Patient safety incidents in inpatient psychiatric settings: An expert opinion survey
2024
Behavioral Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 14
Pages 1116
Author(s): Russotto, S., Conti, A., Vanhaecht, K., Mira, José Joaquín, Panella, M.
Added December 2024
Behavioral care isn't just about disposition
2024
Emergency Medicine News
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 46
Pages 12-13
Author(s): Shaw, G.
Added December 2024
Healing environment in pediatric cancer centers by utilizing positive distractions
2024
Behavioral Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 14
Pages 1010
Author(s): Alhsainat, A., Günçe, K.
Added November 2024
Evaluating age-related differences in wayfinding in a real-world indoor setting
2024
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Xu, T. B., Mirza, H., Yang, Q., Kalantari, S.
Added October 2024
Availability of behavioral health crisis care and associated changes in emergency department utilization
2024
Health Services Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Burns, A., Vest, J. R., Menachemi, N., Mazurenko, O., Musey, P. I., Salyers, M. P., Yeager, V. A.
Added September 2024
Exploring campus configuration and patient arrival behaviors at large hospitals: An integrated post-occupancy evaluation (POE) protocol
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Cai, H., Daneshvar, Z., Miller, K., Dash, M., Jiang, S.
Added September 2024
Impact of indoor visual environment on emotional and behavioral symptoms of older people with dementia
2024
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Leung, M.-Y., Wang, C., Li, L.
Added August 2024
Examining the relationships between indoor environmental quality parameters pertaining to light, noise, temperature, and humidity and the behavioral and psychological symptoms of people living with dementia: Scoping review
2024
Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages e56452
Author(s): Au-Yeung, W.-T. M., Miller, L., Wu, Chao-Yi, Beattie, Z., Nunnerley, M., Hanna, R., Gothard, S., Wild, K., Kaye, J.
Added August 2024
Changing the “meaning of place” within a hospital: The impact of establishing an art gallery on esthetic experience, restorativeness, affective commitment, and work engagement of healthcare personnel
2024
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Scrima, F., Nonnis, M., Mura, A. L., Foddai, E., Rioux, L., Fornara, F.
Added August 2024
Mitigating intensive care unit noise: Design-led modeling solutions, calculated acoustic outcomes, and cost implications
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 220-238
Author(s): Jonescu, E. E., Farrel, B., Ramanayaka, C. E., White, C., Costanzo, G., Delaney, L., Hahn, R., Ferrier, J., Litton, E.
This study examines noise pollution in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), a known factor impacting patient recovery and staff well-being. Prior research indicates that high noise levels in ICUs lead to stress, sleep disruption, and increased risk of medical errors.
Added April 2024
The impact of design factors on user behavior in a virtual hospital room to explore fall prevention strategies
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 124-143
Author(s): Seddighi, N., Chen, Y.-C., Merryweather, A. S., Foreman, K. B., Kuntz, A., Battaglia, E., Zhang, H., Taylor, E., Wong, B., Fino, P. C.
Added April 2024
Prioritization of noise abatement methods for controlling hospital noise pollution
2024
Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 43
Pages 1126-1138
Author(s): Abbasi, M., Tokhi, M. O., Eyvazzadeh, N., Falahati, M., Zokaei, M.
This study addresses the challenge of hospital noise pollution, which has been linked to health risks like stress and reduced patient satisfaction. Although various noise control measures exist, there is little consensus on the most effective options for healthcare settings.
Added April 2024
Optimizing nurse workflow efficiency: An examination of nurse walking behavior and space accessibility in medical surgical units
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 269-289
Author(s): Zamani, Z., Joy, T., Worley, J.
Added April 2024
Shadowing stroke patients to explore the rehabilitation built environment: Approach, insights, and lessons learned
2024
Qualitative Health Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Kevdzija, M.
This study explores how stroke patients experience and navigate rehabilitation environments through a shadowing approach, offering direct insight into daily interactions with space, equipment, and routines. Stroke rehabilitation requires supportive environments that facilitate physical and cognitive recovery, yet prior research suggests that design may overlook patients’ needs for autonomy and comfort.
Added April 2024
Redesigning rooms of clients with intellectual disabilities and severe behavioral problems in a long-term care facility: Three case studies
2024
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Journal Article
Author(s): Roos, J., Möhn, A., Ponsioen, A., Didden, R.
Added March 2024
Exploring servicescape impact on patient’s behavioral intention in clinic care waiting experience: Insights from developing countries
2024
Multidisciplinary Science Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Rauf, A., Muhammad, N., Mahmood, H., Farooq, M., Yen, Y. Y.
Added March 2024
The potential risks of Legionella arising from ligature-resistant fixtures
2023
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Author(s): Tarabay, J., Varkey, J. B.
Psychiatric and behavioral health hospitals follow “ligature-resistant” protocols, eliminating anything that could be used to enable harm via strangulation or hanging. Certain ligature-resistant fixtures, such as showerheads and bathroom sink fixtures, may alter waterflow rates, allowing for the buildup of biofilm and potentially dangerous pathogens such as Legionella pneumophila.
Added March 2024
Improving the mental health of surgical teams through operating room design
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 57-76
Author(s): Oh, Y., Gill, S., Baek, D., Watral, A., Pulos, B., Thompson, B., Young, S., Guyer, J. M., McCoy, J., Phillips, M., Potts, K., Evenson, L., Lim, L., Blocker, R.
The study investigates how operating room (OR) design impacts the mental health and stress levels of surgical teams. Prior research indicates that physical environments significantly affect healthcare professionals' mental well-being.
Added March 2024
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) context and the perceived soundscape: A grounded theory approach
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 77-96
Author(s): Orhan, C., Yilmazer, S.
While the effects of an acoustic environment have previously been explored through subjective responses within ICUs, this study was the first to apply the soundscape approach. This approach aims to characterize the acoustic environment as it is perceived and understood, while understanding that the context, or the interrelationships between person, place, and activity, can influence perceptions.
Added February 2024
Exploring patient experience: A phenomenological qualitative approach to enhance post-operative healing environments in healthcare management
2023
International Journal of Behavioral Analytics
Journal Article
Issue 31
Volume 3
Pages 1-18
Author(s): Singh, J., Ismail, M. R., Arumugam, V., Suleiman, A.
Added November 2023