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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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Patient safety incidents in inpatient psychiatric settings: An expert opinion survey

Author(s): Russotto, S., Conti, A., Vanhaecht, K., Mira, José Joaquín, Panella, M.
Added December 2024

Behavioral care isn't just about disposition

Author(s): Shaw, G.
Added December 2024

Healing environment in pediatric cancer centers by utilizing positive distractions

Author(s): Alhsainat, A., Günçe, K.
Added November 2024

Evaluating age-related differences in wayfinding in a real-world indoor setting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Key Point Summary
Added April 2024

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

Prioritization of noise abatement methods for controlling hospital noise pollution

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.
Key Point Summary
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

Shadowing stroke patients to explore the rehabilitation built environment: Approach, insights, and lessons learned

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.
Key Point Summary
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

The potential risks of Legionella arising from ligature-resistant fixtures

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.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2024

Improving the mental health of surgical teams through operating room design

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.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2024

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) context and the perceived soundscape: A grounded theory approach

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.
Key Point Summary
Added February 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