A systematic review of operating room ventilation
2021
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Sadrizadeh, S., Aganovic, A., Bogdan, A., Wang, C., Afshari, A., Hartmann, A., Croitoru, C., Khan, A., Kriegel, M., Lind, M., Liu, Z., Melikov, A., Mo, J., Rotheudt, H., Yao, R., Zhang, Y., Abouali, O., Langvatn, H., Sköldenberg, O., Cao, G.
Added April 2023
Influence of chromatic and lighting on the visual environment of the elderly: A critical literature review
2021
Color Research & Application
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 46
Pages 117-124
Author(s): Guerry, E., Caumon, C., Bécheras, E., Zissis, G.
Added July 2022
Sleep in hospitalized children and adolescents: A scoping review
2021
Sleep Medicine Reviews
Journal Article
Author(s): Hybschmann, J., Topperzer, M. K., Gjærde, L. K., Born, P., Mathiasen, R., Sehested, A. M., Jennum, P. J., Sørensen, J. L.
Added September 2021
Effects of air-conditioning systems in the public areas of hospitals: A scoping review
2021
Epidemiology and Infection
Journal Article
Author(s): Ting Wu, H., Shuang Li, Q., Chen Dai, R., Liu, S., Wu, L., Mao, W., Hua Ji, C.
Added September 2021
Art as contextual element in improving hospital patients’ well-being: A scoping review
2021
Journal of Applied Arts & Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 177-191
Author(s): Timonen, K., Timonen, T.
Added September 2021
Built environments for inpatient stroke rehabilitation services and care: A systematic literature review
2021
BMJ Open
Journal Article
Author(s): Lipson-Smith, R., Pflaumer, L., Elf, M., Blaschke, S.-M., Davis, A., White, M., Zeeman, H., Bernhardt, J.
Added August 2021
The impact of visiting the Intensive Care Unit on children’s and adolescents’ psychological well-being: A systematic review
2021
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Lamiani, G., Bonazza, F., Del Negro, S., Meyer, E. C.
Added August 2021
The relationship between sensory stimuli and the physical environment in complex healthcare settings: A systematic literature review
2021
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Ahmadpour, S., Aghaei, P.
Added July 2021
Fungi in the indoor air of critical hospital areas: A review
2021
Aerobiologia
Journal Article
Author(s): Belizario, J. A., Lopes, L. G., Pires, R. H.
Added June 2021
Ventilation systems and COVID-19 spread: Evidence from a systematic review study
2021
European Journal of Sustainable Development Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Fadaei, A.
Added May 2021
Mental health outcome measures in environmental design research: A critical review
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 331-357
Author(s): Shin, J., Dennis, S., Mohammed, H.
While recent studies show a relationship between well-being and the built environment, few focus specifically on mental health. This study found that access to nature and other design elements of the built environment can improve positive affect (pleasurable feelings), vitality (energy or aliveness), executive functioning (memory, concentration), mood, and general well-being—while also decreasing cortisol (stress).
Added May 2021
Intensive care unit built environments: A comprehensive literature review (2005–2020)
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 368-415
Author(s): Verderber, S., Gray, S., Suresh-Kumar, S., Kercz, D., Parshuram, C.
ICUs have been extensively studied regarding the role of the built environment in issues of patient safety and infection control, patient-staff outcomes, and the interventional role of the physical environment. The results of this comprehensive literature review (2005-2020) demonstrate an increase in design of single-bed ICUs, increase in the engagement of families in the ICU experience, acknowledgement of improving caregiver well-being, performance through designing staff amenities, increased attention to the therapeutic role of exposure to nature and lighting, and increased pandemic concerns related to containment of the COVID-19 virus.
Added May 2021
Technology integration in complex healthcare environments: A systematic literature review
2021
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Aghaei, P.
Previous research shows that the way in which information displays and imaging technology are integrated into healthcare environments can impact staff workflows, patient safety, and perceptions of care. Caregivers working in trauma rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), and operating rooms (ORs) require frequent access to imaging technology; when these resources are located far away from patients, issues may arise with communication, coordination, and interruptions.
Added May 2021
Literature review: Evidence-based health outcomes and perceptions of the built environment in pediatric hospital facilities
2021
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Bock, E. Pauli, Nilsson, S., Jansson, P.-A., Wijk, H., Alexiou, E., Lindahl, G., Berghammer, M., Degl’Innocenti, A.
Added April 2021
Distraction in the operating room: A narrative review of environmental and self-initiated distractions and their effect on anesthesia providers
2021
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Journal Article
Author(s): Gui, J. L., Nemergut, E. C., Forkin, K. T.
Added April 2021
Visual arts in children’s hospitals: Scoping review
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 339-367
Author(s): Ullán, A, M., Belver, M. H.
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Added April 2021
SARS-CoV-2 and the role of airborne transmission: A systematic review
2021
F1000Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Heneghan, C., Spencer, E. A., Brassey, J., Plüddemann, A., Onakpoya, I. J., Evans, D., Conly, J. M., Jefferson, T.
Added April 2021
The perception and attitude toward noise and music in the operation room: A systematic review
2021
Journal of Surgical Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Fu, V. X., Oomens, P., Merkus, N., Jeekel, J.
Added March 2021
Environmental noise in hospitals: A systematic review
2021
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Journal Article
Issue 16
Volume 28
Pages 19629-19642
Author(s): de Lima Andrade, E., da Cunha e Silva, D. C., de Lima, E. A., de Oliveira, R. A., Zannin, P. H. T., Martins, A. C. G.
Noise in healthcare environments can aggravate patient health issues and impair the performance of healthcare professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested that hospital sound levels should not exceed 35 decibels during the day and 40 decibels at night.
Added March 2021
Hospital location selection: A systematic literature review on methodologies and applications
2021
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Journal Article
Volume 2021
Pages 6682958
Author(s): Gul, M., Guneri, A. F., Huang, G.
Added February 2021
