Physical environments that support the mental health of staff and families in the NICU
2020
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 40
Pages 16-21
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Sachs, N. A.
NICU staff members and patient families are potentially psychologically challenged and/or experiencing high levels of stress. Built environment design interventions that support well-being in mental and behavioral health (MBH) settings may also be applicable to NICU environments.
Added September 2020
Exploring the spatial arrangement of patient rooms for minimum nurse travel in hospital nursing units in Korea
2020
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 9
Pages 711-725
Author(s): Lee, J., Lee, H., Shepley, M. M.
Studies have shown that when nurses have to walk long distances, time at the patient bedside is reduced and nursing fatigue and stress increase. The arrangement of patient rooms within a nursing unit can impact nurse well-being and optimize patient care.
Added September 2020
A systems framework for understanding the environment’s relation to clinical teamwork: A systematic literature review of empirical studies
2020
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 52
Pages 726–760
Author(s): Peavey, E., Cai, H.
Added December 2018
The perceptions of nurses about the behavioral needs for daylighting and view to the outside in inpatient facilities
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 191-205
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Yekita, H., Shamloo, G.
Added May 2019
Evaluation of a veterans administration mental and behavioral health patient room mockup
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 13
Pages 46-67
Author(s): Sachs, N. A., Shepley, M. M., Peditto, K., Hankinson, M. T., Smith, K., Giebink, B., Thompson, T.
Added July 2019
Occupants Behavior-Based Design Study Using BIM-GIS Integration: An Alternative Design Approach for Architects
Author(s): Afkhamiaghda, M., Mahdaviparsa, A., Afsari, K., McCuen, T., Mutis, I., Hartmann, T.
Added October 2018
Understanding nurses’ workflow: Batching care and potential opportunities for transmission of infectious organisms, a pilot study
2019
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 47
Pages 1213-1218
Author(s): Gregory, L., Weston, L. E., Harrod, M., Meddings, J., Krein, S. L.
Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) strategies are employed to prevent disease transmission in the contact precaution room. Studies revealed that precautionary measures perceived as overwhelming required more time in patient care and required changes in workflow.
Added December 2019
Patient and clinician engagement with health information in the primary care waiting room: A mixed methods case study
2019
Journal of Public Health Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 8
Pages 1476
Author(s): Penry Williams, C., Elliott, K., Gall, J., Woodward-Kron, R.
Health literacy (i.e., the ability to understand medical information) is a big part of how people make decisions about their health. The availability of health information in waiting rooms has the potential to provide education to people who may not otherwise have access.
Added February 2022
Effects of a tailored lighting intervention on sleep quality, rest–activity, mood, and behavior in older adults with Alzheimer disease and related dementias: A randomized clinical trial
2019
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 15
Pages 1757-1767
Author(s): Figueiro, M. G., Plitnick, B., Roohan, C., Sahin, L., Kalsher, M., Rea, M. S.
Added September 2023
Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Crisis Shelter Garden and Application of Findings Through the Use of a Participatory Design Process
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 153-167
Author(s): Lygum, V. L., Poulsen, D. V., Djernis, D., Djernis, H. G., Sidenius, U., Stigsdotter, U. K.
As an increasing number of designers and healthcare practitioners utilize nature-based therapy tools, there is a growing need to understand how certain elements within these natural spaces might contribute to heightened therapeutic effects for patients with specific conditions. Crisis shelters that provide healthcare resources to women and children exposed to domestic abuse could benefit from nature-based therapy tools, but a deeper understanding of how these environments should be built is needed.
Added November 2018
Exploring the Effects of Clinical Exam Room Design on Communication, Technology Interaction, and Satisfaction
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 99-115
Author(s): Zamani, Z., Harper, E. C.
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in exam rooms is common, but research assessing the impact of EHRs on the exam experience is mixed. Limited research for healthcare design suggests exam room layouts can influence patient-provider interactions through improved information sharing.
Added February 2019
The effect of a non-talking rule on the sound level and perception of patients in an outpatient infusion center
2019
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 1-15
Author(s): Zijlstra, E., Hagedoorn, M., Krijnen, W. P., van der Schans, C. P., Mobach, M. P.
The World Health Organization has recommended that noise in patient care areas be limited to support healing. The authors of this study explore the effect of a behavioral intervention aimed at reducing conversational noise in the context of an outpatient infusion center and its result on patient perceptions.
Added March 2019
Older adults’ activity on a geriatric hospital unit: A behavioral mapping study
2019
AIMS Medical Science
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 33-48
Author(s): Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio, Shu, Hattie, Amarasekera, Ruvini, Y. Edwards, Nicola, Filipski, Marta, Langford, Dolores, Madden, Kenneth, C. Ashe, Maureen, 1 Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Spain; Institute for Biomedical Research (ibs), Granada, Spain, 2 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, Granada, Spain, 3 PA-HELP “Physical Activity for HEaLth Promotion” Research Group. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain, 4 Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver, Canada, 5 Department of Family Practice, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 6 Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, 7 Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Canada, 8 Department of Physical Therapy, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 9 Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Canada, 10 School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Added July 2019
Effects of adjustable dynamic bedroom lighting in a maternity ward
2019
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Canazei, M., Pohl, W., Weninger, J., Bliem, H., Weiss, E. M., Koch, C., Berger, A., Firulovic, B., Marth, C.
This study considered the impact of dynamic vs. static lighting color and intensity on mothers who had scheduled C-section deliveries of healthy babies in a single Austrian maternity clinic.
Added July 2019
Finding your way home: A systematic investigation of shadowboxes on room recognition in memory care.
2018
Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 18
Pages 41
Author(s): Ilem, A. A., Feliciano, L.
Added August 2018
Diagnostic Post-Occupancy Evaluation of the Landscape Environments in a Primary Care Clinic: Environmental and Social Performances
Author(s): Jiang, S., Staloch, K., Kaljevic, S.
Healthcare facilities around the world are increasingly employing evidence-based designs like therapeutic gardens to more positively affect the lives of patients as well as the general state of the natural environment itself.
Added December 2018
Soundscape design for management of behavioral disorders: A pilot study among nursing home residents with dementia
Author(s): Devos, P., Aletta, F., Vander Mynsbrugge, T., Thomas, P., Filipan, K., Petrovic, M., De Vriendt, P., Van de Velde, D., Botteldooren, D.
Added August 2019
Road to Recovery: Person-Centered Design BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Trempealeau County Health Care Center
2018
AIA AAH Academy Journal
Journal Article
Author(s): Kimball, David
Added July 2020
Seasonal variation of window opening behaviors in two naturally ventilated hospital wards
2018
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Shi, Z., Qian, H., Zheng, X., Lv, Z., Li, Y., Liu, L., Nielsen, P. V.
Natural ventilation is important in controlling indoor air temperature and quality. According to the authors, airborne infections can be reduced in hospitals among patients and staff when natural cross ventilation is used.
Added December 2017
Acoustic environments of patient room in a typical geriatric ward
2018
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Jerlehag, C., Lee, P. J., Park, S. H., Jones, T., Carroll, N.
Previous studies have thoroughly demonstrated the harmful effects of background noise within healthcare environments; one study found that high levels of background noise disrupted patient sleep cycles, while even higher levels of noise led to elevated heart rates among nurses.
Added January 2018
