The clinical and environmental effects of an advanced air purification technology in multiple healthcare settings
2023
Science and Technology for the Built Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Urrutia, A. R., Stawicki, S. P., Kimble, C. N., Worrilow, K. C.
Added October 2023
Better sleep experience for the critically ill: A comprehensive strategy for designing hospital soundscapes
2019
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 36
Author(s): Birdja, D., Özcan, E.
Added September 2023
Efficacy of a far-ultraviolet-C light technology for continuous decontamination of air and surfaces
2023
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Author(s): Memic, S., Osborne, A. O., Cadnum, J. L., Donskey, C. J.
Added August 2023
Human-Centred Health-Care Environments: A New Framework for Biophilic Design
2023
Frontiers in Medical Technology
Journal Article
Author(s): Tekin, B. H., Urbano Gutiérrez, R.
Added August 2023
Hospital Crowdedness Evaluation and in-Hospital Resource Allocation Based on Image Recognition Technology
2023
Scientific Reports (Nature Publisher Group)
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 299
Author(s): Deng, L., Cheng, F., Gao, X., Yu, W., Shi, J., Zhou, L., Zhang, L., Li, M., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y.-D., Lv, Y.
Added August 2023
Adaptability in Healthcare Buildings: A Perspective Through Joseph Bracops Hospital
2023
Frontiers in Medical Technology
Journal Article
Author(s): Scialpi, G., Declercq, J.
Added July 2023
Critical care 1950 to 2022: Evolution of medicine, nursing, technology, and design
2023
Critical Care Clinics
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 39
Pages 603-625
Author(s): Hamilton, D. K., Kisacky, J., Zilm, F.
Added June 2023
Promoting mental health recovery by design: Physical, procedural, and relational security in the context of the mental health built environment
2023
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 147-161
Author(s): Wilson, R. L., Hutton, A., Foureur, M.
Research shows that effective inpatient mental health care should include environments that are safe, purposeful, and stabilizing. Environments that foster physical security, support therapeutic interactions between users and systems, and promote procedural security can benefit patients, family members, and staff.
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
Hospitals’ energy efficiency in the perspective of saving resources and providing quality services through technological options: A systematic literature review
2023
Energies
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 755
Author(s): Psillaki, M., Apostolopoulos, N., Makris, I., Liargovas, P., Apostolopoulos, S., Dimitrakopoulos, P., Sklias, G.
Added February 2023
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
Towards the OR of the future: Introducing an adaptive and technology-embracing OR wing layout
2023
International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery
Journal Article
Author(s): Amato, C., Yang, C., Bernhard, L., Giulianotti, P. C., Kondrat, P., Ratib, O., Wilhelm, D.
Added October 2022
Designing hospitals through the lens of universal design. An evaluation tool to enhance inclusive healthcare facilities
2022
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Book Section
Author(s): Garofolo, I., Bencini, G., Arenghi, A., Mosca, E. I., White, J., Steinfeld, E., Capolongo, S.
Added September 2022
Patient Outcomes and Lessons Learned From Treating Patients With Severe COVID-19 at a Long-term Acute Care Hospital: Single-Center Retrospective Study
2022-02-10
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages e31502
Author(s): Grevelding, Pete, Hrdlicka, Henry Charles, Holland, Steve, Cullen, Lorraine, Meyer, Amanda, Connors, Catherine, Cooper, Darielle, Greco, Allison
Added August 2022
Energy analysis and forecast of a major modern hospital
2022
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 12
Pages 1116
Author(s): Liu, A., Ma, Y., Miller, W., Xia, B., Zedan, S., Bonney, B.
Globally, roughly 4.4% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions come from the health sector. In some countries, the public health sector may regularly be the leading energy user and emitter. There is diverging evidence to suggest whether regional climate patterns or building occupancy have a greater impact on energy use within healthcare facilities.
Added August 2022
Shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related injury prevention in older adults and staff in hospitals and care homes: the SAFEST systematic review
2022
Health Technology Assessment
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 25
Pages 1-228
Author(s): Drahota, A., Felix, L. M., Raftery, J., Keenan, B., Lachance, C. C., Mackey, D. C., Markham, C., Laing, A. C., Farrell-Savage, K., Okunribido, O.
Added July 2022
Improving parents’ experience in the pediatric emergency waiting room: Researching the most optimal design for an information tool
2022
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Book Section
Author(s): Otero, P., Scott, P., Martin, S. Z., Huesing, E., Marcilly, R., van Heerde, M., Schiro, J., Dusseljee-Peute, L.
Added June 2022
The small house model to support older adults in long-term care
2022
Canadian Journal of Health Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 2
Pages 1-22
Author(s): Longstaff, W., Filkowski, J., Severn, M.
Added February 2022
Designing palliative care facilities to better support patient and family care: A staff perspective
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 149–162
Author(s): McLaughlan, R., Richards, K., Lipson-Smith, R., Collins, A., Philip, J.
There are several factors that make palliative care unique, including longer lengths of stay, the number of visitors, and considerations around end-of-life care. Staff perceive that privacy, a homelike environment, and safety are important for their ability to provide comfort and support to both patients and families.
Added February 2022
Tours and maps operations as movement mechanism in indoor wayfinding
2021
International Journal of Technology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 291-319
Author(s): Mustikawati, T., Yatmo, Y. A., Atmodiwirjo, P.
Added October 2021
