Summary
This paper discusses the impact of light on patient outcomes in intensive care units, focusing on the biological effects of light on the body and the role of light in regulating hormones and the body's circadian rhythms.
Categories
Patient recovery and healing: The paper discusses how the environment in which care is provided, specifically light, can impact patient outcomes in intensive care units.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how light can affect alertness and performance, with blue light shown to improve alertness and reduce daytime sleepiness.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how light can modulate cortical activity and circadian rhythm, which can impact cognitive function.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of light in regulating hormones such as melatonin and cortisol, which can impact various biological processes.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how aspects of a lighted environment, such as the duration, intensity and wavelength of light, can impact the body's biological processes and patient outcomes in intensive care units.
Immune system function and health: The paper discusses how light can impact the immune system, with evidence showing that immune cell numbers and immunoglobulin concentrations can vary with respect to the season or day length.
Author(s)
R Castro, DC Angus, MR Rosengart
Publication Year
2011
Number of Citations
56
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