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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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Person-Environment Interaction in a New Secure Forensic State Psychiatric Hospital: Person-Environment Interaction

Author(s): Eggert, J. E., Kelly, S. P., Margiotta, D. T., Hegvik, D. K., Vaher, K. A., Kaya, R. T.
Added June 2016

Effective Use of the Built Environment to Manage Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review

Author(s): Soril, L. J. J., Leggett, L. E., Lorenzetti, D. L., Silvius, J., Robertson, D., Mansell, L., Holroyd-Leduc, J., Noseworthy, T. W., Clement, F. M., Laks, J.
There is a lack of valid and reliable research in the area of impact of built environment interventions in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
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Added June 2016

Interpretation of way-finding healthcare symbols by a multicultural population: Navigation signage design for global health

Author(s): Hashim, M. J., Alkaabi, M. S. K. M., Bharwani, S.
Added June 2016

Operational Scenarios Simulation to Support Building Design: A Hospital Design Case Study

Author(s): Simeone, D., Toldo, I., Cursi, S.
Added June 2016

Hospital Patient Room Design for Desert Climates: Effect of Room Shape on Window Design for Daylighting

Author(s): Sherif, A., Sabry, H., Wagdy, A.
Added June 2016

The hardware and software implications of hospital birth room design: A midwifery perspective

Author(s): Hammond, A., Foureur, M., Homer, C. S. E.
Every aspect of design within a given workplace – from the overall architecture to the furnishings, aesthetics, and available equipment – can affect the performance and overall experience of staff members. While many previous studies have explored the influence of workplace design in various different health care environments, little research has examined the impact of hospital birth room designs on the experience and performance of midwives.
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Added June 2016

Integrating ergonomics into engineering design: The role of objects

Author(s): Hall-Andersen, L. B., Broberg, O.
Added June 2016

Wayfinding in Hospital: A Case Study

Author(s): Martins, L. B., de Melo, H. F. V.
Added May 2016

Building spatial layout that supports healthier behavior of office workers: a new performance mandate for sustainable buildings

Author(s): Hua, Y., Yang, E.
Added May 2016

Persistence of nosocomial bacteria on 2 biocidal fabrics based on silver under conditions of high relative humidity

Author(s): López-Gigosos, R., Mariscal, A., Gutierrez-Bedmar, M., Mariscal-Lopez, E., Fernández-Crehuet, J.
Added May 2016

Nebraska Biocontainment Unit perspective on disposal of Ebola medical waste

Author(s): Lowe, J. J., Gibbs, S. G., Schwedhelm, S. S., Nguyen, J., Smith, P. W.
Added May 2016

Comparison between mixed and laminar airflow systems in operating rooms and the influence of human factors: Experiences from a Swedish orthopedic center

Author(s): Erichsen Andersson, A., Petzold, M., Bergh, I., Karlsson, J., Eriksson, B. I., Nilsson, K.
Added May 2016

Effectiveness of improved hydrogen peroxide in decontaminating privacy curtains contaminated with multidrug-resistant pathogens

Author(s): Rutala, W. A., Gergen, M. F., Sickbert-Bennett, E. E., Williams, D. A., Weber, D. J.
Added January 2016

Development of a Tool to Measure User Experience Following Electronic Health Record Implementation

Author(s): Xiao, Y., Montgomery, D. C., Philpot, L. M., Barnes, S. A., Compton, J. & Kennerly, D.
This article outlines the development and validation of a tool to capture and prioritize improvement efforts related to electronic health record (EHR) implementation.
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Added January 2016

Delusions and Underlying Needs in Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease

Author(s): Wang, J., Cheng, W., Lai, P., & Pai, M.
The purpose of this study was to understand the influences of earlier life experiences and the current environment on delusions, as well as the underlying needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experiencing delusions.
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Added January 2016

COMMUNI-CARE: Assessment Tool for Reactions and Behaviors of Patients with Dementia in a Multisensory Stimulation Environment

Author(s): Lopez, J. J. B., Martorell, J., & Bolivar, J. C. C.
Snoezelen translated into Dutch means “smell, feel and snooze/relax.” Snoezelen is either a room or room enhancements that provide a multisensory experience. They were created to reduce the unpleasant effects of sensory deprivation in patients with learning disabilities. Today they are used on patients with a variety of psychological and behavorial symptoms.
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Added January 2016

Facility Design and Healthcare-Acquired Infections

Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
This article outlines the relationship between select design elements and the pervasive problem of healthcare-acquired infections.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2016

A Conceptual Model for Healthcare Facility Design

Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
This study article presents a conceptual model to explain the interrelationships among healthcare design elements.
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Added January 2016

Home Modification and Prevention of Frailty Progression in Older Adults: A Japanese Prospective Cohort Study

Author(s): Mitoku, K., Shimanouchi, S.
In a study involving 574 Japanese adults 65 years or older who required a low or moderate level of care, 34% modified their homes over the course of the study. Modification of these older adults’ homes prevented the progression of frailty (requiring higher level of care).
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Added January 2016

Multisensory Installations in Residential Aged-Care Facilities: Increasing Novelty and Encouraging Social Engagement Through Modest Environmental Changes

Author(s): Scott, T. L., Masser, B. M., & Pachana, N. A.
When the environment of aged-care facilities is perceived as more aesthetically pleasing, it is positively related to improved mood and well-being for residents and staff. Unfortunately, most residential care environments for the elderly are planned around their physical needs.
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Added January 2016