Delivering Rural Health in a Changing Health Model: A Qualitative Study Involving Four Hospitals
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 76-86
Author(s): Pati, D., Gaines, K., Valipoor, S.
Added July 2016
The therapeutic impacts of environmental design interventions on wellness in clinical settings: A narrative review
2016
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Journal Article
Author(s): Iyendo, T. O., Uwajeh, P. C., Ikenna, E. S.
Added July 2016
A Recovery-Oriented Care Approach: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Newly Built Mental Health Facility
2016
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 39–48
Author(s): Ahern, C. C., Bieling, P., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Langstaff, K.
An inpatient mental health hospital was renovated with a newly built environment that incorporated patient-centered, clinically informed designs in an attempt to improve overall safety and quality of care. The new designs were considerably expensive and had extensive design implications for other parts of the hospital outside of the mental health facility.
Added June 2016
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
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
Life Safety Code Comparison
2013
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Crowley, M. A., Harper, J. E.
Added May 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
Designing a 21st Century Hospital: Environmental Leadership for Healthier Patients and Famillies
Author(s): Atwood, C. , Levin, D., Vittori, G. , Cohen, G., Harvie, J. , Brannen, L. , Rossi, M. , Guenther, R. , Schettler, T, Lent, T.
Added October 2012
The architectural healthcare environment and its effects on patient health outcomes: A report on an NHS estates funded research project
Author(s): Lawson, B.R., Phiri, 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
View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery
1984
Science
Journal Article
Issue 4647
Volume 224
Pages 420-421
Author(s): Ulrich, R.S.
Examined records on recovery after cholecystectomy of 46 patients admitted to a suburban hospital between 1972 and 1981 to determine whether assignment to a room with a window view of a natural setting might have restorative influences. Ss were matched in pairs according to sex, age, smoking or nonsmoking status, obese or normal weight status, year of surgery, and floor level (2nd or 3rd). Data...
Added October 2012
Designing with health in mind. Innovative design elements can make hospitals safer, more healing places
2004
Modern Healthcare
Journal Article
Issue 42
Volume 34
Pages 28-28
Author(s): Sadler, B.L.
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
Environmental leadership for healthier patients and facilities
2006
Center for Healthdesign Publication
Journal Article
Author(s): Cohen, G., Vittori, Atwood, Rossi, Lent, Brannen, Harvie, Schettler
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
The Business Case for Better Buildings
2004
Frontiers in Health Services Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 21
Pages 3-21
Author(s): Berry, L., Parker, D., Coile, R., Hamilton, D.K., O'Neill, D., Sadler, B.
Added October 2012
The design of caring environments and the quality of life of older people
2002
Ageing and Society
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 22
Pages 775-789
Author(s): Barnes, S., Design in Caring Environments Study, G.
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
Going Lean in Health Care
2005
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Innovation Series white paper
Conference Paper
Author(s): Institute for Healthcare Improvement
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
