Family members´ experiences of the end-of-life care environments in acute care settings – a photo-elicitation study
2018
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Journal Article
Author(s): Hajradinovic, Y., Tishelman, C., Lindqvist, O., Goliath, I>
Research demonstrates that environmental features in varied healthcare settings can impact patient and staff outcomes. Room occupancy, acoustic environment, visual contact with nature, sound and lighting, ergonomics, and the work environment design are among the features with documented impacts on staff and patient health.
Added April 2020
Human factors considerations in designing for infection prevention and control in neonatal care – findings from a pre-design inquiry
2018
Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 61
Pages 169-184
Author(s): Trudel, C., Cobb, S., Momtahan, K., Brintnell, J., Mitchell, A.
As healthcare environments are being more frequently redesigned to improve patient experiences and provider operations, it becomes increasingly important that healthcare providers themselves understand how these new designs are intended to be utilized. Giving healthcare providers a deeper understanding of the functions and purposes underlying important healthcare design decisions could help reduce potential operational errors or staff frustrations.
Added December 2018
Field investigation of ambulatory clinic exam room design with respect to computing devices: A pilot study
Author(s): Saleem, J. J., Weiler, D. T., Satterly, T., Nussbaum, M. A., Chumbler, N. R., Fischer, G. M., Rehman, S. U.
Previous studies have shown that electronic health record (EHR) systems can help enhance patient-staff interactions in ambulatory care environments. However, there is no clear method for how best to integrate EHR technology into these environments.
Added October 2018
The influence of spatial design on team communication in hospital emergency departments
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 100-115
Author(s): Naccarella, L., Raggatt, M., Redley, B.
Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are often high-intensity, busy, and complex environments treating especially sensitive patient populations in a time-sensitive manner. The nature of ED environments places added emphasis on the importance of clear communication between staff members and how the overall design of an ED might impact these interactions.
Added September 2018
Effects of Emergency Department Physical Design Elements on Security, Wayfinding, Visibility, Privacy, and Efficiency and its Implications on Staff Satisfaction and Performance
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 72-88
Author(s): Zamani, Z.
While it is commonly known that emergency departments (EDs) are often challenging and stressful work environments, it is less understood how the physical design of the ED environment contributes to staff performance and satisfaction, especially in the context of five important subtopics: security, visibility, wayfinding, privacy, and efficiency.
Added September 2018
Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Design Media in Communicating Desired Performance Outcomes With Clinical End Users
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 87-99
Author(s): Wingler, D., Machry, H., Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., Allison, D.
Added September 2018
Recognising the importance of informal communication events in improving collaborative care
2018
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Burm, S., Boese, K., Faden, L., DeLuca, S., Huda, N., Hibbert, K., Goldszmidt, M.
Added August 2018
Nursing unit design, nursing staff communication networks, and patient falls: Are they related?
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 11
Pages 82-94
Author(s): Brewer, B. B., Carley, K. M., Benham-Hutchins, M., Effken, J. A., Reminga, J.
Added August 2018
Effects of Patient Care Unit Design and Technology on Nurse and Patient Care Technician Communication
2018
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 44
Pages 17-22
Author(s): Beck, M. S., Doscher, M.
Added August 2018
Designing Medical Facilities to Care for Patients with Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases
2018
Bioemergency Planning
Book Section
Author(s): Kortepeter, M. G., Kwon, E. H., Cieslak, T. J.
Added July 2018
Decentralization: The Corridor Is the Problem, Not the Alcove
2018
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 3-9
Author(s): Hamilton, D. K., Swoboda, S. M., Lee, J.-T., Anderson, D. C.
This study explored changes within the healthcare industry (e.g., single-patient rooms, electronic medical records, etc.) and the shift to a more linear unit design as factors that could be leading to communication breakdowns, challenging the notion that a decentralized nursing station is the primary contributor.
Added December 2017
Evaluating Nurses' Perception of Patient Safety Design Features in Intensive Care Units
2018
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 10-28
Author(s): Islam, F., Rashid, M.
Patient safety subsets of efficient work process, patient room design, accessibility and visibility, and maintaining sterility were explored further following a smaller study using similar patient safety scales. This study used an electronic disbursement of a patient safety questionnaire to intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to increase the sample size from the original study. This larger study also took nurse characteristics into account, which the original study had not assessed.
Added December 2017
