An exploration of the meanings of space and place in acute psychiatric care
2006
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 699-707
Author(s): Andes, M., Shattell, M. M.
The effectiveness of acute psychiatric care (or short-term psychiatric care) owes much to the design of the physical space inhabited by both patients and mental health professionals. The structure of psychiatric care centers and the barriers they either create or remove between patients and healthcare practitioners can potentially influence patient recovery and employee well-being. Some argue that private, physically exclusionary spaces designed specifically for nurses are necessary in order to protect sensitive information and provide psychological solace for the nurses themselves.
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
Perceived hospital environment quality indicators: A study of orthopaedic units
2006
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 26
Pages 321-334
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.
Added July 2014
Nurses’ Perception of Single-Occupancy Versus Multioccupancy Rooms in Acute Care Environments: An Exploratory Comparative Assessment
2006
Applied Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 19
Pages 118-125
Author(s): Chaudhury, H., Mahmood, A., Valente, M.
As people are living longer and the baby boomers age, the demand for hospital beds will increase. As new facilities are built to handle this influx of patients, the challenge for hospital designers and administrators is to design patient rooms that promote therapeutic goals, foster positive patient outcomes, and function as intensive care rooms. Recent research suggests that single-occupancy rooms are more suitable for infection control and patient care than multioccupancy rooms. However, no research has been done about nursing staff members’ perception of single-occupancy and multioccupancy patient rooms in acute care settings as it relates to patient care.
Added April 2014
Challenges in Design and Transition to a Private Room Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2006
Advances in Neonatal Care
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 6
Pages 271-280
Author(s): Carlson, B., Walsh, S., Wergin, T., Schwarzkopf, K., Ecklund, S.
The need for neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is increasing at a time when research suggests their designs need to change to provide a developmentally appropriate healing environment. One approach is a private room NICU model versus a large multibed ward. However, such a radical design change could be challenging to implement.
Added April 2014
Impact of Single Family NICU Rooms
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Harris, D.D. , Shepley, M.M., White,R.
Added October 2012
Role of the Physical and Social Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Health Promotion by Design in Long-Term Care Settings
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Committed to safety: Ten case studies on reducing harm to patients
Author(s): McCarthy, D., Blumenthal, D.
Added October 2012
Critical care nurses' work environments: a baseline status report
2006
Critical Care Nurse
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 26
Pages 46
Author(s): Ulrich, B.T., Lavandero, R.n., Hart, K.A., Woods, D., Leggett, J., Taylor, D.
Added October 2012
Occupational stress, job satisfaction, and working environment among Icelandic nurses: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey
2006
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 43
Pages 875-889
Author(s): Sveinsdottir, H., Biering, P.l., Ramel, A.
Added October 2012
Arts in health: the value of evaluation
2006
Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 126
Pages 116-120
Author(s): Staricoff, R.L.
Added October 2012
Nurses' Beliefs and Practices of Family Presence During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures: Review of Literature
2006
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 28
Pages 144-148
Author(s): Matincheck, T.
Added October 2012
Effects of Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures in a Pediatric Emergency Department
2006
Journal Of Emergency Nursing: JEN: Official Publication Of The Emergency Department Nurses Association
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 32
Pages 225-233
Author(s): Mangurten, J., Scott, S.H., Guzzetta, C.E., Clark, A.P., Vinson, L., Sperry, J., Hicks, B., Voelmeck, W.
Added October 2012
The Role of the Physical Environment in Promoting Health, Safety, and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Workplace
2006
The Center for Health Design
Journal Article
Issue #3
Volume 2006 November
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added October 2012
Noise Reduction in the Hospital Setting
2006
Journal Of Nursing Care Quality
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 21
Pages 295-297
Author(s): Johnson, P.R., Thornbill, L.
Added October 2012
Family‐centered Care in the NICU
2006
The Journal Of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 98-102
Author(s): Griffin, T.
Added October 2012
A model of nursing care microsystems for a large neonatal intesnsive care unit
2006
Advances in Neonatal Care
Journal Article
Author(s): Goldschmidt, K.A., Gordin, P.
Added October 2012
Effect of built-environment factors on healthcare: Satisfaction, operations, and outcomes
2006
Healthcare Design
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 8-10
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.
Added October 2012
Partners in Caring: A Partnership for Healing
2006
Nursing Administration Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 30
Pages 105-111
Author(s): Durston, P.
Added October 2012