Affective design of waiting areas in primary healthcare
2008
The TQM Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 20
Pages 389-408
Author(s): Ayas, E., Eklund, J., Ishihara, S.
Added January 2016
Light as therapy for sleep disorders and depression in older adults
2008
Clinical Geriatrics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 25-31
Author(s): Sloane, P. D., Figueiro, M.G., Cohen, L.
Added September 2014
Light therapy for insomnia in older adults
2008
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 24
Pages 139-149
Author(s): Gammack, J. K.
Added September 2014
A novel night lighting system for postural control and stability in seniors
2008
Lighting Research and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 40
Pages 111-126
Author(s): Figueiro, M. G., Gras, L., Qi, R., Rizzo, P., Rea, M., Rea, M. S.
Age-related changes may result in impaired balance control, and thus can lead to increase risk of falls among the elderly. Visual information provides a spatial reference for self-position and location of obstacles within a person’s environment. Lack of this information results in increased body sway. In addition, low ambient light levels reduce postural control. Therefore, this study investigated the effectiveness of a novel self-luminous light emitting diode (LED) night-lighting system that provided linear spatial orientation cues plus low ambient lighting for enhancing postural control in healthy seniors.
Added April 2014
Environmental evaluation for workplace violence in healthcare and social services
2008
Journal of Safety Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 39
Pages 237-50
Author(s): McPhaul, K.M. , Murrett, K., Flannery, K. , Rosen, J., Lipscomb, J., London, M.
The purpose of this project was to contribute specific, evidence–based guidance to the healthcare and social services employer communities regarding the use of environmental design to prevent violence.
Added April 2014
Servicescape: Physical environment of hospital pharmacies and hospital pharmacists’ work outcomes
2008
Health Care Management Review
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 33
Pages 156-168
Author(s): Lin, B.Y.-J., Leu, W.-J., Breen, G.-M., Lin, W.-H.
Researchers have studied the healthcare work environment from a number of angles, from an organizational behavior perspective honing in on motivation and reward, to an occupational and environmental perspective concerned with comfort and ergonomics, to a pathogenic perspective interested in exposure to disease. The idea of a “servicescape” has arisen in healthcare marketing to investigate the impact of the physical environment of service settings on employees’ psychological states and perceptions.
Added February 2014
Developing architectural lighting designs to improve sleep in older adults
2008
The Open Sleep Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 1
Pages 40-51
Author(s): Figueiro, M., Saldo, E., Rea, M., Kubarek, K., Cunningham, J., Rea, M. S.
Light affects human health and well-being by affecting our ability to see the world, perceive distances and spatial relationships as well as modulating our circadian system. The circadian system which maintains the body's 24-hour cycle is entrained by the light and dark cycles of day and night as well as an internal oscillator located in the brain and a hormone melatonin. The circadian system regulates many of the bodies activities including sleep. A majority of older adults in long term care facilities suffer from sleep problems.
Added November 2012
A Novel PACU Design for Noise Reduction
2008
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 226-229
Author(s): Smykowski, L.
As redesign and renovation of patient care units occur, health care providers need to consider the importance of lowering environmental stressors. Noise in the hospital environment is one well documented problem, with detrimental effects to both patients and staff. The paper reviews the redesign of the organization's PACU that explored a unique floor plan to minimize noise and improve privacy.
Added October 2012
Cancer Patients' Satisfaction With Care in Traditional and Innovative Ambulatory Oncology Clinics
2008
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 23
Pages 251-257
Author(s): Groff, S. L., Carlson, L. E., Tsang, K., Potter, B. J.
Recent advances in cancer care allow more cancer patients to be treated on an ambulatory care basis, whether chemotherapy, radiation therapy or follow-up care. Care can include physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. Ambulatory oncology clinics have the opportunity to create positive treatment experiences for patients.
Added October 2012
Building the evidence base for evidence-based design: Editors' introduction
2008
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 40
Pages 147-150
Author(s): Zimring, C., Bosch, S.
Added October 2012
Clevland Clinic's New Look More Than Just A Pretty Face
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue September 2008
Volume Northeast Medical Industry and Hospital News
Pages 1
Author(s): Spector, H.
Added October 2012
Effects of VDT Workstation Lighting Conditions on Operator Visual Workload
2008
Industrial Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 105-111
Author(s): Lin, C.J., Feng, W.-Y., Chao, C.-J., Tseng, F.-Y.
Added October 2012
The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature
2008
Psychological Science
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 19
Pages 1207-12
Author(s): Berman, M.G., Jonides, J., Kaplan, S.
Added October 2012
Symposium looks into healthy designs
2008
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue August 2008
Volume Daily Journal of Commerce
Pages 1
Author(s): Bennett, S.
Added October 2012
Strategies to reduce patient harm: understanding the role of design and the built environment
2008
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Barach, P.
Added October 2012
Transforming care in children's hospitals through environmental design: Literature Review
2008
Evidence for Innovation: Transforming Children's Health Through the Physical Environment
Book Section
Author(s): Joseph, A., Keller, A., Kronick, K.
Added October 2012