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The challenges of moving from regular nursing homes toward innovative long-term care settings: An interpretative description study of staff experiences

2024
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Pages in press
Author(s): Brouwers, M., De Boer, B., Groen, W. G., Verbeek, H.
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Added March 2024

Exploring the influence of indoor environment and spatial layout on changed behaviours of people with dementia in a nursing home

2024
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Pages 11452
Author(s): Ma, C., Guerra-Santin, O., Mohammadi, M.
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Added March 2024

Redesigning rooms of clients with intellectual disabilities and severe behavioral problems in a long-term care facility: Three case studies

2024
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Journal Article
Author(s): Roos, J., Möhn, A., Ponsioen, A., Didden, R.
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Added March 2024

How does the breastfeeding environment affect satisfaction? A scale development study

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 111-123
Author(s): Reyhan, F. A., Yeşildere Sağlam, H., Sayiner, F. D.
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Added March 2024

Impact of green hospital design on patients’ well-being and operating cost of the hospital: A systematic review

2024
Hospital Topics
Journal Article
Pages in press
Author(s): Sharda, R., Dongre, P., Srinivasan, H., Kumari, L., Kulkarni, M.
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Added March 2024

Patients’ perceptions of sound and noise dimensions in the dental clinic soundscape

2024
Applied Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 14
Pages 2587
Author(s): Tziovara, P., Antoniadou, C., Antoniadou, M.
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Added March 2024

Use of sensory adaptive environments with autistic children: A scoping review

2024
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Journal Article
Volume 114
Pages 102362
Author(s): Williams, K. L., Dumont, R. L., Schiano, N. R., Lawlor, K. F., Greaney, K., Kim, R., Duryea, E., Rios-Vega, L., Simms, K. D., Schaaf, R. C.
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Added March 2024

Impact of hospital design on the psychological well-being of geriatric patients

2024
Frontiers in Engineering and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 101-115
Author(s): Arafat, M. Y., Atreya, S.
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Added March 2024

How useful do communities find the health and wellness centres? A qualitative assessment of India’s new policy for primary health care

2024
BMC Primary Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 91
Author(s): Abhishek, S., Garg, S., Keshri, V. R.
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Added March 2024

Enriched environments in stroke units: Defining characteristics and limitations

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 344-359
Author(s): Anåker, A., Kevdzija, M., Elf, M.
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Added March 2024

Investigation of pathogen-laden aerosol aerodynamics and ventilation rates on their long-range transmission: A study on the Fangcang shelter hospital

2024
Journal of Cleaner Production
Journal Article
Volume 450
Pages 141796
Author(s): Jiang, C., Liu, Z., Wang, Y., Yao, G., Li, S., Rong, R., Liang, Z., Liu, H., Liu, J., Wan, T., He, J.
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Added March 2024

Spatial experience of cancer inpatients in the oncology wards: A qualitative study in visual design aspects

2024
European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Journal Article
Volume 70
Pages 102552
Author(s): Cucuzzella, C., Rasoulivalajoozi, M., Farzamfar, G.
This study explores how the design of oncology wards, particularly visual elements like color, light, and images of nature, can improve cancer patients' well-being. Previous research shows that the physical environment of hospitals can influence patient stress, comfort, and mood.
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Parents' and nurses' affective perception of a pictorial intervention in a pediatric hospital environment: Quasi-experimental design pre-post-testing

2024
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Journal Article
Volume 77
Pages 89-95
Author(s): Godino, L., La Malfa, E., Ricco, M., Mancin, S., Ambrosi, E., De Rosa, M., Martelli, B., Lepore, V., El Mouttaqi, L., Cinocca, S., Lanari, M., Gazineo, D.
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Added March 2024

Environmental design of psychological counseling room based on environmental psychology theory

2024
International Journal of Education and Humanities
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 262-265
Author(s): Chen, Zhiru
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Added March 2024

Design as a quality improvement strategy: The case for design expertise

2024
Future Healthcare Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 11
Pages 100008
Author(s): Lamé, G., Komashie, A., Sinnott, C., Bashford, T.
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Added March 2024

Shadowing stroke patients to explore the rehabilitation built environment: Approach, insights, and lessons learned

2024
Qualitative Health Research
Journal Article
Pages 10497323241236305
Author(s): Kevdzija, M.
This study explores how stroke patients experience and navigate rehabilitation environments through a shadowing approach, offering direct insight into daily interactions with space, equipment, and routines. Stroke rehabilitation requires supportive environments that facilitate physical and cognitive recovery, yet prior research suggests that design may overlook patients’ needs for autonomy and comfort.
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Sizing up general practice environments for big-bodied patients: An environmental assessment of three facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Pages in press
Author(s): Morgan, S., Mihlar, S., Wood, E., McKinlay, E., Gibbs, H., Parker, G., Gray, L.
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Added April 2024

Mitigating intensive care unit noise: Design-led modeling solutions, calculated acoustic outcomes, and cost implications

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 220-238
Author(s): Jonescu, E. E., Farrel, B., Ramanayaka, C. E., White, C., Costanzo, G., Delaney, L., Hahn, R., Ferrier, J., Litton, E.
This study examines noise pollution in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), a known factor impacting patient recovery and staff well-being. Prior research indicates that high noise levels in ICUs lead to stress, sleep disruption, and increased risk of medical errors.
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Added April 2024

Benchmarking relevance for hospital design and planning: An international web-based survey

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 189-208
Author(s): Viergutz, H.-K. S., Cambra-Rufino, L., Apple, M., Heithoff, A., Lindahl, G., Capolongo, S., Brambilla, A.
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Added April 2024

The impact of design factors on user behavior in a virtual hospital room to explore fall prevention strategies

2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 17
Pages 124-143
Author(s): Seddighi, N., Chen, Y.-C., Merryweather, A. S., Foreman, K. B., Kuntz, A., Battaglia, E., Zhang, H., Taylor, E., Wong, B., Fino, P. C.
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Added April 2024