scholarly journals Revisiting Healing Environments: Islamic Interior Elements in Hospital Rooms in North Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 193758672110423
Author(s):  
Moamer M. Gashoot
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Hospital Room ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

Background: A predominant notion among researchers is that hospital room design and decor are subject to the designer’s expression of self, which is contrary to evidence-based studies showing that design and decor can impact patient health. The aim of this study was to examine whether improvement in quality of healthcare provided in hospitals could be achieved through the convergence of expertise of healthcare professionals and hospital room designers. Methods: This was a prospective study to identify the impact of hospital interior design features with a focus on single occupancy rooms. Volunteers were recruited through advertisements and the study was conducted at the Tripoli Medical Center. Responses were analyzed using a three-dimensional computer-aided design software to help respondents accurately map their preferences and visualize outcomes. Results: Participants preferred an aesthetically pleasing hospital room environment that included art and bright colors, window views, and the need for personalization, technology, mobility, and flexibility, all of which improved satisfaction and happiness. Of these, participants’ preference for technology as a cause for satisfaction and happiness was a novel finding. Conclusion: Designers of hospital room interiors should plan and create an appealing single occupancy room for increasing user satisfaction and patient wellness.

BIM Technology in the Information Age Applications in Interior Design

2014 ◽  
Vol 926-930 ◽  
pp. 1890-1893
Author(s):  
Yan Wen Wang ◽  
Xu Guang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Patterns ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Design Technology ◽  
Building Information

Building Information Modeling is another important computer application technology in the field of building after the CAD computer-aided design technology appearance. BIM modeling using information technology to greatly improve the degree of integration of information, which makes the quality and efficiency of the design and the whole items greatly improved. Its greatest value is reflected in the three-dimensional design technology and collaborative design, which bring huge benefits for the development of the interior design industry. Besides, it completely changed the traditional design patterns, letting the two-dimensional drawings into intuitive and accurate BIM model data. BIM technology new design pattern, design process and efficient design changes for the quality and construction of interior design provides a reasonable and scientific decision-making.

scholarly journals Assessing women's satisfaction with family planning services in Mozambique

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Chavane ◽  
Martinho Dgedge ◽  
Patricia Bailey ◽  
Osvaldo Loquiha ◽  
Marc Aerts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
National Level ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Family Planning Services ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundThe contraceptive prevalence rate in Mozambique was estimated as 11.3% in the last Demographic and Health Survey. The impact of family planning (FP) on women's health and on the reduction of maternal mortality is well known.MethodsAcknowledging the importance of user satisfaction in the utilisation of health services, exit interviews were used to assess women's satisfaction with FP services in Mozambique. The survey, conducted in 174 health facilities, was representative at the national level, covered all provinces, and both urban and rural areas.ResultsOverall, 86% of respondents were satisfied with FP services, but issues such as insufficient supplies of oral contraceptives and the low quality of healthcare provider/client interactions were given as reasons for women's dissatisfaction.ConclusionDefined actions at the level of health service provision are needed to tackle the identified issues and ensure improved satisfaction with, and better utilisation of, FP services in Mozambique.

scholarly journals Effect of lateral Gate Design on the Performance of Junctionless Lateral Gate Transistors

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 538
Author(s):  
Farhad Larki ◽  
Md Shabiul Islam ◽  
Arash Dehzangi ◽  
Mohammad Tariqul Islam ◽  
Hin Yong Wong
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Drain Current ◽  
Channel Length ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Gate Length ◽  
Current Characteristics ◽  
Lateral Gate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Gate Design

In this paper, we investigate the effect of lateral gate design on performance of a p-type double lateral gate junctionless transistors (DGJLTs) with an air gate gap. The impact of lateral gate length, which modifies the real channel length of the device and gate gap variation down to 50 nm which have been found to be the most influential factors in the performance of the device have been comprehensively investigated. The characteristics are demonstrated and compared with a nominal DGJLTs through three-dimensional technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulation. At constant channel geometry (thickness and width), when the lateral gate length decreases, the results show constant flatband drain current characteristics while the OFF state current (IOFF) increases significantly. On the other hand, by decreasing the air gap the subthreshold current considerably decreases while the flatband current is constant. Moreover, at a certain gate gap, the gates lose control over the channel and the device simply works as a resistor. Electric field component, carriers’ density, band edge energies, and recombination rate of the carriers inside the channel in depletion and accumulation regimes are analysed to interpret the variation of output characteristics.

scholarly journals Low cost digital fabrication approach for thumb orthoses

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1020-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Fernandez-Vicente ◽  
Ana Escario Chust ◽  
Andres Conejero
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Cost Comparison ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a novel design workflow for the digital fabrication of custom-made orthoses (CMIO). It is intended to provide an easier process for clinical practitioners and orthotic technicians alike. It further functions to reduce the dependency of the operators’ abilities and skills. Design/methodology/approach The technical assessment covers low-cost three-dimensional (3D) scanning, free computer-aided design (CAD) software, and desktop 3D printing and acetone vapour finishing. To analyse its viability, a cost comparison was carried out between the proposed workflow and the traditional CMIO manufacture method. Findings The results show that the proposed workflow is a technically feasible and cost-effective solution to improve upon the traditional process of design and manufacture of custom-made static trapeziometacarpal (TMC) orthoses. Further studies are needed for ensuring a clinically feasible approach and for estimating the efficacy of the method for the recovery process in patients. Social implications The feasibility of the process increases the impact of the study, as the great accessibility to this type of 3D printers makes the digital fabrication method easier to be adopted by operators. Originality/value Although some research has been conducted on digital fabrication of CMIO, few studies have investigated the use of desktop 3D printing in any systematic way. This study provides a first step in the exploration of a new design workflow using low-cost digital fabrication tools combined with non-manual finishing.

Impact of Pulse Quenching Effect on Sensitive Area at Advanced Technologies

2013 ◽  
Vol 392 ◽  
pp. 693-696
Author(s):  
Wen Tao Xu ◽  
Yang Guo ◽  
Yan Kang Du
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sensitive Area ◽  
Isolation Technique ◽  
Quenching Effect ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
The Impact

The impact of pulse quenching effect on the sensitive area is evaluated by using three-dimensional technology computer-aided design (TCAD) numerical simulation. Simulation results present that the pulse quenching effect could effectively reduce the sensitive area of PMOS transistors. By adopting the off-state gate isolation technique, the sensitive area is further reduced.

Abstract 11233: A Trigger and Response System for Preventing Cardiac Arrest in the Intensive Care Unit

Circulation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 144 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Moskowitz ◽  
Katherine Berg ◽  
Michael N Cocchi ◽  
Anne V Grossestreuer ◽  
Lakshman Balaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Arrest Rate ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Slope Change ◽  
Time Series Approach ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

Background: Although patients in the ICU are closely monitored, some ICU cardiac arrest events may be preventable. In this study we sought to reduce the rate of ICU cardiac arrests. Methods: This was a prospective study of a novel clinical trigger and response tool deployed in the ICUs of a single, tertiary academic medical center. An interrupted time series approach was used to assess the impact of the tool on ICU cardiac arrests. Results: Forty-three patients experienced an ICU cardiac arrest in the pre-intervention epoch (6.79 arrests per 1000 discharges) and 59 patients experienced an ICU cardiac arrest in the intervention epoch (7.91 arrests per 1000 discharges). In the intervention epoch, the clinical trigger and response tool was activated 106 times over a 1-year period, most commonly due to unexpected new or worsening hypotension. There was no step change in arrest-rate (2.24 arrests/1000 patients, 95%CI -1.82, 6.28, p=0.28) or slope change (-0.02 slope of arrest rate, 95%CI -0.14, 0.11, p=0.79) comparing the pre-intervention and intervention time epochs (see Figure). Cardiac arrests occurring in the pre-intervention epoch were more likely to be deemed ‘potentially preventable’ than those in the intervention epoch (25.6% prior to the intervention vs. 12.3% during the intervention, OR 0.58, 95%CI 0.20, 0.88, p<0.01). Conclusions: A trigger-and-response tool did not reduce the incidence of ICU cardiac arrest. Arrests occurring after introduction of the tool were less likely to be rated as ‘potentially preventable.’

On the Geometric Accuracy of RepRap Open-Source Three-Dimensional Printer

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Lanzotti ◽  
Domenico Maria Del Giudice ◽  
Antonio Lepore ◽  
Gabriele Staiano ◽  
Massimo Martorelli
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Correct Selection ◽  
Geometric Feature ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Geometric Features ◽  
The Impact

In the field of additive manufacturing (AM) processes, there is a significant lack of scientific data on the performance of open-source 3D printers in relation to process parameter values. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of the main process parameters on the accuracy of a set of typical geometric features, as obtained with an open-source 3D printer, the RepRap Prusa-Mendel I2. For this purpose, a benchmarking part was set up, composed of elementary shapes, representing a series of different geometric features. By means of a DoE approach, it was possible to assess the effects of two process parameters—layer thickness (Lt) and flow rate (Fr)—on five geometric features: cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, and angled surface. A high resolution Laser Scanner was used to evaluate the variation between the acquired geometric feature and the corresponding 3D computer-aided design (CAD) nominal model. On the basis of experimental results, it was possible to analyze and discuss the main effects of the above-mentioned process parameters on each geometric feature. These results can help RepRap users in the correct selection of process parameters with the aim of improving the quality of prototypes.

scholarly journals Impact of a sensitization program on prescription order writing skills of second year MBBS students: a prospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 906
Author(s):  
Subhashini R. ◽  
Bhuvaneswari K. ◽  
Umamaheswari A.
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Generic Prescribing ◽  
Second Year ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Prescription Writing

Background: Incomplete and erroneous prescriptions affect the effective management of patients. The undergraduates of today are the physicians of tomorrow. Hence, the need for inculcating good prescription writing practice from undergraduate level to improve quality of healthcare. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a sensitization program on the effective prescription writing skills of second year MBBS students.Methods: This prospective study was conducted between January and November 2017 among 149 second year medical students. The prescriptions by students were assessed prior to and after a sensitization program which emphasized on the importance of each component of the prescription, need for generic prescribing and rational use of drugs.Results: After the sensitization program, there was significant improvement in mentioning of all components (p<0.05) except for route of administration, instructions, and health advise which were still deficient. The rationality in prescribing was analyzed by scoring vital drug related information on a scale of 12. Majority of inscriptions (72%; n=107) were rational after the program. There existed a weak positive correlation (r=0.15) between students’ knowledge of drugs assessed by theory examinations and scores of prescriptions assessed in practical examinations.Conclusions: The sensitization program served as an effective strategy in improving knowledge regarding every component of the prescription and enhanced the prescription writing skills at the undergraduate level. This could help prevent deficiencies in health care arising from errors in prescribing.

Analysis of OSB Mat Structure Using CAD Technology

2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 1619-1623
Author(s):  
Peng Li ◽  
Yu Bo Tao ◽  
Feng Hu Wang ◽  
Sun Guo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Strand Orientation ◽  
Realistic Description ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

For further researching the structural characteristics of Orientated strand board (OSB) mat, a three-dimensional model was developed using computer-aided design (CAD) technology to simulate behaviors of individual strands in the mat-forming process. This model provided a more realistic description of the mat structure than the previous simulations in using varied strand geometry and different types of strand orientation, defining strand location, and solving the problem of edge effect. This model can be used to analyze the impact of strand orientation on the number of strand overlaps, and to identify the relationship of strand orientation and the horizontal voids distribution in the mat. Information provided by this model is the basis of further studying the effect of the mat formation on panel void characteristics, and the relationship of the voids volume to panel properties.

scholarly journals Healthy workplaces: what we know and what else we need to know

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Anker Jensen ◽  
Theo J.M. van der Voordt
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Indoor Climate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Purpose This paper aims to explore the impact of buildings on the creation of healthy workplaces (HWs) and end users’ physical and mental health and well-being. The paper presents available research on the impact of workplace layout, interior design, indoor climate and “green” offices. It ends with reflections on the main lessons learned, gaps in our current knowledge and suggestions for further research. Design/methodology/approach A literature research has been conducted of all papers in four corporate real estate management and facilities management-oriented journals from 2008 to 2017 that discuss health and well-being and related topics such as satisfaction, productivity and creativity. Findings A conceptual model to analyse impact factors for HWs covers the influence of many different variables. Most papers only discuss a particular influencing factor, mainly plants and indoor climate. Various papers show that the spatial layout, in particular the level of openness and opportunities for communication, concentration and privacy and interior design have an important impact on user satisfaction, perceived productivity support and creativity. These factors may have a positive impact on HWs as well and can also be benefits of HWs. Practical implications The paper identifies, which factors are important to consider for creating HWs and potential benefits of HWs. Originality/value This paper discusses the role of CREM and FM in creating HWs and reflects on the available knowledge, current omissions and the need for transdisciplinary follow-up research.

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