An overview of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and engineering strategies to mitigate risk
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected every aspect of our lives. To
date, experts have acknowledged that airborne transmission is a key piece of the SARS …
date, experts have acknowledged that airborne transmission is a key piece of the SARS …
A review on factors related to patient comfort experience in hospitals
Y Tian - Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
The creation of a welcoming hospital atmosphere is necessary to improve patient wellbeing
and encourage healing. The goal of this study was to examine the variables affecting …
and encourage healing. The goal of this study was to examine the variables affecting …
Does human movement-induced airflow elevate infection risk in burn patient's isolation ward? A validated dynamics numerical simulation approach
An isolation ward requires a highly controlled and contamination-free environment since the
settling of bacteria-carrying particles (shed by medical staff) on patients' wounds could …
settling of bacteria-carrying particles (shed by medical staff) on patients' wounds could …
Influence of talking behavior of infected patients and the associated exposure risk in a ventilated negative-pressure ward
Negative-pressure isolation ward is a primary choice in preventing the spread of outbreaks
and safeguarding patient recovery. Inside the ward, patients with respiratory diseases …
and safeguarding patient recovery. Inside the ward, patients with respiratory diseases …
Particle dispersion for indoor air quality control considering air change approach: a novel accelerated CFD-DNN prediction
Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a well-established tool to study fluid
dynamics and particle movement, while Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models offer …
dynamics and particle movement, while Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models offer …
Assessing the portable air cleaner's effectiveness and energy efficiency in targeted removal aerosols from a negative pressure isolation ward
During the COVID-19 pandemic, negative-pressure isolation wards (NPIWs) became a
crucial infrastructure for treating patients and safeguarding healthcare workers (HCWs) …
crucial infrastructure for treating patients and safeguarding healthcare workers (HCWs) …
Assessment of COVID-19 infection Risk, thermal Comfort, and energy efficiency in negative pressure isolation wards with varied ventilation modes
Negative pressure isolation wards (NPIWs) play a crucial role in providing care to COVID-19
patients during a pandemic. However, the exhalation of patients releases aerosols …
patients during a pandemic. However, the exhalation of patients releases aerosols …
Would sneezing increase the risk of passengers contracting airborne infection? A validated numerical assessment in a public elevator
An elevator is a machine that vertically transports people between different levels of a
building. It is a typical confined space for contracting airborne diseases, such as coronavirus …
building. It is a typical confined space for contracting airborne diseases, such as coronavirus …
A CFD assessment on ventilation strategies in mitigating healthcare-associated infection in single patient ward
A promising ventilation strategy is an effective measure to enhance indoor air quality and
protect the patients against healthcare-acquired infection. The Computational Fluid …
protect the patients against healthcare-acquired infection. The Computational Fluid …
Perspectives on human movement considerations in indoor airflow assessment: a comprehensive data-driven systematic review
Understanding particle dispersion characteristics in indoor environments is crucial for
revising infection prevention guidelines through optimized engineering control. The …
revising infection prevention guidelines through optimized engineering control. The …