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The Knowledge Repository is a complete, user-friendly database of healthcare design research references that continues to grow with the latest peer-reviewed publications. Start with our Knowledge Repository for all of your searches for articles and research citations on healthcare design topics. Access full texts through the source link, read key point summaries, or watch slidecasts. Expand your search and find project briefs, interviews, and other relevant resources by visiting our Insights & Solutions page.

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Exploring Sign System Design for a Medical Facility: A Virtual Environment Study on Wayfinding Behaviors

2023
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 13
Pages 1366
Author(s): Ching-Yuan, W., Chen, C.-I., Meng-Cong, Z.
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Added August 2023

The influence of everyday acoustic environments on the challenging behavior in dementia: A participatory observation study in nursing homes

2023
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 20
Pages 4191
Author(s): Talebzadeh, A., Decoutere, I., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Botteldooren, D., Devos, P., Aletta, F., Van de Velde, D., De Vriendt, P.
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Added April 2023

Coping and caregiving: Leveraging environmental design to moderate stress among healthcare workers in the emergency department setting

2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 261-277
Author(s): Bosch, S. J., Valipoor, S., Alakshendra, A., De Portu, G., Mohammadigorji, S., Rittenbacher, D., Black, K., Calienes, E.
Research demonstrates that healthcare work is demanding and emergency departments (EDs) are known to be particularly stressful. There is a lack of information about relationships between the built environment and the behaviors clinicians use to cope with work-related stress.
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Added February 2023

Effects of the physical environment on children and families in hospital-based emergency departments: A systematic literature review

2023
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Volume 86
Pages 101970
Author(s): Gripko, M., Joseph, A., MohammadiGorji, S.
The emergency department (ED) environment is often a very stressful place, especially for young children and their families. Previous studies show that highly stimulating environments may increase anxiety. There are many complex relationships among the physical environment and healthcare outcomes in the emergency department, and themes in this study include control, positive distractions, family and social supports, and designing for a safe and comfortable experience.
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Added February 2023