimulus (CSA), this research quantifies influence these factors. The results suggest that a WWR 25% is optimal for achieving sufficient DA CSA values, centered configurations preferred uniform distribution stimulus. further emphasizes significance reflectance, recommending bright coatings maximize outcomes, while advising against dark finishes, particularly north-facing rooms or smaller WWRs. Although Seville shows slightly better than Barcelona, proposed are effective across both locations, highlighting prioritization sizing, positioning, over geographical differences. These findings offer practical guidance ICU enhance natural lighting, supporting overall through improved alignment.

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Superficial Heat–Cold Application on the Sleep Quality of Patients With Restless Leg Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Nursing Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

The present study was conducted to determine the effect of superficial heat-cold application on sleep quality patients with restless leg syndrome.

Language: Английский

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Determination of Sleep Quality and Affecting Factors of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(3), P. 533 - 541

Published: Oct. 12, 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde yoğun bakım ünitesinde yatan hastaların uyku kalitesini ve etkileyen faktörleri saptamak amacı ile gerçekleştirildi. Yöntem: Kesitsel türdeki araştırmanın evrenini, bir eğitim araştırma hastanesinin hastalar, örneklemini ise 198 hasta oluşturdu. Araştırma verileri toplanırken Hasta Bilgi Formu Richards Campbell Uyku Ölçeği kullanıldı. Bulgular: Hastaların %55.6’sı erkek, yaş ortalamaları 56.82±17.33 (min.-max.:16-95) yıl, %78.8’i evli, %24.7’si emekli %96.4’ü sağlık güvencesine sahipti. Yoğun toplam puan ortalamasının 44.71±14.88 %61.1’inin kalitesinin kötü olduğu saptandı. Ev ortamında uykuya rahat geçen, sorunu yaşamayan ünitesi deneyimi olmayan, uykusunun etkilenmediğini ifade eden, geçiş için ilaç kullanan kendilerini huzursuz hissetmeyen istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulundu (p

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