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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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The impact of design factors on user behavior in a virtual hospital room to explore fall prevention strategies

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

Optimizing nurse workflow efficiency: An examination of nurse walking behavior and space accessibility in medical surgical units

Author(s): Zamani, Z., Joy, T., Worley, J.
Added April 2024

Redesigning rooms of clients with intellectual disabilities and severe behavioral problems in a long-term care facility: Three case studies

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

Author(s): Rauf, A., Muhammad, N., Mahmood, H., Farooq, M., Yen, Y. Y.
Added March 2024

Exploring patient experience: A phenomenological qualitative approach to enhance post-operative healing environments in healthcare management

Author(s): Singh, J., Ismail, M. R., Arumugam, V., Suleiman, A.
Added November 2023

Optimizing floor plans of accessible restrooms in elderly long-term care facilities: A path planning approach

Author(s): Yuan, H., Shen, X.
Research demonstrates that diminished core strength and mobility can make it difficult for the elderly using wheelchairs or walkers (EUWW) to navigate confined restroom spaces. Ensuring adequate room to maneuver within restrooms can support the independence and self-esteem of EUWW and reduce the physical workload of caregivers.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2023

Effects of a tailored lighting intervention on sleep quality, rest–activity, mood, and behavior in older adults with Alzheimer disease and related dementias: A randomized clinical trial

Author(s): Figueiro, M. G., Plitnick, B., Roohan, C., Sahin, L., Kalsher, M., Rea, M. S.
Added September 2023

Balancing bricks, bytes and behavior: Lessons learned from inpatient wards with 100% single occupancy rooms

Author(s): van Heel, L., van Oel, C.
Added September 2023

How Visibility May Reduce Security Issues in Community Hospitals’ Emergency Departments

Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Hamilton, D. K., Pati, D., Shepley, M. M., Rodiek, S., McCall, D.
Research shows that many environmental factors have been employed to improve emergency department (ED) safety. Visibility as a design factor, an operational factor, and a layout characteristic can be leveraged to improve both safety and care efficiency.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2023

Exploring Sign System Design for a Medical Facility: A Virtual Environment Study on Wayfinding Behaviors

Author(s): Ching-Yuan, W., Chen, C.-I., Meng-Cong, Z.
Added August 2023

Challenging behavior in context: A case study on how people, space, and activities interact

Author(s): Roos, B. A., Mobach, M., Heylighen, A.
Added July 2023

From stressful to mindful: Reactions to a proposed emergency department design for enhancing mindfulness and stress reduction among healthcare clinical staff

Author(s): Valipoor, S., Bosch, S. J., Chiu, L. Y. T.
Research demonstrates that clinician burnout is a significant issue, especially in high-stress areas like emergency departments (EDs). Intentionally designed environmental features may serve to promote clinician well-being and mollify work-related stress.
Key Point Summary
Added May 2023

Systematic review on environmental design for adaptive and problem behaviors of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Author(s): Ellis, N., Yi, Y. J.
Added May 2023

Designing for family engagement in neonatal ICUs: How is the interior design of single-family rooms supporting family behaviors, from passive to active?

Author(s): Machry, H., Joseph, A., White, R., Allison, D.
Added May 2023

On the restorative break: Understanding the role of break room design on nurse engagement and satisfaction

Author(s): Lorusso, L., Ossmann, M., Orozco, T., Lawson, L.
Research demonstrates that breaks are important in mitigating the physical, cognitive, and emotional demands of nursing work. It is important that nursing unit break areas are not only accessible but also restorative.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2023

Evaluating occupant light exposure and usage patterns in an inpatient behavioral health unit

Author(s): Banasiak, M., Wilkerson, A., Safranek, S.
Added April 2023

The influence of everyday acoustic environments on the challenging behavior in dementia: A participatory observation study in nursing homes

Author(s): Talebzadeh, A., Decoutere, I., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Botteldooren, D., Devos, P., Aletta, F., Van de Velde, D., De Vriendt, P.
Added April 2023

Coping and caregiving: Leveraging environmental design to moderate stress among healthcare workers in the emergency department setting

Author(s): Bosch, S. J., Valipoor, S., Alakshendra, A., De Portu, G., Mohammadigorji, S., Rittenbacher, D., Black, K., Calienes, E.
Research demonstrates that healthcare work is demanding and emergency departments (EDs) are known to be particularly stressful. There is a lack of information about relationships between the built environment and the behaviors clinicians use to cope with work-related stress.
Key Point Summary
Added February 2023

Effects of the physical environment on children and families in hospital-based emergency departments: A systematic literature review

Author(s): Gripko, M., Joseph, A., MohammadiGorji, S.
The emergency department (ED) environment is often a very stressful place, especially for young children and their families. Previous studies show that highly stimulating environments may increase anxiety. There are many complex relationships among the physical environment and healthcare outcomes in the emergency department, and themes in this study include control, positive distractions, family and social supports, and designing for a safe and comfortable experience.
Key Point Summary
Added February 2023

Using architectural mapping to understand behavior and space utilization in a surgical waiting room of a safety net hospital

Author(s): Liao, E. N., Chehab, L. Z., Ossmann, M., Alpers, B., Patel, D., Sammann, A.
Added December 2022