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Do perceptions of neighbourhood environment influence health? Baseline findings from a British survey of aging

Author(s): Bowling, A.
Added August 2016

Neighborhood design and active aging

Author(s): Michael, Y., Green, M. K., Farquhar, S. A.
Added August 2016

Space, Choice and Control, and Quality of Life in Care Settings for Older People

Author(s): Barnes, S.
In Britain, residential care and nursing homes for elderly patients have been subject to changing design regulations over several decades. These regulations take into account the “gradations of space” allotted to patients, meaning the extent to which the buildings themselves provide public, semiprivate, and private spaces for the patients.
Key Point Summary
Added December 2014

Visiting Outdoor Green Environments Positively Iimpacts Self-Rated Health among Older People In Long-Term Care

Author(s): Rappe, E., Kivela, S. L., Rita, H.
The restorative effects of nature in enhancing well-being are well documented. Seeing greenery or being in nature reduces stress, promotes attention capacity, and improves mood. Studies of older people living in institutions indicate positive associations between well-being of the residents and closeness of a green environment. Visiting an outdoor green environment is associated with better ability to concentrate and improved mood among the older people living in nursing homes. Plants and garden environments may contribute to psychological and social well-being of older people with dementia, according to nursing staff. Although health-related factors can impact on self-rated health among the older people living in nursing care, results from previous studies indicate that outdoor visits may also have an impact.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2014

Radical Redesign of Nursing Homes: Applying the Green House Concept in Tupelo, Mississippi

Author(s): Rabig, J., Thomas, W., Kane, R. A., Cutler, L. J., McAlilly, S.
The Green House design should be considered as nursing home resident numbers are growing. Early experiences with the “pod-like” structure show positive effects on residents, families, and staff.
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Added September 2014

Perceived hospital environment quality indicators: A study of orthopaedic units

Author(s): Fornara, F., Bonaiuto, M., Bonnes, M.
The field of healthcare design has increasingly recognized the need for building environments that are more ‘‘user-centered,’’ but spatial–physical features have not typically been included in assessment surveys on patient satisfaction.
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Added July 2014

Presence and Visibility of Outdoor and Indoor Physical Activity Features and Participation in Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Retirement Communities

Author(s): Joseph, A., Zimring, C., Harris-Kojetin, L., Kiefer, K.
Regular physical activity contributes to better health among old and very old individuals, allowing them to remain independent for a longer period of time. As with other factors, researchers are increasingly examining the role of the physical setting in encouraging or discouraging physical activity and providing convergent evidence on neighborhood design associated with physical activity by older people.
Key Point Summary
Added July 2014

Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings

Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012

Some Benefits of Nearby Nature for Hospital Visitors: Restorative Walks in Nichols Arboretum

Author(s): Levine, K.A.
Added October 2012

For efficient navigational search, humans require full physical movement, but not a rich visual scene

Author(s): Ruddle, R.A., Lessels, S.
Added October 2012

Three Levels of Metric for Evaluating Wayfinding

Author(s): Ruddle, R.A., Lessells, S.
Added October 2012

Nutrition and Exercise Environment Available to Outpatients, Visitors, and Staff in Children's Hospitals in Canada and the United States

Author(s): McDonald, C., Karamlou, T., Wengle, J., Gibson, J., McCrindle, B.
Added October 2012

Daytime sleeping, sleep disturbance, and circadian rhythms in the nursing home

Author(s): Martin, J.L., Webber, A.P., Alam, T., Harker, J.O., Josephson, K.R., Alessi, C.A.
Added October 2012

User preferences, information transactions and location-based services: A study of urban pedestrian wayfinding

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

Road traffic noise and sleep disturbances in an urban population: Cross-sectional study

Author(s): Jakovljevic, B., Belojevic, G., Paunovic, K., Stojanov, V.
Added October 2012

Up the down staircase: Wayfinding strategies in multi-level buildings

Author(s): Holscher, C., Mellinger, T., Vrachliotis, G., Brosamle, M., Knauff, M.
Added October 2012

Healing gardens-places for nature in health care

Author(s): Hartig, T., Cooper Marcus, C.
Added October 2012

Vitamin G: effects of green space on health, well-being, and social safety

Author(s): Groenewegen, P., Verheij, R., Van den Berg, A,, deVries, S.
Added October 2012

Effect of built-environment factors on healthcare: Satisfaction, operations, and outcomes

Author(s): Etchegaray, J., Fischer, W., Sisolak, J., Lipka, S.
Reduced noise levels, pleasant distractions, safety features, wayfinding systems, support spaces, and patient/family/caregiver control reduces stress, errors, and pain, while at the same time increasing referrals and staff retention.
Key Point Summary
Added October 2012

Environmental leadership for healthier patients and facilities

Author(s): Cohen, G., Vittori, Atwood, Rossi, Lent, Brannen, Harvie, Schettler
Added October 2012