UK ward design: Patient dependency, nursing workload, staffing and quality—An observational study
2008
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 45
Pages 370-381
Author(s): Hurst, K.
Added August 2021
The indoor environment in relation to people with dementia
Author(s): van Hoof, J., Kort, H. S. M., Duijnstee, M. S. H., Schoutens, A. M. C., Hensen, J. L. M., Begemann, S. H. A.
Added August 2019
Effects of Flowering and Foliage Plants in Hospital Rooms on Patients Recovering from Abdominal Surgery
2008
HortTechnology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages 563-568
Author(s): Park, S.-H., Mattson, R. H.
Added September 2018
Facing the challenge of patient transfers: Using ceiling lifts in healthcare facilities
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 2
Pages 6-16
Author(s): Vieira, E. R., Miller, L.
Manual patient transfers contribute to a higher rate of injury for healthcare providers. Manual patient transfers present a high risk of injury and nurses are at significant risk for transfer-related injury, including low back problems.
Added August 2018
Searching for Evidence
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 95-110
Author(s): Edelstein, E. A.
Added August 2018
Establishing an acute care nursing bed unit size: Employing a decision matrix framework
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 122-132
Author(s): Ritchey, T., Pati, D.
Deciding on the optimal number of beds for an acute care unit requires the consideration of elements including how the unit fits with existing and adjacent structures; how clinical information systems will be used in unit operations; nursing workforce characteristics; patient safety; and advocacy.
Added August 2018
Islam and the Healthcare Environment: Designing Patient Rooms
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 111-121
Author(s): Kopec, D., Han, L.
Added August 2018
Reinterpreting the hospital corridor: “Wasted space” or essential for quality multidisciplinary clinical care?
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 2
Pages 17-29
Author(s): Carthey, J.
This paper reviews the literature on the functions of corridors in the healthcare setting and highlights the need to reconsider these spaces as a functional component of an effective healthcare organization.
Added August 2018
Implementing Healthcare Excellence: The Vital Role of the CEO in Evidence-Based Design
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 1
Pages 7-21
Author(s): Zimring, Craig, Augenbroe, Godfried L., Malone, Eileen B., Sadler, Blair L.
Added August 2018
Impact of Single Family NICU Rooms on Family Behavior
Author(s): Shepley, M., Harris, D., White, R., Steinberg, F.
Added April 2018
Analysis of Departmental Area in Contemporary Hospitals: Calculation Methodologies & Design Factors in Major Patient Care Departments
Author(s): Allison, D., Hamilton, D. K.
Ratios used to calculate proposed departmental gross square footage constitute key information used in the process of programming, planning, and design. The ratio of net [usable] square footage to departmental gross square footage is commonly called the “net-to-gross ratio.” It is used by programmers, planners, and consultants to project the total area of proposed departments based on programmed net square feet required to perform the proposed workload of the department.
Added April 2018
Neighborhood and Individual Factors in Activity in Older Adults: Results from the Neighborhood and Senior Health Study
2008
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 144
Author(s): King, D.
Added October 2016
The relationship between destination proximity, destination mix and physical activity behaviors
2008
Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 46
Pages 33-40
Author(s): McCormack, G. R., Giles-Corti, B., Bulsara, M.
Added August 2016
Relationships between street characteristics and perceived attractiveness for walking reported by elderly people
2008
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 28
Pages 353-361
Author(s): Borst, H. C., Miedema, H. M. E., de Vries, S. I., Graham, J. M. A., van Dongen, J. E. F.
Added July 2016
An exploratory examination of medical gas booms versus traditional headwalls in intensive care unit design
2008
Critical care nursing quarterly
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 340–356
Author(s): Pati, D., Evans, J., Waggener, L., Harvey, Tom
Added June 2016
Oncology Care Setting Design and Planning Part II: Designing Healthcare Settings to Prevent Fungal Infections and Improve Handwashing
2008
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 521-525
Author(s): Sheridan-Leos, N.
Added February 2016
Affective design of waiting areas in primary healthcare
2008
The TQM Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 20
Pages 389-408
Author(s): Ayas, E., Eklund, J., Ishihara, S.
Added January 2016
Review: The impact of art, design and environment in mental healthcare: A systematic review of the literature
2008
The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 128
Pages 85-94
Author(s): Daykin, N., Byrne, E., Soteriou, T., O'Connor, S.
There is increasing evidence that attractive environments can enhance the experiences of healthcare users. What creates attractive environments may be relative to the country where that healthcare is provided. This paper was written in the UK and was an attempt to find research that supports the use of art to create healing environments along with the role of art in encouraging civic pride. It was part of a two-year evaluation of a commissioned arts program in a UK mental health trust.
Added January 2016
Nurses’ Perception of Noise Levels in Hospitals in Spain
2008
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 38
Pages 220-222
Author(s): del Pilar Marques Sanchez, M., Calle Pardo, A. P., Calvo Sanchez, D., Nunez Gelado, Y. & Mompart Garcia, M. P.
Even though we know that noise has an impact on patients, how noise impacts the work environment of nurses is not well understood. In general, relevant studies show that the worse types of noise for patients are background noise, vibrations, screen alarms, and other people talking. Nurse researchers in Spain recently completed the first phase of a multiphase study to identify the most annoying noises in the practice environment.
Added January 2016
Leading Change During an Inpatient Critical Care Unit Expansion
2008
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 38
Pages 461-467
Author(s): Braungardt, T. & Fought, S. G.
Acute care hospitals are changing rapidly to address economic and technologic advancements and meet community needs. The authors describe one medical center’s use of Kotter’s work on leading change to expand the neuroscience intensive care unit from 10 to 30 beds to meet community needs, improve hospital efficiencies, and increase bed capacity.
Added January 2016
