Investigating the effect of several factors on concentrations of bioaerosols in a well-ventilated hospital environment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-019-7559-0
Abstract: This study characterized and quantified the bacterial and fungal bioaerosols in nine wards of the Razavi Hospital (Mashhad, Iran) that is equipped with an advanced heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including HEPA filters… read more here.
Keywords: number; hvac system; hospital; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Fungus and mycotoxins studies in hospital environment: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107626
Abstract: Abstract Poor indoor air quality triggered by microbiological mycotoxins is potentially harmful to human health. Patients and healthcare workers in hospital environment are vulnerable to these contaminants. This review aims to identify related studies and… read more here.
Keywords: scoping review; hospital environment; environment; air quality ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the exposure risk of SARS-CoV-2 in different hospital environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102413
Abstract: Abstract The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has imposed a significant impact on social and economic activities. As a high infectious pathogen, the existence… read more here.
Keywords: covid; sars cov; exposure risk; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound by Non-Physicians to Assess Respiratory Distress in the Out-of-Hospital Environment: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x22000711
Abstract: Abstract Background: The use of ultrasound in the out-of-hospital environment is increasingly feasible. The potential uses for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by paramedics are many, but have historically been limited to traumatic indications. This study utilized… read more here.
Keywords: hospital; hospital environment; use; respiratory distress ... See more keywords
Perception of hospital environment before and after relocation
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DOI: 10.1108/f-02-2017-0015
Abstract: Purpose This study assessed employees’ perceptions of their hospital work environment, its quality and functionality, as well as their satisfaction and well-being both before and after relocation within the hospital campus. Design/methodology/approach The study was… read more here.
Keywords: study; perception hospital; relocation; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Characterizing the 2.4 GHz Spectrum in a Hospital Environment: Modeling and Applicability to Coexistence Testing of Medical Devices
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DOI: 10.1109/temc.2016.2602083
Abstract: The increasing use of shared, unlicensed spectrum bands by medical devices and nonmedical products highlights the need to address wireless coexistence to ensure medical device safety and effectiveness. This paper provides the first step to… read more here.
Keywords: coexistence testing; spectrum; coexistence; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Arash: A social robot buddy to support children with cancer in a hospital environment
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DOI: 10.1177/0954411918777520
Abstract: This article presents the thorough design procedure, specifications, and performance of a mobile social robot friend Arash for educational and therapeutic involvement of children with cancer based on their interests and needs. Our research focuses… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; robot; children cancer; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial effect of copper alloys on Acinetobacter species isolated from infections and hospital environment
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-018-0300-x
Abstract: BackgroundAn increased proportion of Gram-negative bacteria have recently been reported among etiologic agents of infection. In Poland, Acinetobacter baumannii is a big problem for hospitals, especially intensive care units. Touch surfaces made from materials with… read more here.
Keywords: copper alloys; acinetobacter baumannii; copper; hospital environment ... See more keywords
Factors associated with mechanical restraint in the hospital environment: a cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2018007303473
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of mechanical restraint in the hospital environment and the factors associated with its performance. METHOD A cross-sectional, observational study with patients from a public hospital from the medical clinic, surgical… read more here.
Keywords: hospital environment; factors associated; mechanical restraint; restraint ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Attitudes and Confidence of Veterinary Undergraduates toward Working with Cats in the Veterinary Hospital Environment.
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DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2020-0058
Abstract: An understanding of feline behavior is required to successfully handle cats in the hospital environment and avoid triggering escalation to fear-aggression due to heightened anxiety. Some veterinary students appear to misinterpret feline behavioral cues, resulting… read more here.
Keywords: cats veterinary; confidence; toward working; feline ... See more keywords
The Hospital Environment as a Potential Source for Clostridioides difficile Transmission Based on Spore Detection Surveys Conducted at Paediatric Oncology and Gastroenterology Units
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021590
Abstract: Clostridioides difficile is an anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium widely present in the hospital environment due to its ability to generate spores. The transfer of spores to patients through the hands of medical personnel is one of… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; clostridioides difficile; transmission; source ... See more keywords