Hospital environments: The relevant aspects of indoor air quality

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Klara Slezakova (Author) FEUP; Maria do Carmo Pereira (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: An Essential Guide to Occupational Exposure

Pages: 23-45

ISBN: 978-168507922-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-168507819-5

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Natural sciences > Environmental science

Associated Projects

ALiCE - ALiCE - Laboratório Associado em Engenharia Química

LEPABE - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 da Unidade de I&D LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

EDC(Mind)2 - Desreguladores endócrinos e ambientes interiores saudáveis: investigar a relação entre exposição ambiental, o neurodesenvolvimento e comportamento social em crianças Compatibilidade com leitor de ecrã ativada.

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Authenticus ID: P-00Y-A7W

Abstract (EN): The specificity of healthcare facilities imposes particular requirements on its indoor environment. Indoor air quality (IAQ) in medical facilities is highly relevant to the vulnerable populations of patients but also to the visitors, medical doctors, and staff who spend long hours in their occupational settings. IAQ in hospitals is affected by several major parameters, including the structure and design of a facility, the type of conducted activities (in a given facility), the type and efficiency of the ventilation systems, and the sources of contaminants (in both indoor and outdoor air). Despite the relevance of healthcare facilities, the available information is far from comprehensive. This work aims to introduce the topic of a hospital environment, with information on the development and organization of hospitals and a general overview of indoor air quality in healthcare facilities. © 2022 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific