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Decoding the psychiatric space: Cross country comparison of facilities for mental health service users

Author(s): Chrysikou, E., Savvopoulou, E., Biddulph, J., Jenkin, G.
Added December 2022

The architects’ and landscape architects' views on the design and planning of the hospital courtyard gardens (HCG) in Malaysia

Author(s): Mat Idris, M., Sibley, M., Hadjri, K.
Added August 2022

The impact of biophilic design in Maggie’s Centres: A meta-synthesis analysis

Author(s): Tekin, B. H., Corcoran, R., Gutiérrez, R. U.
Added July 2022

Effects of landscape types and complexity along path on mental restoration

Author(s): Zhao, J., Wang, M.
Added June 2022

Siting of healthcare care facilities based on the purpose of their operation, demographic changes, environmental characteristics, and the impact on public health

Author(s): Jausovec, M., Korpnik, N., Gabrovec, B., Klemencic, V. S.
Added January 2022

Exploring the relationship between perceived visual access to nature and nurse burnout

Author(s): Mihandoust, S., Pati, D., Lee, J., Roney, J.
An abundance of research has been conducted on factors leading to burnout, the healing power of nature, and how stress affects and/or is affected by burnout in patients and families. However, little research has been done on the physical and visual connection to nature and nursing burnout.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2021

Small garden, big impact: Emotional and behavioral responses of visitors to a rooftop atrium in a major hospital

Author(s): Martin, K., Nanu, L., Kwon, W.-S., Martin, D.
Added February 2021

Modelling the spatial decision problem. Bridging the gap between theory and practice: SitHealth Evaluation Tool

Author(s): Dell’Ovo, M., Oppio, A., Capolongo, S., Dell'Ovo, M., Oppio, A., Capolongo, S.
Added September 2020

Indoor and outdoor design in healthcare environments: The employees’ views in the General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Greece

Author(s): Karanikola, P., Andrea, V., Tampakis, S., Tsolakidou, A.
Added August 2020

The Effects of "Fangcang, Huoshenshan, and Leishenshan" Makeshift Hospitals and Temperature on the Mortality of COVID-19

Author(s): Cai, Y., Huang, T., Liu, X., Xu, G.
Added April 2020

Drive-Through Screening Center for COVID-19: A Safe and Efficient Screening System against Massive Community Outbreak

Author(s): Kwon, K. T., Ko, J.-H., Shin, H., Sung, M., Kim, J. Y.
Added April 2020

Effective practices and recommendations for drive-through clinic points of dispensing: A systematic review

Author(s): Buck, B. H., Cowan, L., Smith, L., Duncan, E., Bazemore, J., Schwind, J. S.
Added April 2020

Fangcang shelter hospitals: A novel concept for responding to public health emergencies

Author(s): Chen, S., Zhang, Z., Yang, J., Wang, J., Zhai, X., Bärnighausen, T., Wang, C.
Added April 2020

Cross-cultural comparison of physiological and psychological responses to different garden styles

Author(s): Elsadek, M., Sun, M., Sugiyama, R., Fujii, E.
Added December 2018

Accessing green spaces within a healthcare setting: A mixed studies review of barriers and facilitators

Author(s): Weerasuriya, R., Henderson-Wilson, C., Townsend, M.
Many previous studies have described the benefits of natural environments (or “green spaces”) on overall human well-being. Healthcare providers have increasingly drawn attention to how green spaces within healthcare environments may positively affect both patients and staff.
Key Point Summary
Added December 2018

Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Crisis Shelter Garden and Application of Findings Through the Use of a Participatory Design Process

Author(s): Lygum, V. L., Poulsen, D. V., Djernis, D., Djernis, H. G., Sidenius, U., Stigsdotter, U. K.
As an increasing number of designers and healthcare practitioners utilize nature-based therapy tools, there is a growing need to understand how certain elements within these natural spaces might contribute to heightened therapeutic effects for patients with specific conditions. Crisis shelters that provide healthcare resources to women and children exposed to domestic abuse could benefit from nature-based therapy tools, but a deeper understanding of how these environments should be built is needed.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2018

Modern forensic psychiatric hospital design: Clinical, legal and structural aspects

Author(s): Seppänen, A., Törmänen, I., Shaw, C., Kennedy, H.
Added October 2018

The Influences of Landscape Features on Visitation of Hospital Green Spaces—A Choice Experiment Approach

Author(s): Chang, K., Chien, H.
Added October 2018

Guidelines for the design of a healing garden for the rehabilitation of psychiatric patients

Author(s): Erbino, C., Toccolini, A., Vagge, I., Ferrario, P. S.
Healing gardens can be defined as plant-populated areas designed to support and improve patient health and well-being. Previous studies have indicated that healing gardens are effective tools for improving physical and mental health in patients, families, and staff, ultimately leading to reduced care costs and general quality of life.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2018

Evaluation of hospital outdoor spaces through users’ participation analysis

Author(s): Djukanovic, Z., Maric, J., Giofrè, F.
Hospital outdoor spaces (HOS) have an important role in healthcare facilities that specifically impacts the healing process. Literature reviewed by the authors refers to HOS as left-over spaces for supporting other medical activities.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2017