A systematic review of ventilation solutions for hospital wards: Addressing cross-infection and patient safety
2024
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Volume 247
Pages in press
Author(s): Nourozi, B., Wierzbicka, A., Yao, R., Sadrizadeh, S.
Added November 2023
Chapter 14 - Redesigning the operating room for safety
2024
Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety
Book Section
Author(s): Fassbinder, M., Abernathy, J. H., Sanchez, J. A., Higgins, R. S. D., Kent, P. S.
Added October 2023
Identifying built environment risk factors to provider workflow and patient safety using simulation-based evaluation of a pediatric ICU room
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Mihandoust, S., Joseph, A., Colman, N.
Added October 2023
Safety in health care: The impact of operating room design
2023
Anesthesiology Clinics
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 41
Pages 789-801
Author(s): Heinke, T. L., Joseph, A., Carroll, D.
Added September 2023
Clinical, Humanistic and Economic Outcomes, Including Experiencing of Patient Safety Events, Associated with Admitting Patients to Single Rooms Compared with Shared Accommodation for Acute Hospital Admissions: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
2023
BMJ Open
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 13
Pages e068932
Author(s): Bertuzzi, A., Martin, A., Clarke, N., Springate, C., Ashton, R., Smith, W., Orlowski, A., McPherson, D.
Added August 2023
The impact of physical environments on outpatient mental health recovery: A design-oriented qualitative study of patient perspectives
2023
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages e0283962
Author(s): Sui, T. Y., McDermott, S., Harris, B., Hsin, h.
Patient-centered (or human-centered) design approaches have helped designers to better understand patient needs and expectations during mental health treatment. Previous studies show evidence that the physical environment has an impact on the human experience, and the importance of environments that support feelings all humans strive for, including normalcy, safety, control, and belonging.
Added May 2023
Assembling atmospheres, encountering care: Risk, affect, and safety in the cystic fibrosis clinic
2022
Wellbeing, Space and Society
Journal Article
Author(s): Martin, D., Buse, C., Brown, N., Nettleton, S., Lewis, A., Chapman, L.
Added April 2023
On the restorative break: Understanding the role of break room design on nurse engagement and satisfaction
2023
Workplace Health & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 71
Pages 329-336
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.
Added April 2023
A qualitative study of hospital interior environments during the COVID-19 pandemic
2023
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 20
Pages 3271
Author(s): Bae, S.
There is a substantial body of research on the relationship between the physical environment and human health, and more recently, a growing understanding around how the healthcare environment impacts users, such as healthcare personnel.
Added February 2023
Coping and caregiving: Leveraging environmental design to moderate stress among healthcare workers in the emergency department setting
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 261-277
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.
Added February 2023
Effects of the physical environment on children and families in hospital-based emergency departments: A systematic literature review
2023
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
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.
Added February 2023
Augmenting patient safety through participation by design – An assessment of dual monitors for patients in the outpatient clinic
2021
International Journal of Medical Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Asan, O., Choudhury, A., Somai, M. M., Crotty, B. H.
Added December 2022
Using architectural mapping to understand behavior and space utilization in a surgical waiting room of a safety net hospital
2022
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 21
Volume 19
Pages 13870
Author(s): Liao, E. N., Chehab, L. Z., Ossmann, M., Alpers, B., Patel, D., Sammann, A.
Added December 2022
Sound Control for Improved Outcomes in Healthcare Settings
2007
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A., Ulrich, R. S.
Added December 2022
The Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
2004
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Quan, X., Joseph, A., Choudhary, R.
Added December 2022
The Implementation of a dedicated newborn examination room: A quality improvement project
2023
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 123-125
Author(s): Thornhill, L., Tiwari, M., Garsia, K., Joerck, C., Mowry, C., Bhurawala, H., Liu, A.
Added November 2022
Noise exposure and quality of life among nurses
2022
Workplace Health & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 70
Pages 207-219
Author(s): McCullagh, M. C., Xu, J., Dickson, V. V., Tan, A., Lusk, S. L.
Research shows that the effects of high-noise environments extend beyond hearing damage. Excessive noise levels can negatively impact cardiovascular health, mental health, sleep, and lead to tinnitus. Healthcare work environments are inherently noisy due to paging systems, telephones, monitor alarms, treatment equipment, and ice machines.
Added November 2022
Places of safety? Fear and violence in acute mental health facilities: A large qualitative study of staff and service user perspectives
2022
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 17
Pages e0266935
Author(s): Jenkin, G., Quigg, S., Paap, H., Cooney, E., Peterson, D., Every-Palmer, S.
Added August 2022
The role of healthcare facility design on the mental health of healthcare professionals: A literature review
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 16
Pages 270-286
Author(s): Jin, H.-Y., Gold, C., Cho, J., Marzban, F., Lim, L.
Research demonstrates that burnout is prevalent in healthcare workers and has been associated with negative consequences for patients, staff, and organizations. To date, initiatives to mitigate burnout and support staff well-being do not fully utilize the built environment.
Added August 2022
The Effectiveness of the Anteroom (Vestibule) Area on Hospital Infection Control and Health Staff Safety: A Systematic Review
2022
Frontiers in Public Health
Journal Article
Author(s): Andalib, E., Faghani, M., Zia Ziabari, S. M., Shenagari, M., Salehiniya, H., Keivanlou, M. H., Rafat, Z.
Added August 2022
