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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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Urban Residential Environments and Senior Citizens’ Longevity in Megacity Areas: The Importance of Walkable Green Spaces

Author(s): Takano, T., Nakamura, K., Watanabe, M.
Added October 2016

Influence of an Outdoor Garden on Mood and Stress in Older Persons

Author(s): Rodiek, S. D.
Research conducted in healthcare settings shows that the presence of plants and natural environments in healthcare environments has a positive impact on patient outcome. The value of nature and gardening to the older adult is also reported in literature.
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Added September 2014

Perceptions of the Physical Environment, Stage of Change for Physical Activity, and Walking Among Australian Adults

Author(s): Carnegie, M. A., Bauman, A., Marshall, A. L., Mohsin, M., Westley-Wise, V., Booth, M. L.
The health benefits of regular physical activity are well-established. An understanding of the factors that influence physical activity behaviors is greatly needed to influence sedentary population groups to become more physically active. Psychological, physiological, demographic, and environmental factors are known to influence physical activity. The increasing interest in physical environmental factors such as pleasant walking paths away from traffic, bike paths, weather conditions, and neighborhood safety has arisen due to broader, integrated models developed to more comprehensively explain physical activity behavior.
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Added May 2014

Architectural design of a secure forensic state psychiatric hospital

Author(s): Dvoskin, J.A., Radomski, S.J., Bennett, C., Olin, J.A., Hawkins, R.L., Dotson, L.A., Drewnicky, I.N.
Added October 2012

New vistas. Evidence-based design projects look into the links between a facility's environment and its care

Author(s): Bilchik, G.S.
Added October 2012

The design of caring environments and the quality of life of older people

Author(s): Barnes, S., Design in Caring Environments Study, G.
Added October 2012

A toolkit for redesign in healthcare

Author(s): AHRQ
Added October 2012

Postoccupancy evaluation: Issues and implementation

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

Culture of Compassion: Creation of a Healing Environment at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Author(s): Gray, J., Mile, K.
Added October 2012