Sensory environment on health-related outcomes of hospital patients
2012
The Cochrane Library
Journal Article
Author(s): Drahota, A., Ward, D., Mackenzie, H., Stores, R., Higgins, B., Gal, D., Dean, T. P.
Impact of hospital space standardization on patient health and safety
2012
Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 49-61
Author(s): Price, A. D. F., Lu, J.
Out of Sight, Out of Reach. Correlating spatial metrics of nurse station typology with nurses’ communication and co ‐ awareness in an intensive care unit
Author(s): Cai, H., Zimring, C.
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.
Impact of the Design of Neonatal Intensive Care Units on Neonates, Staff, and Families: A Systematic Literature Review
2012
The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 26
Pages 267-268
Author(s): Shahheidari, M., Homer, C.
The authors indicate that the design of NICUs incorporating single family rooms as evidence indicates this room type contributes to the better development of babies, facilitates increased parental involvement in care, controls infection, and reduces noise and length of stay.
A review of design recommendations for outdoor areas at healthcare facilities
2012
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 22
Pages 33-47
Author(s): Shukor, S. F. A, Stigsdotter, U. K., Nilsson, K.
The authors allude to the growing body of scientific literature that indicates the positive contribution of natural environments to human health. The stress caused by staying in a healthcare facility can be allayed by supportive outdoor natural environments.
The Hygienic Efficacy of Different Hand-Drying Methods: A Review of the Evidence
2012
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 87
Pages 791-798
Author(s): Huang, C., Ma, W., Stack, S.
Design indicators for better accommodation environments in hospitals: Inpatients’ perceptions
2012
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 199-215
Author(s): Zhao, Y., Mourshed, M.
Factors Impeding Flexible Inpatient Unit Design
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 83-103
Author(s): Pati, D., Evans, J., Harvey, T. E., Bazuin, D.
The physical environment can have a significant impact on operational efficiencies within healthcare environments. In an era of cost curtailment, design interventions that can provide maximum flexibility will become increasingly necessary. Following a 2006 study that identified domains within the design process that affect flexibility within acute care inpatient units, researchers wanted to understand whether domains external to the design process could influence the successful optimization of flexibility within the same environment.
Stress-Reducing Effects of Real and Artificial Nature in a Hospital Waiting Room
2012
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 329-333
Author(s): Beukeboom, C. J., Langeveld, D., Tanja-Dijkstra, K.
