Study of the physical environment of waiting areas and its effects on patient satisfaction, experience, perceived waiting time, and behavior in China
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 108-123
Author(s): Xuan, X., Li, Z., Chen, X., Cao, Y., Feng, Z.
Added February 2021
Impact of visibility and accessibility on healthcare workers’ hand-hygiene behavior: A comparative case study of two nursing units in an academic medical center
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 271-288
Author(s): Cai, H., Tyne, I. A., Spreckelmeyer, K., Williams, J.
Added October 2020
Physical environments that support the mental health of staff and families in the NICU
2020
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 40
Pages 16-21
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Sachs, N. A.
NICU staff members and patient families are potentially psychologically challenged and/or experiencing high levels of stress. Built environment design interventions that support well-being in mental and behavioral health (MBH) settings may also be applicable to NICU environments.
Added September 2020
Exploring the spatial arrangement of patient rooms for minimum nurse travel in hospital nursing units in Korea
2020
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 711-725
Author(s): Lee, J., Lee, H., Shepley, M. M.
Studies have shown that when nurses have to walk long distances, time at the patient bedside is reduced and nursing fatigue and stress increase. The arrangement of patient rooms within a nursing unit can impact nurse well-being and optimize patient care.
Added September 2020
Road to Recovery: Person-Centered Design BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Trempealeau County Health Care Center
2018
AIA AAH Academy Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Kimball, David
Added July 2020
Behavioral Healthcare Design: Ten Things You ‘Know’ That ‘Just Ain’t So’
2015
AIA AAH Academy Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Hunt, James M.
Added July 2020
Effectiveness of a Snoezelen Room on fear, anxiety, and satisfaction of nulliparous women: A randomized controlled trial
2020
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages e89168
Author(s): Momeni, M., Jamshidimanesh, M., Ranjbar, H.
Added July 2020
Sensory environments for behavioral health in Dementia: Diffusion of an environmental innovation at the Veterans Health Administration
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 44-56
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Park, N.-K., Bosch, S., Freytes, I. M., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S.
Added July 2020
Effects of surface material, ventilation, and human behavior on indirect contact transmission risk of respiratory infection
2014
Risk Analysis
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 34
Pages 818-830
Author(s): Sze‐To, G. N., Yang, Y., Kwan, J. K. C., Yu, S. C. T., Chao, C. Y. H.
Added April 2020
The role of methodological choices in the effects of experimental exposure to simulated natural landscapes on human health and cognitive performance: A systematic review
2021
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 53
Pages 687-731
Author(s): Browning, M. H. E. M., Saeidi-Rizi, F., McAnirlin, O., Yoon, H., Pei, Y.
Added February 2020
Understanding nurses’ workflow: Batching care and potential opportunities for transmission of infectious organisms, a pilot study
2019
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 47
Pages 1213-1218
Author(s): Gregory, L., Weston, L. E., Harrod, M., Meddings, J., Krein, S. L.
Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) strategies are employed to prevent disease transmission in the contact precaution room. Studies revealed that precautionary measures perceived as overwhelming required more time in patient care and required changes in workflow.
Added December 2019
Use of an automated hand hygiene compliance system by emergency room nurses and technicians is associated with decreased employee absenteeism
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 575-577
Author(s): Strauch, J., Braun, T. M., Short, H.
The relationship between hand hygiene intervention and absenteeism has been studied in other contexts besides healthcare. Researchers examined how improving hand hygiene practices among emergency room (ER) nurses and technicians affected their absenteeism and overtime hours worked by substitute staff.
Added December 2019
The perceptual and behavioral influence on dental professionals from the noise in their workplace
2020
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Ma, K. W., Mak, C. M., Wong, H. M.
Added December 2019
Soundscape design for management of behavioral disorders: A pilot study among nursing home residents with dementia
Author(s): Devos, P., Aletta, F., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Thomas, P., Filipan, K., Petrovic, M., De Vriendt, P., Van de Velde, D., Botteldooren, D.
Added August 2019
Wayfinding in a nursing home for advanced dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
2000
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 32
Pages 684-710
Author(s): Passini, R., Pigot, H., Rainville, C., Tétreault, M.-H.
Added August 2019
Effects of adjustable dynamic bedroom lighting in a maternity ward
2019
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Canazei, M., Pohl, W., Weninger, J., Bliem, H., Weiss, E. M., Koch, C., Berger, A., Firulovic, B., Marth, C.
This study considered the impact of dynamic vs. static lighting color and intensity on mothers who had scheduled C-section deliveries of healthy babies in a single Austrian maternity clinic.
Added July 2019
Evaluation of a veterans administration mental and behavioral health patient room mockup
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 46-67
Author(s): Sachs, N. A., Shepley, M. M., Peditto, K., Hankinson, M. T., Smith, K., Giebink, B., Thompson, T.
Added July 2019
Older adults’ activity on a geriatric hospital unit: A behavioral mapping study
2019
AIMS Medical Science
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 33-48
Author(s): Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio, Shu, Hattie, Amarasekera, Ruvini, Y. Edwards, Nicola, Filipski, Marta, Langford, Dolores, Madden, Kenneth, C. Ashe, Maureen, 1 Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Spain; Institute for Biomedical Research (ibs), Granada, Spain, 2 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain, 3 PA-HELP “Physical Activity for HEaLth Promotion” Research Group. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain, 4 Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver, Canada, 5 Department of Family Practice, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 6 Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 7 Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Canada, 8 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 9 Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 10 School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Added July 2019
The perceptions of nurses about the behavioral needs for daylighting and view to the outside in inpatient facilities
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 191-205
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Yekita, H., Shamloo, G.
Added May 2019
The effect of a non-talking rule on the sound level and perception of patients in an outpatient infusion center
2019
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 1-15
Author(s): Zijlstra, E., Hagedoorn, M., Krijnen, W. P., van der Schans, C. P., Mobach, M. P.
The World Health Organization has recommended that noise in patient care areas be limited to support healing. The authors of this study explore the effect of a behavioral intervention aimed at reducing conversational noise in the context of an outpatient infusion center and its result on patient perceptions.
Added March 2019
