Lighting Assessment in the Hospital: An Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Quality Management in Health Care Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-17 DOI:10.1097/QMH.0000000000000529

Anuj Vashisht, Jithesh Vishwanathan, Ankita Grover, Shruti Vashisht

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Abstract

Background and objectives: Proper lighting in hospitals is essential for patient care and operational efficiency. This study assessed lighting compliance in a tertiary care hospital, considering both objective measurements and subjective evaluations.

Methods: This observational study was conducted in various hospital departments, including operating theatre, intensive care unit (ICU), accident and emergency (A&E), and wards. Two methods were used: illuminance measurement with a lux meter and checklist-based compliance assessment. Results were compared to national standards (Bureau of Indian Standards, SP 72).

Results: The study found that over 90% of areas had lighting below the recommended standards. Operating theatre compliance was 20%, ICU compliance was 18%, and A&E had 0%. Compliance based on checklist assessment was highest in operating theatres (54%) and lowest in acute medical wards (12.5%).

Conclusions: The study revealed significant gaps in hospital lighting compliance. The study suggests optimizing lighting placement and types (eg, light emitting diode (LEDs)) and incorporating lighting standards into hospital accreditation guidelines.

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医院照明评估：三级医院的观察性研究

背景和目的：医院适当的照明对病人护理和运营效率至关重要。本研究评估了三级护理医院的照明依从性，考虑了客观测量和主观评价。方法：本观察性研究在医院各科室进行，包括手术室、重症监护病房（ICU）、急症室（A&E）和病房。采用了两种方法：用勒克斯计测量照度和基于检查表的符合性评估。结果与国家标准（印度标准局，SP 72）进行了比较。结果：研究发现，超过90%的地区的照明低于建议标准。手术室依从率为20%，ICU依从率为18%，急诊科为0%。基于核对表评估的依从性在手术室最高（54%），在急症病房最低（12.5%）。结论：该研究揭示了医院照明依从性的显著差距。该研究建议优化照明的位置和类型（如发光二极管），并将照明标准纳入医院认证指南。

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Quality Management in Health Care HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

CiteScore

1.90

自引率

8.30%

发文量

108

期刊介绍： Quality Management in Health Care (QMHC) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for our readers to explore the theoretical, technical, and strategic elements of health care quality management. The journal''s primary focus is on organizational structure and processes as these affect the quality of care and patient outcomes. In particular, it: -Builds knowledge about the application of statistical tools, control charts, benchmarking, and other devices used in the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of care and of patient outcomes; -Encourages research in and evaluation of the results of various organizational strategies designed to bring about quantifiable improvements in patient outcomes; -Fosters the application of quality management science to patient care processes and clinical decision-making; -Fosters cooperation and communication among health care providers, payers and regulators in their efforts to improve the quality of patient outcomes; -Explores links among the various clinical, technical, administrative, and managerial disciplines involved in patient care, as well as the role and responsibilities of organizational governance in ongoing quality management.