Impact of the Physical Environment of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities (RHCSF) on Staff and Residents A Systematic Review of the Literature
2015
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 48
Pages 1203-1241
Author(s): Joseph, A., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X.
Strategies related to the design of the built environment should be considered within the context of the culture of the organization and the resident population. This study of the physical environment of residential health, care, and support facilities addresses the range of settings and population, where other studies have been lacking. The literature review strongly suggests that the built environment is an important component of care provided in residential care settings.
Added May 2016
Building design and performance: A comparative longitudinal assessment of a children's hospital
2014
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Thiel, C. L., Needy, K. L., Ries, R., Hupp, D., Bilec, M. M.
The aesthetics and design of a medical treatment facility can influence energy consumption, staff performance, and patient recovery. Evidence-Based Design (EBD) has been cited in many studies as an effective way to improve healthcare outcomes and hospitals’ performance, but further investigation is needed. This is particularly true at a whole-building level, to reveal the relationship between building design and health, and to observe the performance of newer building designs, especially with regard to green healthcare buildings.
Added November 2014
Radical Redesign of Nursing Homes: Applying the Green House Concept in Tupelo, Mississippi
2006
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 533-539
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.
Added September 2014
Designing for Patient Safety: Developing Methods to Integrate Patient Safety Concerns in the Design Process
Author(s): Joseph, A., Taylor, E. M. , Quan, X., Jelen, M.
Added October 2012
Design Evaluation Of Six Primary Care Facilities For The Purpose Of Informing Future Design Decisions
1993
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Min Kantrowitz & Associates
Added October 2012
The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice
2005
Clinical Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 296-8
Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012
The aesthetic dimension in hospitals--an investigation into strategic plans
2006
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 851-859
Author(s): Caspari, S.v., Eriksson, K., Naden, D.
Added October 2012
AORN Guidance Statement: Environmental Responsibility
2006
Association of Operating Room Nurses Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 84
Pages 675
Author(s): Anonymous
Added October 2012
Sarah Kubitschek Hospital-Salvador, Brazil: principles for a healing architecture at latitude 13°
2006
The 23rd Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Tenorio, R.
Added October 2012
The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments
2007
Environmental Design Research Association
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012
Designing the 21st Century Hospital : Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients, Facilities, & Communities
2006
Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients, Facilities, & Communities
Conference Paper
Author(s): Guenther, R.F., Vittori, G., Atwood, C.
Added October 2012
Sustainable healthcare architecture
Author(s): Guenther, R., Vittori, G.
Added October 2012