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
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
How to improve sleep in a neonatal intensive care unit: A systematic review
2017
Early Human Development
Journal Article
Author(s): van den Hoogen, A., Teunis, C. J., Shellhaas, R. A., Pillen, S., Benders, M., Dudink, J.
Added July 2017
Evidence-Based Design Features Improve Sleep Quality Among Psychiatric Inpatients
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 52-63
Author(s): Pyrke, R. J. L., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Ahern, C., Langstaff, K. L., Bieling, P. J.
There are many factors present within psychiatric care facilities that can contribute to disrupted patient sleep patterns. Since poor sleep is widely associated with adverse health outcomes, it is important for designers to understand how the physical environments within mental health facilities can contribute to patient sleep patterns.
Added May 2017
Seasonal Differences in Light Exposure and the Associations With Health and Well-Being in Older Adults Living: An Exploratory Study
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 64-79
Author(s): Nioi, A., Roe, J., Gow, A., McNair, D., Aspinall, P.
Exposure to appropriate levels of bright light directly affects human circadian rhythms. The circadian rhythm plays a key role in overall human well-being. Previous research suggests that elderly patients within residential care homes are often exposed to low levels of light, which can result in circadian misalignment and irregularities in sleep/wake cycles.
Added May 2017
Patient room lighting influences on sleep, appraisal and mood in hospitalized people
2017
Journal of Sleep Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 236-246
Author(s): Giménez, M. C., Geerdinck, L. M., Versteylen, M., Leffers, P., Meekes, G. J. B. M., Herremans, H., de Ruyter, B., Bikker, J. W., Kuijpers, P. M. J. C., Schlangen, L. J. M.
Hospitalized patients often struggle with sleeping soundly due to various factors that arise within the hospital environment, such as noise, pain, general discomfort, and irregular and inappropriate light exposure. Because sleep is such an integral part of the healing process, healthcare designers should consider different ways to improve hospital sleep conditions.
Added April 2017
Examining Relationships between Physical Environments and Behaviors of Residents with Dementia in a Retrofit Special Care Unit
2017
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 49-69
Author(s): Mobley, C., Leigh, K., Malinin, L.
Individuals with late-stage dementia often receive treatment in Specialized Care Units (SCUs) when other nursing home facilities can no longer support their socio-behavioral and physical needs. Generally, SCUs aim to maximize patient quality of life (QoL) by mitigating potential environmental stressors and improving the functional status of the patients themselves.
Added February 2017
Child Life Specialists' Evaluation of Hospital Playroom Design: A Mixed Method Inquiry
2017
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 71-91
Author(s): Weinberger, N., Butler, A. G., Schumacher, P. A., Brown, R. L., McGee, B.
Many children are hospitalized with chronic illnesses each year, experiences that may result in traumatic repercussions with lasting negative health effects as children grow older. Child life experts are individuals who help children and their families cope with the stresses and uncertainties of hospitalization.
Added February 2017
Toward a Framework for Designing Person-Centered Mental Health Interiors for Veterans
2017
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 27-48
Author(s): Platt, L. S., Bosch, S. J., Kim, D.
Added February 2017
A Material World: A Comparative Study of Flooring Material Influence on Patient Safety, Satisfaction, and Quality of Care
2017
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 42
Pages 85-104
Author(s): Harris, D.
Added February 2017
A large-scale survey of inpatient suicides: comparison between medical and psychiatric settings
2017
Psychiatry Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Inoue, K., Kawanishi, C., Otsuka, K., Cho, Y., Shiraishi, M., Ishii, T., Onishi, H., Hirayasu, Y.
Added February 2017
Impact of an emergency short stay unit on emergency department performance of poisoned patients
2017
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 35
Pages 764–768
Author(s): Downes, M. A., Balshaw, J. K., Muscat, T. M., Ritchie, N., Isbister, G. K.
Added February 2017
Mental and behavioral health settings: Importance & effectiveness of environmental qualities & features as perceived by staff
2017
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue June
Volume 50
Pages 37-50
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Watson, A., Pitts, F., Garrity, A., Spelman, E., Fronsman, A., Kelkar, J.
While many previous studies have examined how facility designs can benefit patients within non-psychiatric acute care settings, there is a lack of research exploring how physical environments can be better suited to promote the health of patients in mental and behavioral health (MBH) facilities.
Added February 2017
The development and testing of the dementia friendly communities environment assessment tool (DFC EAT)
2017
International Psychogeriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 29
Pages 303-311
Author(s): Fleming, R., Bennett, K., Preece, T., Phillipson, L.
Added December 2016
Analysis of circadian stimulus allowed by daylighting in hospital rooms
2017
Lighting Research and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 49
Pages 49-61
Author(s): Acosta, I, Leslie, R. P., Figueiro, M. G.
Light is the major synchronizer of circadian rhythms to the 24-hour solar day. Compared to the visual system, the circadian system requires more light to be activated and is more sensitive to short-wavelength light. For those confined indoors, such as patients or residents in care facilities, the lack of access to daylight, or electric lighting providing a comparable amount, spectrum, distribution, duration, and timing, may compromise their human health and well-being.
Added November 2016
