Maternal positions and mobility during first stage labour
2009
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Journal Article
Author(s): Lawrence, A., Lewis, L., Hofmeyr, G. J., Dowswell, T., Styles, C.
Added July 2019
Guiding design of dementia friendly environments in residential care settings: Considering the living experiences
2009
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 8
Pages 185-203
Author(s): Davis, S., Byers, S., Nay, R., Koch, S.
Added November 2018
Perspectives of patients with disabilities on the accessibility of medical equipment: Examination tables, imaging equipment, medical chairs, and weight scales
2009
Disability and Health Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 169-179.e1
Author(s): Story, M. F., Schwier, E., Kailes, J. I.
Added October 2018
Therapeutic Influences of Plants in Hospital Rooms on Surgical Recovery
2009
HortScience
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 102-105
Author(s): Park, S.-H., Mattson, R. H.
Surgical procedures can instill a sizeable amount of anxiety in patients from all different backgrounds. Previous studies have thoroughly explored how increased stress and anxiety can adversely influence the recovery process following a surgical procedure.
Added September 2018
Healthcare Facility Benchmarking
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 28-37
Author(s): Mulva, S. P., Dai, J.
Added August 2018
Incentivizing the Daylit Hospital: The Green Guide for Health Care Approach
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 92-112
Author(s): Pradinuk, R.
Added August 2018
Building Connections: A Clinical Operations View of Activation Planning
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 113-126
Author(s): Cuddeback, K. T., Redden, P.
Added August 2018
Patient Room Handedness: An Empirical Examination
Author(s): Pati, D., Cason, C. L., Harvey, T. E., Evans, J.
Added April 2018
A Study of Hospital Inpatient Unit Design Factors Impacting Direct Patient Care Time, Documentation Time, and Patient Safety
Author(s): Clark, T., Combs, S.
Architects have experimented with numerous inpatient care unit (IPU) designs, such as racetracks, “T-shapes,”, “L-shapes,”, triangular forms, and many others. There is no clear consensus on how the designs of these spaces and other physical features within IPUs influence healthcare provider productivity, safety, and overall effectiveness.
Added April 2017
Hospital design for better infection control
2009
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 2
Pages 175
Author(s): Lateef, F.
Added January 2017
Evaluation of the Walkable Neighborhoods for Seniors Project in Sacramento County
2009
Health Promotion Practice
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 10
Pages 402-410
Author(s): Hooker, S. P., Cirill, L. A., Geraghty, A.
Added October 2016
Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States: Implementation and Measurement Guide
2009
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Report
Author(s): Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., Zaro, S., Khan, L. K.
Added August 2016
Neighborhood built environment and income: Examining multiple health outcomes
2009
Social Science and Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 68
Pages 1285-1293
Author(s): Sallis, J. F., Saelens, B. E., Frank, L. D., Conway, T. L., Slymen, D. J., Cain, K. L., Chapman, J. E., Kerr, J.
Added August 2016
Measuring the Built Environment for Physical Activity. State of the Science
2009
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4 SUPPL.
Volume 36
Pages S99-S123.e12
Author(s): Brownson, R. C., Hoehner, C. M., Day, K., Forsyth, A., Sallis, J. F.
Added August 2016
Guesting Area: An Alternative for Boarding Mental Health Patients Seen in Emergency Departments
2009
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 35
Pages 429-433
Author(s): Winokur, E. J., Senteno, J. M.
Added July 2016
Adapting to Family-Centered Hospital Design: Changes in Providers’ Attitudes over a Two-Year Period
2009
Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 79-96
Author(s): France, D., Throop, P., Joers, B., Allen, L., Parekh, A., Rickard, D., Deshpande, J.
Although hospitals are being designed based on evidence-based design principles, it’s unclear how working in such an environment influences providers’ attitudes and professional performance.
Added January 2016
The Design of Adult Acute Care Units in U.S. Hospitals
2009
Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 79-86
Author(s): Catrambone, C., Johnson, M. E., Mion, L. C. & Minnick, A. F.
In 2005, the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) publicized a commissioned report about hospital environments (Nelson, West, & Goodman, 2005). The report included a summary of all published research (N=328 reports) about those environments and patient and staff outcomes, including safety, satisfaction, and efficiency, as well as clinical outcomes.
Added January 2016
Patients’ Perception of Music versus Ordinary Sound in a Postanaesthesia Care Unit: A Randomized Crossover Trial
2009
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Journal Article
Author(s): Fredriksso, A., Hellstrom, L. & Nilsson, U.
A healing environment helps patients refocus from negative stimuli to something pleasant and familiar, allowing them to escape into ‘‘their own world.” One feature of such an environment might be soothing music, an intervention that can help patients focus their awareness on the music and help in relaxation. Music is also closely linked to emotions and arousal.
Added January 2016
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Negative-Pressure Isolation Rooms: Using the Balanced Scorecard Framework
2009
Journal of Architectural and Planning Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 26
Pages 1-13
Author(s): Wang, C.-H., Kuo, N.-W.
To combat the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) following an epidemic outbreak in Taiwan in early 2003, all hospitals were mandated by health authorities to convert their patient rooms into negative pressure isolation rooms. The authors believe that it is necessary to evaluate these rooms to ensure that they are functioning effectively.
Added September 2015
The Influence of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Design on Sound Level
2009
Pediatrics & Neonatology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 50
Pages 270-274
Author(s): Chen, H.-L., Chen, C.-H., Wu, C.-C., Huang, H.-J., Wang, T.-M., Hsu, C.-C.
Preterm infants receiving care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are especially susceptible to adverse effects caused by excessive noise. Previous studies indicate that the physical designs of NICUs themselves hold a large influence over the overall noise level.
Added July 2015