Promoting spatial cognition in hospital buildings using space syntax analyses
2022
Journal of Engineering and Applied Science
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 69
Pages 101
Author(s): Youssef, K. A., Youssef, A. M. A.
Added November 2022
Learning from COVID 19. A comparison of innovative design solutions for human-centered healthcare facilities
2023
The City of Care: Strategies to Design Healthier Places
Book Section
Author(s): Brusamolin, E., Brambilla, A., Capolongo, S., Anzani, A., Scullica, F.
Added November 2022
Quantifying window view quality: A review on view perception assessment and representation methods
2023
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Abd-Alhamid, F., Kent, M., Wu, Y.
Added November 2022
Room size influences flow in robotic-assisted surgery
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 15
Volume 18
Pages 7984
Author(s): Kanji, F., Cohen, T., Alfred, M., Caron, A., Lawton, S., Savage, S., Shouhed, D., Anger, J. T., Catchpole, K.
Added November 2022
Impact of surgical table orientation on flow disruptions and movement patterns during pediatric outpatient surgeries
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 15
Volume 18
Pages 8114
Author(s): Joseph, A., Neyens, D., Mihandoust, S., Taaffe, K., Allison, D., Prabhu, V., Reeves, S.
Added November 2022
Impact of inpatient unit design features on overall patient experience and perceived room-level call button response
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 18
Volume 18
Pages 9747
Author(s): Cai, H., Fullam, F., MacAllister, L., Fogg, L. F., Canar, J., Press, I., Weissman, C., Velasquez, O.
Added November 2022
Using virtual reality (VR) mock-ups for evidence-based healthcare facility design decisions
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 21
Volume 18
Pages 11250
Author(s): Shultz, J., Jha, R.
Added November 2022
Designing for effective and safe multidisciplinary primary care teamwork: Using the time of COVID-19 as a case study
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 16
Volume 18
Pages 8758
Author(s): Lim, L., Zimring, C. M., DuBose, J. R., Lee, J., Stroebel, R. J., Matthews, M. R.
Added November 2022
Making space for midwifery in a hospital: Exploring the built birth environment of Canada’s first alongside midwifery unit
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 189-207
Author(s): Murray-Davis, B., Grenier, L. N., Plett, R. A., Mattison, C. A., Ahmed, M., Malott, A. M., Cameron, C., Hutton, E. K., Darling, E. K.
Added November 2022
Supportive or hindering physical environments in hospital units dealing with COVID-19 patients
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 83-96
Author(s): Bae, S.
Added November 2022
Key flow processes on wards
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 208-222
Author(s): Karvonen, S., Holma, T., Korpelainen, J., Leivonen, K., Michelsson, K., Rantala, M.-R., Porkkala, T., Lukkarila, P.
Added November 2022
Measuring potential visual exposure of physicians during shift-end handoffs and its impact on interruptions, privacy, and collaboration
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 175-199
Author(s): Joshi, R., Ossmann, M., Joseph, A.
Added November 2022
Wayfinding information syntheses: A study of wayfinding efficiency and behavior in complex outdoor institutional environment
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 250-267
Author(s): Iftikhar, H., Luximon, Y.
Added November 2022
Designing intergenerational spaces: What to learn from children
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 174-188
Author(s): Norouzi, N., Chen, J.-C., Jarrott, S., Satari, A.
Research on intergenerational care programs where both children and older adults receive services in the same facility often relies on proxy reports from caregivers. The authors of this study sought to elicit perceptions of intergenerational care from the children who experience these environments.
Added November 2022
Noise exposure and quality of life among nurses
2022
Workplace Health & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 70
Pages 207-219
Author(s): McCullagh, M. C., Xu, J., Dickson, V. V., Tan, A., Lusk, S. L.
Research shows that the effects of high-noise environments extend beyond hearing damage. Excessive noise levels can negatively impact cardiovascular health, mental health, sleep, and lead to tinnitus. Healthcare work environments are inherently noisy due to paging systems, telephones, monitor alarms, treatment equipment, and ice machines.
Added November 2022
Hospitals of the future: Designing interactive robotic systems for resilient emergency departments
2022
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
Journal Article
Issue CSCW2
Volume 6
Pages 442:1–442:40
Author(s): Taylor, A., Murakami, M., Kim, S., Chu, R., Riek, L. D.
Added November 2022
Visual aids in ambulatory clinical practice: Experiences, perceptions and needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
2022
PLoS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages e0263041-e0263041
Author(s): Hafner, C., Schneider, J., Schindler, E., Braillard, O.
Added November 2022
The effects of ceiling display and natural sounds on stress and anxiety among cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial.
2022
Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 130-136
Author(s): Lalezari, R., Mehdipour-Rabori, R., Dehesh, T., Nouhi, E.
Added November 2022
Using a nature-based virtual reality environment for improving mood states and cognitive engagement in older adults: A mixed-method feasibility study
2022
Innovation in Aging
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 1-17
Author(s): Kalantari, S., Xu, T. B., Mostafavi, A., Lee, A., Barankevich, R., Boot, W. R., Czaja, S. J.
Added November 2022
Implementation of a navigation system: Economic verification in a local hospital.
2022
PLoS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 17
Pages e0276996
Author(s): Majerova, I., Michna, P., Lebiedzik, M., Nevima, J., Tureckova, K.
Wayfinding is a long-standing challenge in healthcare facilities. Multiple studies have evaluated the cost-benefit of traditional wayfinding systems with respect to cost (e.g., staff time spent direction giving) and benefits (e.g., improved patient experience).
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