Designing gardens for people with dementia: Literature review and evidence-based design conceptual frame
2017
Geriatrie Et Psychologie Neuropsychiatrie Du Vieillissement
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 417-424
Author(s): Charras, K., Laulier, V., Varcin, A., Aquino, J.-P.
Added December 2017
Appraisal of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in healthcare facilities: A literature review
2015
Sustainable Cities and Society
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 17
Pages 61-68
Author(s): Nimlyat, P. S., Kandar, M. Z.
Added November 2017
Environmental design for end-of-life care: An integrative review on improving quality of life and managing symptoms for patients in institutional settings
2018
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 55
Pages 1018–1034
Author(s): Zadeh, R. S., Eshelman, P., Setla, J., Kennedy, L., Hon, E., Basara, A.
Added September 2017
Exploring the effect of sound and music on health in hospital settings: A narrative review
2016
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Author(s): Iyendo, T. O.
Added August 2017
How to improve sleep in a neonatal intensive care unit: A systematic review
2017
Early Human Development
Journal Article
Author(s): van den Hoogen, A., Teunis, C. J., Shellhaas, R. A., Pillen, S., Benders, M., Dudink, J.
Added July 2017
Healthcare facilities maintenance management: A literature review
2017
Journal of Facilities Management
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 352-375
Author(s): Yousefli, Z., Nasiri, F., Moselhi, O.
Added July 2017
Qualitative ergonomics/human factors research in health care: Current state and future directions
2017
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Valdez, R. S., McGuire, K. M., Rivera, A. J.
This paper presents a systematic review of studies involving the application of ergonomics/human factors (E/HF) within healthcare environments. In ergonomics, the term “systems thinking” can be broadly interpreted as a way of organizing, managing, and improving different components of a given entity in order to achieve peak efficiency and usability.
Added June 2017
Effect of laminar airflow ventilation on surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2017
The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 17
Pages 553-561
Author(s): Bischoff, P., Kubilay, N. Z., Allegranzi, B., Egger, M., Gastmeier, P.
Added February 2017
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of instruments for assessing the quality of the physical environment in healthcare
2017
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 73
Pages 2796-2816
Author(s): Elf, M., Nordin, S., Wijk, H., McKee, K. J.
This review of published instruments was conducted to identify valid and usable tools that can evaluate the design of the healthcare environment.
Added February 2017
On the Planning and Design of Hospital Circulation Zones: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 10
Pages 124-146
Author(s): Jiang, S., Verderber, S.
Added February 2017
Environmental Variables That Influence Patient Satisfaction: A Review of the Literature
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 155-169
Author(s): MacAllister, L., Zimring, C., Ryherd, E.
This paper is a literature review that compiles a number of studies investigating the layouts and designs of hospitals and work settings, and the influences that these environments have on health and behavioral outcomes in patients. More specifically, this review seeks to identify possible links between physical and social environmental influences to self-reported patient outcomes. The authors wish to more fully understand the elements that influence patient satisfaction, and then begin a discussion over how physical and social environments can be further analyzed to enhance satisfaction.
Added September 2016
The built environment and obesity: A systematic review of the epidemiologic evidence
2010
Health and Place
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 175-190
Author(s): Feng, J., Glass, T. A., Curriero, F. C., Stewart, W. F., Schwartz, B. S.
Added August 2016
A survey to assess the preferences of patients with diabetes for the time and location of their outpatient appointments
2007
Practical Diabetes International
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 24
Pages 366-370
Author(s): Baggri, H. S., Jenkins, D.
Added July 2016
Design in mind: eliciting service user and frontline staff perspectives on psychiatric ward design through participatory methods
2016
Journal of Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 25
Pages 114-121
Author(s): Csipke, E., Papoulias, C., Vitoratou, S., Williams, P., Rose, D., Wykes, T.
Previous studies have shown repeatedly that the physical design of psychiatric wards has a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. It has also been found that staff and patients often express conflicting expectations regarding the design of psychiatric wards. Therefore, it is important to better understand different stakeholder perceptions of the same environment so that the most effective design decisions can be made. One possible way of doing this would be using the “SURE model,” which is a participatory method involving collaborations with service users during all stages of the study.
Added June 2016
Healthcare Staffs’ Experiences and Perceptions of Caring for People with Dementia in the Acute Setting: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
2016
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Author(s): Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Brooker, D., Casey, D.
Dementia is an international health issue that greatly impacts healthcare delivery systems. Individuals with dementia have specific needs when it comes to healthcare, and it seems that, generally, acute care environments aren’t suitable for these individuals. Considering how previous studies have shown that as much as a quarter of individuals utilizing acute hospital services are likely to have dementia, the authors posit that there needs to be a shift in ethos, organization, and environment in which more appropriate care is provided to patients with dementia in acute care settings.
Added June 2016
Experimental identification of potential falls in older adult hospital patients
2016
Journal of Biomechanics
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 49
Pages 1016-1020
Author(s): Cloutier, A., Yang, J., Pati, D., Valipoor, S.
Added May 2016
Risk factors associated with interfacility transfers among patients with Clostridium difficile infection
2016
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 44
Pages 1027-1031
Author(s): Awali, R. A., Kandipalli, D., Pervaiz, A., Narukonda, S., Qazi, U., Trehan, N., Chopra, T.
Added May 2016
Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature
2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
Added May 2016
Review: The impact of art, design and environment in mental healthcare: A systematic review of the literature
2008
The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 128
Pages 85-94
Author(s): Daykin, N., Byrne, E., Soteriou, T., O'Connor, S.
There is increasing evidence that attractive environments can enhance the experiences of healthcare users. What creates attractive environments may be relative to the country where that healthcare is provided. This paper was written in the UK and was an attempt to find research that supports the use of art to create healing environments along with the role of art in encouraging civic pride. It was part of a two-year evaluation of a commissioned arts program in a UK mental health trust.
Added January 2016
Driving Efficient Flow: Three Best-Practice Models
2013
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 39
Pages 481-484
Author(s): Baker, S. J., Shupe, R., Smith, D.
Added December 2015
