The health effects of waste incinerators
2005
Journal of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2-3
Volume 15
Pages 115-156
Author(s): Thompson, J., Anthony, H.
Added February 2019
Bringing the single versus multi-patient room debate to vulnerable patient populations: A systematic review of the impact of room types on hospitalized older people and people with neurological disorders
2020
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 180-198
Author(s): Shannon, M. M., Lipson-Smith, R., Elf, M., Olver, J., Kramer, S., Bernhardt, J.
Added February 2019
Anticipated Advantages and Disadvantages of a move to 100% Single Room Hospital in Australia: A Case Study
2019
Journal of Nursing Management
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 27
Pages 963-970
Author(s): Cusack, L., Wiechula, R., Schultz, T., Dollard, J., Maben, J.
Added February 2019
Does a new spatial design in psychiatric inpatient care influence patients’ and staff’s perception of their care/working environment? A study protocol of a pilot study using a single-system experimental design
2018
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Lindgren, B.-M., Molin, J., Lundström, M., Strömbäck, M., Renberg, E. S., Ringnér, A,.
Added December 2018
Modern forensic psychiatric hospital design: Clinical, legal and structural aspects
2018
International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Journal Article
Issue 58
Volume 12
Pages 1-12
Author(s): Seppänen, A., Törmänen, I., Shaw, C., Kennedy, H.
Added October 2018
Sensory Reduction on the General Milieu of a High-Acuity Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to Prevent Use of Physical Restraints: A Successful Open Quality Improvement Trial
2018
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 24
Pages 133-144
Author(s): Yakov, S., Birur, B., Bearden, M. F., Aguilar, B., Ghelani, K. J., Fargason, R. E.
Added October 2018
Evaluation of the use of a sensory room on an adolescent inpatient unit and its impact on restraint and seclusion prevention
2017
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 30
Pages 90-97
Author(s): Seckman, A., Paun, O., Heipp, B., Van Stee, M., Keels‐Lowe, Vonda, Beel, F., Spoon, C., Fogg, L., Delaney, K. R.
Added October 2018
An evaluation of the use and efficacy of a sensory room within an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit
2017
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 64
Pages 253-263
Author(s): West, M., Melvin, G., McNamara, F., Gordon, M.
Added September 2018
Pilot study of a sensory room in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit
2012
Australasian Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 20
Pages 401-406
Author(s): Novak, T., Scanlan, J., McCaul, D., MacDonald, N., Clarke, T.
Added September 2018
The Physical and Psychosocial Environment’s Influence on Patients’ and Staff’s Perceptions of Person-Centered Care in Forensic Psychiatry
2016
Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Alexiou, E., Degl'Innocenti, A., Kullgren, A., Falk, H., Wijk, H.
Added September 2018
Sustained Effectiveness of the Mental Health Environment of Care Checklist to Decrease Inpatient Suicide
2016
Psychiatric Services
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 68
Pages 405-407
Author(s): Watts, B. V., Shiner, B., Young-Xu, Y., Mills, P. D.
Added September 2018
Objective and subjective evaluation of psychiatric ward redesign
1984
The American Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 141
Pages 639-644
Author(s): Whitehead, C. C., Polsky, R. H., Crookshank, C., Fik, E.
At the time of this study, relatively little research had been done to explore the potential benefits of incorporating architectural designs geared specifically towards improved patient well-being in psychiatric treatment environments. A “psychoenvironmental” model incorporating therapeutic architectural designs into psychiatric healthcare environments was developed before the publication of this study; however, this particular model had not yet been examined empirically.
Added August 2018
Does the redesign of a psychiatric inpatient unit change the treatment process and outcomes?
2013
Psychiatric Services
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 64
Pages 804-807
Author(s): Urbanoski, K. A., Mulsant, B. H., Novotna, G., Ehtesham, S., Rush, B. R.
The overall “atmosphere” of a psychiatric treatment facility could be defined through the availability of patient autonomy and support from peers, the presence of aggressive behavior within the ward, and the general sense of ward organization and rule enforcement.
Added August 2018
Controlling legionella risk in a newly commissioned hospital building
2011
Journal of Infection Prevention
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 11-16
Author(s): Srivastava, S., Colville, A., Odgers, M., Laskey, L., Mann, T.
Added July 2018
Psychiatric ward design can reduce aggressive behavior
2018
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Bogren, L., Gardiner, S. K., Lundin, S.
Added July 2018
Guidelines for the design of a healing garden for the rehabilitation of psychiatric patients
2015
Journal of Agricultural Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 43-51
Author(s): Erbino, C., Toccolini, A., Vagge, I., Ferrario, P. S.
Healing gardens can be defined as plant-populated areas designed to support and improve patient health and well-being. Previous studies have indicated that healing gardens are effective tools for improving physical and mental health in patients, families, and staff, ultimately leading to reduced care costs and general quality of life.
Added March 2018
The function and design of seclusion rooms in clinical settings
2017
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 83-91
Author(s): Kaar, S. J., Walker, H., Sethi, F., McIvor, R.
Added October 2017
Influence of Hospital Room Environment on the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in the Early Stage of Stroke
2017
Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology
Journal Article
Author(s): Perovic, V., Perovic, S.
Added September 2017
Do the hospital rooms make a difference for patients’ stress? A multilevel analysis of the role of perceived control, positive distraction, and social support
2017
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Andrade, C. C., Devlin, A. S., Pereira, C. R., Lima, M. L.
Added September 2017
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
2017
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 162-170
Author(s): Thurman, W., Harrison, T. C., Blozis, S. A., Dionne-Vahalik, M., Mead, S.
Added August 2017