On the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and relationship with indoor conditions at a hospital
2021
Atmospheric Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Baboli, Z., Neisi, N., Babaei, A.A., Ahmadi, M., Sorooshian, A., Birgani, Y.T., Goudarzi, G.
Added July 2021
Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practices: A multisite, mixed method investigation
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 270-286
Author(s): Fauer, A., Wright, N., Lafferty, M., Harrod, M., Manojlovich, M., Friese, C. R.
Data from 2016 to 2020 indicate that the market for ambulatory oncology services is expanding, presenting a need for a deeper understanding of how the physical space of these environments influences clinician work processes and patient safety.
Added July 2021
The effect of door opening on air-mixing in a positively pressurized room: implications for operating room air management during the COVID outbreak
2021
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Bhattacharya, A., Ghahramani, A., Mousavi, E.
Added July 2021
Experimental study on the control effect of different ventilation systems on fine particles in a simulated hospital ward
2021
Sustainable Cities and Society
Journal Article
Author(s): Kong, X., Guo, C., Lin, Z., Duan, S., He, J., Ren, Y., Ren, J.
Added July 2021
Co-creating visual representations of safe spaces with mental health service users using photovoice and zoom
2021
Methods in Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Dare, J., Seiver, H., Andrew, L., Coall, D. A., Karthigesu, S., Sim, M., Boxall, K.
Added July 2021
Emergency architecture. Modular construction of healthcare facilities as a response to pandemic outbreak
2021
E3S Web of Conferences
Journal Article
Author(s): Smolova, M., Smolova, D., Vdovin, E.
Added July 2021
Assessment of older adults’ acceptance of IEQ in nursing homes using both subjective and objective methods
2021
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Zhan, H., Yu, J., Yu, R.
Added July 2021
Environmental design strategies to decrease the risk of nosocomial infection in medical buildings using a hybrid MCDM Model
2021
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Volume 2021
Pages e5534607
Author(s): Xiong, L., Sheng, G., Fan, Z.-M., Yang, H., Hwang, F.-J., Zhu, B.-W.
Added July 2021
Enriched gardens improve cognition and independence of nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot controlled trial
2021
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 116
Author(s): Bourdon, E., Belmin, J.
Added July 2021
Efficiency and teamwork in emergency departments: Perception of staff on design interventions
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 310-323
Author(s): Ahmadpour, S., Bayramzadeh, S., Aghaei, P.
The authors build on previous research regarding emergency department (ED) layout and teamwork. When clinicians can move efficiently in a space that allows for collaboration, both staff and patients benefit.
Added July 2021
Comfort equals nurturing: Young people talk about mental health ward design
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 258-269
Author(s): Hutton, A., Wilson, R., Foureur, M.
Literature demonstrates that patient care outcomes and satisfaction can be significantly influenced by the healthcare environment. This research focuses on the design of mental health wards for adolescent patients and highlights understanding and implementing the viewpoints of adolescent patients in the design of mental health spaces.
Added July 2021
Identification of the main sources of noise in the NICU of hospital in Iran and offering noise control methods
2021
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 1117-1119
Author(s): Shariatzadeh, H., Abazari, M., Feiz-Arefi, M., Amani, S., Moazez, N., Babaei-Pouya, A.
Added July 2021
Renovating healthcare facility maintenance planning: A case study from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 416-428
Author(s): Spear, B., Kinart, A. C., Beauvais, B., Kim, F. S.
Added July 2021
Biophilic design strategies in long-term residential care environments for persons with Dementia
2021
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 36
Pages 227-255
Author(s): Peters, T., Verderber, S.
Added July 2021
Performance assessment of the built environment in healthcare facilities
2021
Journal of Facilities Management
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 19
Pages 569-586
Author(s): Salaheldin, M. H., Hassanain, M. A., Hamida, M. B., Ibrahim, A. M.
Added July 2021
Towards human-centred general hospitals: The potential of dementia-friendly design
2021
Architectural Science Review
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 66
Pages 382-390
Author(s): Kirch, J., Marquardt, G.
Added July 2021
Hygienic perspectives of wood in healthcare buildings
2021
Hygiene
Journal Article
Author(s): Munir, M. T., Pailhoriès, H., Aviat, F., Lepelletier, D., Pape, P. L., Dubreil, L., Irle, M., Buchner, J., Eveillard, M., Federighi, M., Belloncle, C.
Added July 2021
Investigations of Staphylococcal contamination on environmental surfaces of a neonatal intensive care unit of a children's hospital
2021
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 49
Pages 1450-1453
Author(s): Keilman, R., Harding, S., Rowin, M., Reade, E., Klingborg, P., Levine, D., Spratt, H.
Staphylococcal, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), infections are pervasive in intensive care units (ICUs). However, little research focuses on areas of contamination within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), even though Staphylococci can cause severe infection in infants.
Added July 2021
The investigation of physical design, executives’ attitude and policy towards service efficiency based on universal design principles; A case study of Naresuan University Hospital
2021
Universal Design 2021: From Special to Mainstream Solutions
Journal Article
Author(s): Phaholthep, C., Bunyasakseri, T., Phaholthep, P.
Added June 2021
“Home is home:” Exploring the meaning of home across long-term care settings
2021
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 36
Pages 321-338
Author(s): Cater, D., Tunalilar, O., White, D. L., Hasworth, S., Winfree, J.
Added June 2021
