Medical records data were obtained from Parkland and included time periods before and after moving into a new location. NICU encounters with admission dates between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017 were included. The move occurred on August 20, 2015. The initial analysis included all data, but sensitivity analysis […]
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NICU Nurses’ Stress and Work Environment in an Open Ward Compared to a Combined Pod and Single-Family Room Design. – PubMed
BACKGROUND: The architectural design of a neonatal intensive care unit may affect the quality of the work environment for nurses, yet few studies have been conducted using reliable and valid measures. Recent studies have suggested some drawbacks of single-family rooms (SFRs) for both infants and parents. Research is needed to […]
Neonatal intensive care nursery staff perceive enhanced workplace quality with the single-family room design
The survey instrument used in this evaluation was based on an assumption that an individual’s functional capacity for work is proportional to the employee’s perception of the quality of their working conditions.27, 29 Attitude, motivation, job satisfaction and emotional state are all critically influenced by perceptions of the workplace design […]