The associations between objectively-determined and self-reported urban form characteristics and neighborhood-based walking in adults
2014
International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 11
Pages 1
Author(s): Jack, E., McCormack, G. R.
Added August 2016
Using the Community Readiness Model to Examine the Built and Social Environment: A Case Study of the High Point Neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, 2000–2010
2014
Preventing Chronic Disease
Journal Article
Author(s): Buckner-Brown, J., Sharify, D. T., Blake, B., Phillips, T., Whitten, K.
Added August 2016
Facility Design and Healthcare-Acquired Infections
2014
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 44
Pages 129-132
Author(s): Stichler, J. F.
This article outlines the relationship between select design elements and the pervasive problem of healthcare-acquired infections.
Added January 2016
Home Modification and Prevention of Frailty Progression in Older Adults: A Japanese Prospective Cohort Study
2014
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 40
Pages 40-46
Author(s): Mitoku, K., Shimanouchi, S.
In a study involving 574 Japanese adults 65 years or older who required a low or moderate level of care, 34% modified their homes over the course of the study. Modification of these older adults’ homes prevented the progression of frailty (requiring higher level of care).
Added January 2016
Implications of the emergency department triage environment on triage practice for clients with a mental illness at triage in an Australian context
2014
Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 17
Pages 23-29
Author(s): Broadbent, M., Moxham, L., Dwyer, T.
Emergency departments (EDs) in Australia have been seeing an increase in recent years in the number of patients presenting with mental illness. This study aims to determine if the triage environment of the ED influences the triage practice of ED nurses. Using an ethnographic approach, the research found that ED nurses felt that triaging mentally ill patients in an area that is very public, noisy, and lacks privacy can impact their ability to effectively conduct assessments and manage patients.
Added October 2015
Comparative Analysis of Hospital Energy Use: Pacific Northwest and Scandinavia
2014
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 20-44
Author(s): Burpee, H., McDade, E.
Today, operational hospitals in the United States consume an enormous amount of energy. This study is an outgrowth of previous research evaluating high-quality, low-energy hos pitals that serve as examples for new high-performance hospital design, construction, and operation.
Added May 2015
Return on investment of a LEED platinum hospital: the influence of healthcare facility environments on healthcare employees and organizational effectiveness
2014
Journal of Hospital Administration
Journal Article
Author(s): Harris, D. D.
The author mentions that there is increasing evidence that indicates the connection between facility design and staff satisfaction. In comparison, there are few rigorous studies that examine the impact of sustainable building design and outcomes pertaining to patients, staff, and organizational goals.
Added November 2014
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
Comparison of a sample of green hospitals with non-green hospitals with respect to operating expenses and patient revenue
2014
Journal of Green Building
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 9
Pages 163-188
Author(s): Sadatsafavai, H., Walewski, J., Taborn, M.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has been an influential program behind the design, construction, and operation of green healthcare facilities across the U.S. Generally, green hospitals are designed to provide long-term ecological and financial benefits by promoting more efficient use of water, energy, and materials.
Added November 2014
