The impact of daylight and window views on length of stay among patients with heart disease: A retrospective study in a cardiac intensive care unit
2023
Journal of Intensive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 155-164
Author(s): Jafarifiroozabadi, R., Joseph, A., Bridges, W., Franks, A.
Added December 2022
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
The meaning of the physical environment in child and adolescent therapy: A qualitative study of the outdoor care retreat
2023
Ecopsychology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 244-258
Author(s): Hauge, Å. L., Lindheim, M. Ø., Røtting, K., Johnsen, S. Å. K.
Added April 2023
Give me a sign: Concrete symbols facilitate orientation in Alzheimer’s disease dementia
2023
The Journals of Gerontology: Series B
Journal Article
Volume 78
Pages 1269-1277
Author(s): Boedeker, S., Driessen, M., Schulz, P., Beblo, T., Kreisel, S., Toepper, M.
Added April 2023
The influence of everyday acoustic environments on the challenging behavior in dementia: A participatory observation study in nursing homes
2023
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 20
Pages 4191
Author(s): Talebzadeh, A., Decoutere, I., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Botteldooren, D., Devos, P., Aletta, F., Van de Velde, D., De Vriendt, P.
Added April 2023
Designing for family engagement in neonatal ICUs: How is the interior design of single-family rooms supporting family behaviors, from passive to active?
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 238-260
Author(s): Machry, H., Joseph, A., White, R., Allison, D.
Added May 2023
Designing well-being: A qualitative investigation of young patients’ perspectives on the material hospital environment
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 168-181
Author(s): Payam, S., Hossaini, J., Zaschka, K., Friedmann, A., Mall, V.
Healthcare design research often includes user perspectives, but typically focuses on adult input. Young patients can provide useful insights into the remodel of pediatric facilities to better meet their unique needs. Environments tailored to a variety of developmental stages and physical abilities are more welcoming and engaging for young patients.
Added May 2023
How Visibility May Reduce Security Issues in Community Hospitals’ Emergency Departments
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Hamilton, D. K., Pati, D., Shepley, M. M., Rodiek, S., McCall, D.
Research shows that many environmental factors have been employed to improve emergency department (ED) safety. Visibility as a design factor, an operational factor, and a layout characteristic can be leveraged to improve both safety and care efficiency.
Added August 2023
Improving Daily Patient Goal-Setting and Team Communication: The Liber8 Glass Door Project*
2023
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 24
Pages 382
Author(s): Jones, I. G. R., Friedman, S., Vu, M., Awladthani, S., Watts, C., Simpson, A., Al-Farsi, A. A., Gupta, R., Cupido, C., Choong, K.
Added August 2023
Role of operating room size on air quality in primary total hip arthroplasty
2023
The Journal of Arthroplasty
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 38
Pages 935-938
Author(s): Derry, K. H., Sicat, C. S., Shen, M., Davidovitch, R. I., Schwarzkopf, R., Rozell, J. C.
Added October 2023
Larger operating rooms have better air quality than smaller rooms in primary total knee arthroplasty
2023
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 143
Pages 6335-6338
Author(s): Shen, M., Sicat, C. S., Schwarzkopf, R., Slover, J. D., Bosco, J. A., Rozell, J. C.
Added October 2023
Staff and resident perceptions of mental and behavioural health environments
2022
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 1-2
Volume 50
Pages 89-104
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Peditto, K., Sachs, N. A., Pham, Y., Barankevich, R., Crouppen, G., Dresser, K.
Added August 2021
Hospital outdoor spaces: User experience and implications for design
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 256–267
Author(s): Tseung, V., Verweel, L., Harvey, M., Pauley, T., Walker, J.
The impact of outdoor views and spaces on patient and staff outcomes has been studied, but using outdoor areas for therapy programming in post-acute and rehabilitation care requires further research.
Added October 2021
Experiences of sensory overload and communication barriers by autistic adults in health care settings
2022
Autism in Adulthood
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 66-75
Author(s): Strömberg, M., Liman, L., Bang, P., Igelström, K.
Autistic adults have an elevated risk for health problems that can be further exacerbated by stressful and inefficient healthcare experiences. The goal of this study was to identify problematic patterns of sensory and communication experiences for autistic adults. Intense, unpredictable, and uncontrollable environments present barriers to communication and contribute to overstimulation.
Added October 2021
Investigating the Feasibility of Multisensory Environments to Improve the Assisted Bathing Experience for Veterans with Dementia: A Clinical Trial
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 180-195
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Bosch, S., Park, N.-K., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S., Freytes, M.
While multisensory environments (MSE) are generally regarded as therapeutic for people with dementia, this study was undertaken to understand the behavioral effects of MSE stimulus during bathing for veterans with dementia. Following the evaluation of MSE use in a bathing room representative of most found in long-term care settings, the study authors concluded that the exhibition of increased positive behaviors and decreased negative behaviors supports a functional relationship between improved bathing responses and multisensory interventions.
Added November 2021
Evaluating the impacts of color, graphics, and architectural features on wayfinding in healthcare settings using EEG data and virtual response testing
2022
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Kalantari, S., Tripathi, V., Kan, J., Rounds, J. D., Mostafavi, A., Snell, R., Cruz-Garza, J. G.
Added December 2021
Hospital greenspaces and the impacts on wayfinding and spatial experience: An explorative experiment through immersive virtual environment (IVE) techniques
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 206-228
Author(s): Jiang, S., Allison, D., Duchowski, A. T.
Added January 2022
The demand for specialization and its influence on the design of inpatient nursing units: Can standardized design be done once and for all?
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 154-170
Author(s): Xuan, X., Duan, X., Feng, Z.
Research shows that specialized units, such as psychiatry and intensive care, require built environments that are specific to their patient populations. Medical-surgical units within the same facility typically have similar physical layouts even though they often serve distinct patient populations.
Added April 2022
Healthcare design to improve safe doffing of personal protective equipment for care of patients with COVID-19
2022
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 43
Pages 1796–1805
Author(s): Machry, H., Matić, Z., Oh, Y., DuBose, J. R., Morgan, J. S., Love, K. L., Jacob, J. T., Zimring, C. M.
Added March 2022
Using a patient hotel: Perceptions of the quality of care by patients undergoing analysis for gastrointestinal motility disorders in the Netherlands
2022
Journal of Patient Experience
Journal Article
Author(s): Masclee, G. M. C., Masclee, A. A. M., Kruimel, J. W., Conchillo, J. M., van Vliet, J., Keszthelyi, D.
Added April 2022
