Sensory strategies in adult mental health: A qualitative exploration of staff perspectives following the introduction of a sensory room on a male adult acute ward
2018
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 1689-1697
Author(s): Forsyth, A. S., Trevarrow, R.
Added February 2019
Bringing the single versus multi-patient room debate to vulnerable patient populations: A systematic review of the impact of room types on hospitalized older people and people with neurological disorders
2020
Intelligent Buildings International
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 180-198
Author(s): Shannon, M. M., Lipson-Smith, R., Elf, M., Olver, J., Kramer, S., Bernhardt, J.
Added February 2019
Anticipated Advantages and Disadvantages of a move to 100% Single Room Hospital in Australia: A Case Study
2019
Journal of Nursing Management
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 27
Pages 963-970
Author(s): Cusack, L., Wiechula, R., Schultz, T., Dollard, J., Maben, J.
Added February 2019
“Little Things Matter!” Exploring the Perspectives of Patients with Dementia about the Hospital Environment
2017
International Journal of Older People Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages e12153
Author(s): Hung, L., Phinney, A., Chaudhury, H., Rodney, P., Tabamo, J., Bohl, D.
Added February 2019
Does a new spatial design in psychiatric inpatient care influence patients’ and staff’s perception of their care/working environment? A study protocol of a pilot study using a single-system experimental design
2018
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Lindgren, B.-M., Molin, J., Lundström, M., Strömbäck, M., Renberg, E. S., Ringnér, A,.
Added December 2018
The experience of person-centred practice in a 100% single-room environment in acute care settings – a narrative literature review
2018
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 13-14
Volume 28
Pages 2369-2385
Author(s): Kelly, R., Brown, D., McCance, T., Boomer, C.
The increasing number of single-patient rooms in healthcare facilities around the world indicates a heightened focus on person-centered practice (PcP). This practice considers how the workflows and physical designs within healthcare environments influence the overall experiences of patients and staff alike.
Added December 2018
Understanding Wayfinding Experience of Hospital Visitor through Tours and Maps Analysis
Author(s): Mustikawati, T., Yatmo, Y. A., Atmodiwirjo, P.
Hospitals are complex environments full of many visitors, staff members, and patients. This kind of environment can make simple navigation difficult for visitors in particular.
Added December 2018
Attractions to Fuel the Imagination: Reframing Understandings of the Role of Distraction Relative to Well-Being in the Pediatric Hospital
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 130-146
Author(s): McLaughlan, R., Sadek, A., Willis, J.
Added December 2018
A regional survey on residents’ preferences on patient-centered medical home design in rural areas
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 187-205
Author(s): Cai, H., Spreckelmeyer, K., Mendenhall, A., Li, D., Holmes, C., Levy, M.
The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a delivery model for primary care that is characterized by the recognition of unique patient needs while providing accessible services, a focus on safety and quality, comprehensive care, and coordinated care.
Added December 2018
Evaluating the Psychosocial Impact of Indoor Public Spaces in Complex Healthcare Settings
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 11-30
Author(s): Lacanna, G., Wagenaar, C., Avermaete, T., Swami, V.
Added December 2018
‘I want to feel at home’: establishing what aspects of environmental design are important to people with dementia nearing the end of life
2015
BMC Palliative Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 14
Pages 26
Author(s): Fleming, R., Kelly, F., Stillfried, G.
As the global population of elderly patients seeking end-of-life care increases, greater attention is being placed on how healthcare environments can work to best provide these patients with the most positive and life-enriching experiences possible.
Added November 2018
The Physical and Psychosocial Environment’s Influence on Patients’ and Staff’s Perceptions of Person-Centered Care in Forensic Psychiatry
2016
Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Alexiou, E., Degl'Innocenti, A., Kullgren, A., Falk, H., Wijk, H.
Added September 2018
Preliminary Development of a Multidimensional Semantic Patient Experience Measurement Questionnaire
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 52-64
Author(s): Kleiss, J. A.
Added August 2018
Using Systems Theory to Examine Patient and Nurse Structures, Processes, and Outcomes in Centralized and Decentralized Units
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 22-37
Author(s): Real, K., Fay, L., Isaacs, K., Carll-White, A., Schadler, A.
Added April 2018
Evaluating quality of life in residential care buildings
2007
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 35
Pages 514-528
Author(s): Torrington, J.
Added December 2017
Influence of soundscape and interior design on anxiety and perceived tranquillity of patients in a healthcare setting
2016
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Issue Supplement C
Volume 104
Pages 135-141
Author(s): Watts, G., Khan, A., Pheasant, R.
The authors open their paper with a brief introduction on tranquil spaces and their relevance in a healthcare setting – improved hospital recovery rates, stress reduction, and more. According to the authors, tranquil spaces are spaces having a pleasant and calming effect – typically natural environments – specifically defined by low manmade sounds. The authors allude to the necessity of creating...
Added September 2017
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
2017
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 162-170
Author(s): Thurman, W., Harrison, T. C., Blozis, S. A., Dionne-Vahalik, M., Mead, S.
Added August 2017
Towards Healing Environment for the Inpatient Unit in Psychiatric Hospital
Author(s): Ramadan, M. G.
Previous research shows that physical designs within healthcare environments play a key role in promoting patient well-being. The design of a given healthcare facility directly affects the efficiency with which care is delivered, as well as affecting the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of its staff members.
Added June 2017
Developing family rooms in mental health inpatient units: An exploratory descriptive study
2015
BMC Health Services Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Isobel, S., Foster, K., Edwards, C.
Adult inpatients receiving treatment at mental health facilities often wish to visit with family members. Indeed, previous research indicates that caregivers, consumers, and medical professionals agree that children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) should be able to spend time with their parents for the mutual benefit of both patients and families.
Added June 2017
Consumer perspectives on the therapeutic value of a psychiatric environment
2015
Journal of Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 24
Pages 63-67
Author(s): Donald, F., Duff, C., Lee, S., Kroschel, J., Kulkarni, J.
Many contemporary mental illness treatment models accept the notion that social inclusion and a sense of community can support patient recovery. “Permeable institutions” employ community integration as part of their recovery models.
Added June 2017