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The Knowledge Repository is a complete, user-friendly database of healthcare design research references that continues to grow with the latest peer-reviewed publications. Start with our Knowledge Repository for all of your searches for articles and research citations on healthcare design topics. Access full texts through the source link, read key point summaries, or watch slidecasts. Expand your search and find project briefs, interviews, and other relevant resources by visiting our Insights & Solutions page.

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Enhancing healing environment and sustainable finishing materials in healthcare buildings

Author(s): Ismaeil, E. M. H., Sobaih, A. E. E.
Added January 2024

Symbols of hope on pediatric oncology ward: Children's perspective using photovoice

Author(s): Ebrahimpour, F., Mirlashari, J., Hosseini, A. S. S., Zarani, F., Thorne, S.
Added January 2024

Vertical transmission of infectious aerosols through building toilet drainage system: An experimental study

Author(s): Niu, Y., Wang, F., Luo, D., Shu, Z., Huang, J., Zhang, Y., Liu, C., Qian, H.
Added January 2024

Design of pediatric outpatient procedure environments: A pilot study to understand the perceptions of patients and their parents

Author(s): Goel, S., Mihandoust, S., Joseph, A., Markowitz, J., Gonzales, A., Browning, M.
Although pediatric outpatient procedures are becoming more commonplace, pre-procedure anxiety among children and their parents remains. Positive distractions and the presence of parents or caregivers have been shown to alleviate pediatric patient stress, but research specific to the outpatient setting is scarce.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2024

Exploring environmental design attributes impacting staff perceptions of safety in a complex hospital system: Implications for healthcare design

Author(s): Zamani, Z., Joy, T., Abbey, M.
Added January 2024

Understanding the home environment of older adults living with dementia: A scoping review of assessment tools

Author(s): Louis-Delsoin, C., Ruiz-Rodrigo, A., Rousseau, J.
Added January 2024

Developing resilient community spaces in healthcare facilities: An exploratory study of a public health crisis

Author(s): Alfowzan, N., Valipoor, S., Portillo, M.
Added January 2024

Nosocomial Coronavirus Disease 2019 during 2020–2021: Role of architecture and ventilation

Author(s): Martinot, M., Mohseni-Zadeh, M., Gravier, S., Ion, C., Eyriey, M., Beigue, S., Coutan, C., Ongagna, J.-C., Henric, A., Schieber, A., Jochault, L., Kempf, C.
Added January 2024

A scoping review of pediatric healthcare built environment experiences and preferences among children with disabilities and their families

Author(s): Yu, C., Wong, E., Gignac, J., Walker, M., Ross, T.
Added January 2024

Effects of environmental conditions on healthcare worker wellbeing and quality of care: A qualitative study in Niger

Author(s): Anderson, D. M., Mahamane, E., Bauza, V., Mahamadou, K. O. B., Tantum, L., Salzberg, A.
Added January 2024

A community healthcare clinic in Baltimore: Healing environment, design criteria, and assessment metrics

Author(s): Gharipour, M., Tyne, I. A., Afsary, S., Hemme, N., Trout, A. L.
Added January 2024

Are HCAHPS scores higher for private vs double-occupancy inpatient rooms in total joint arthroplasty patients?

Author(s): Boylan, M. R., Slover, J. D., Kelly, J., Hutzler, L. H., Bosco, J. A.
Research shows that patients typically prefer private rooms, and with patient-centered care as a key element of quality, the private single-occupancy room has become industry standard for hospital design in the United States and abroad.
Key Point Summary
Added January 2024

Effect of white noise on sleep in patients admitted to a coronary care

Author(s): Farokhnezhad-Afshar, P., Bahramnezhad, F., Asgari, P., Shiri, M.
Added December 2023

Sleep in hospitalized pediatric and adult patients – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Author(s): Burger, P., Van den Ende, E. S., Lukman, W., Burchell, G. L., Steur, L. M. H., Merten, H., Nanayakkara, P. W. B., Gemke, R.
Added December 2023

Effects of dynamic bedroom lighting on measures of sleep and circadian rest-activity rhythm in inpatients with major depressive disorder

Author(s): Canazei, M., Weninger, J., Pohl, W., Marksteiner, J., Weiss, E. M.
Added December 2023

Engaging young people in architectural research: Three visual methods for understanding the impact of the built environment on children’s wellbeing

Author(s): McLaughlan, R.
Previous research has shown that the built environment can be designed in ways that specifically benefit the wellbeing of children; it can support autonomy and agency, encourage socialization, create the feeling of at-homeness, and inspire the imagination. However, effectively incorporating perspectives from children into designs remains a challenge.
Key Point Summary
Added December 2023

The contribution of the physical space in the light of the medical team

Author(s): Zumba, G. G., Zumba, J. G., Zumba, H. G.
Added December 2023

Recommended standards for newborn ICU design

Author(s): Altimier, L., Barton, S. A., Bender, J., Browne, J., Harris, D., Jaeger, C. B., Johnson, B. H., Kenner, C., Kolberg, K. J. S., Loder, A., Martin, G. L., Mohammed, S., Oelrich, T., Wilson Orr, L., Philbin, M. K., Thompson, T. S., White, R. D.
Added December 2023

The impact of sensory stimuli on healthcare workers and outcomes in trauma rooms: A focus group study

Author(s): Bayramzadeh, S., Ahmadpour, S.
Research demonstrates that excessive sensory stimuli in healthcare settings can negatively impact patient, staff, and organizational outcomes. Because emergency department (ED) trauma areas can be especially chaotic, understanding issues related to noise, lighting, and temperature is the first step toward addressing the problem.
Key Point Summary
Added December 2023

The impact of physical and environment factors on parental presence for oral feeding in New Zealand neonatal intensive care units

Author(s): Bakker, L., Jackson, B., Miles, A.
Added December 2023