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
Designing interiors to mitigate physical and cognitive deficits related to aging and to promote longevity in older adults: A review
2018
Gerontology
Journal Article
Author(s): Engineer, A., Sternberg, E. M., Najafi, B.
As the global population of elderly people increases, healthcare providers and designers alike are faced with the question of how to continually optimize the design of healthcare environments so that a high quality of life is upheld.
Added August 2018
Legibility of floor plans and wayfinding satisfaction of residents in Care and Attention homes in Hong Kong
2018
Australasian Journal on Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 37
Pages E139-E143
Author(s): Tao, Y., Gou, Z., Lau, S. S.-Y., Lu, Y., Fu, J.
This study takes place in Hong Kong, where “Care and Attention” homes are defined as healthcare facilities treating patients with moderate mental and physical impairments. Hong Kong’s high population density directly affects healthcare infrastructure; accordingly, this study focuses on a high-density, high-population Care and Attention home.
Added August 2018
The role of the built environment and private rooms for reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections
2018
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 13
Pages 12
Author(s): O’Neill, L., Park, S.-H., Rosinia, F.
Private patient rooms in hospital environments are widely considered a helpful defense against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). However, the ways in which private rooms might help mitigate specific kinds of HAIs, such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), remain unclear and relatively unexplored.
Added August 2018
The Role of Hospital Design in Reducing Anxiety for Pediatric Patients
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 11
Pages 66-79
Author(s): Cartland, J., Ruch-Ross, H. S., Carr, L., Hall, A., Olsen, R., Rosendale, E., Ruohonen, S.
Since the 1960s, researchers have been studying the psychological trauma experienced by children receiving treatment in hospitals. Previous studies have observed instances of post-traumatic stress disorder, increased aggression, separation anxiety, and disrupted patterns of sleep in children discharged from hospitals.
Added July 2018
Top Five Physical Design Factors Contributing to Fall Initiation
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 11
Pages 50-64
Author(s): Pati, D., Lee, J., Mihandoust, S., Kazem-Zadeh, M., Oh, Y.
Falls in older patients are dangerous and are of major concern for healthcare professionals. Several studies were done on the associated causes of the falls but few have addressed the impact of the physical environment.
Added April 2018
Workplace design for the Australian residential aged care workforce
2018
Australasian Journal on Ageing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 37
Pages 194-201
Author(s): Naccarella, L., Newton, C., Pert, A., Seemann, K., Williams, R., Sellick, K., Dow, B.
This study explored the impact of the workplace physical environment on staff in a residential aged care (RAC) facility in Australia. There is a current and projected shortage of RAC workers in Australia. Historically, research has focused on traditional methods to support the RAC workforce, including staff recruitment, staff wages, funding training, career creation, regulations, work design, staff conditions, staff retention, workforce planning, and new models of care. This study sought to determine the impact of workplace design features on staff.
Added January 2018
