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Part 2: Evaluation and Outcomes of an Evidence-Based Facility Design Project

Author(s): Krugman, M., Sanders, C., Kinney, L. J.
After a western academic hospital implemented the recommendations of an interdisciplinary team that combined the principles of Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) and Evidence-Based Design (EBD), an evaluation was necessary. This article (Part 2) presents the evaluation of the project.
Key Point Summary
Added June 2015

Factors influencing evaluation of patient areas, work spaces, and staff areas by healthcare professionals

Author(s): Sadatsafavi, H., Walewski, J., Shepley, M. M.
One important element of high-quality healthcare delivery is a motivated and satisfied staff. Healthcare executives should regularly examine the factors that influence clinicians’ perceptions of satisfaction and quality so that necessary changes can be addressed.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2014

The Effect of Environmental Design on Reducing Nursing Errors and Increasing Efficiency in Acute Care Settings: A Review and Analysis of the Literature

Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
In acute care settings, the physical environment plays an important role in staff efficiency and patient safety. Some research suggests that poor environments can result in staff stress, anxiety, and distractions due to noise; artificial lighting; improper or inadequate ventilation; and disorienting layouts of nursing units. There is less research on how environmental factors affect nursing staff health, effectiveness, errors, and job satisfaction.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2014

Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process

Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
Added October 2012

The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice

Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012

The Effect of Social Support and the Work Environment upon Burnout Among Nurses

Author(s): Constable, J., Russell, D.
Added October 2012

The Association of Ward Atmosphere with Burnout and Attitudes of Treatment Team Members in a State Psychiatric Hospital

Author(s): Caldwell, B.A., Gill, K.J., Fitzgerald, E., Sclafani, M., Grandison, P.
Added October 2012

Space planning and staff turnover

Author(s): Bookman, W.B.
Added October 2012

Symposium looks into healthy designs

Author(s): Bennett, S.
Added October 2012

Trends in critical care planning and design. Panel discussion

Author(s): Beale, C., Brideau, L., Caldwell, K., Fuller, P., Hamilton, K., Hendrich, A., Pangrazio, J., Scanlon, M., St Andre, A., Strohm, P., Velez, P.
Added October 2012

Resident portfolio: "She was hideous" - The effect of negative emotions on physician-patient interaction - Commentary

Author(s): Baren, J.M.
Added October 2012

Acute care design: healing environment case study--North Hawaii Community Hospital

Author(s): Bakken, E.E., Linton, P.E.
Added October 2012

Perioperative Ergonomics

Author(s): Applegeet, C.D.
Added October 2012

How Do You Get There from Here? Mental Representations of Route Descriptions.

Author(s): Schneider, L.F., Taylor, H.A.
Added October 2012

Postoccupancy evaluation: Issues and implementation

Author(s): Zimring, C.
Added October 2012

Physical Comfort, Social Contact, Wayfinding and Meaning as Indicators of Stress in a Hospital Enironment

Author(s): Ortega-Andeane, P.
Added October 2012

The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments

Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012