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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.
Key Point Summary
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.
Key Point Summary
Added July 2014

Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings

Author(s): Joseph, A.
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

The boom goes on

Author(s): Carpenter, D.
Added October 2012

AORN Guidance Statement: Environmental Responsibility

Author(s): Anonymous
Added October 2012

Cultural transformation and design

Author(s): Hamilton, D.K., & Orr, R.D
Added October 2012

Sarah Kubitschek Hospital-Salvador, Brazil: principles for a healing architecture at latitude 13°

Author(s): Tenorio, R.
Added October 2012

Occupant Satisfaction with Indoor Environmental Quality in Green Buildings

Author(s): Abbaszadeh, S., Zagreus, L., Lehrer, D., Huizenga, C.
Added October 2012

Designing the 21st Century Hospital : Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients, Facilities, & Communities

Author(s): Guenther, R.F., Vittori, G., Atwood, C.
Added October 2012

Participatory Action Research in Healthcare

Author(s): Koch, T., Kralik, D.
Added October 2012