Fit for what purpose? Exploring bicultural frameworks for the architectural design of acute mental health facilities
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 18
Pages 2343
Author(s): Jenkin, G. L. S., McIntosh, J., Every-Palmer, S.
There is a great need for mental health services around the world. Recent approaches to mental and behavioral health focus on “personal recovery,” one of which is called CHIME.
Added March 2021
Designing immersive virtual environments for human behavior research
2021
Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Journal Article
Author(s): Neo, J. R. J., Won, A. S., Shepley, M. M.
Immersive virtual environments (IVEs) are increasingly used in research to evaluate the role of the environment on behavior. The level of detail can influence the participant’s sense of being in the virtual world, which influences the way a person interacts with the space.
Added March 2021
Staff perspectives on the role of physical environment in long-term care facilities on dementia care in Canada and Sweden
2021
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 20
Pages 2558-2572
Author(s): Lee, S. Y., Hung, L., Chaudhury, H., Morelli, A.
Physical environment design interventions are used to benefit people with dementia living in care settings, but the influences on those providing care is unknown. Care settings that support care practices for people living with dementia have both positive and negative effects on social interaction and care practice.
Added April 2021
Mental health outcome measures in environmental design research: A critical review
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 331-357
Author(s): Shin, J., Dennis, S., Mohammed, H.
While recent studies show a relationship between well-being and the built environment, few focus specifically on mental health. This study found that access to nature and other design elements of the built environment can improve positive affect (pleasurable feelings), vitality (energy or aliveness), executive functioning (memory, concentration), mood, and general well-being—while also decreasing cortisol (stress).
Added May 2021
Evaluation of nosocomial infection control measures to minimize the risk of aspergillus dispersion during major demolition work: A case study of a Japanese university hospital
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 58-74
Author(s): Nakanishi, Y., Kasahara, K., Koizumi, A., Tokutani, J., Yoshihara, S., Mikasa, K., Imamura, T.
Aspergillus species (spp), can be dispersed during activities such as construction, renovation, and demolition. The infection control risk assessment (ICRA) tool was developed in part to counteract the spread of infection in these situations.
Added May 2021
Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practices: A multisite, mixed method investigation
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 270-286
Author(s): Fauer, A., Wright, N., Lafferty, M., Harrod, M., Manojlovich, M., Friese, C. R.
Data from 2016 to 2020 indicate that the market for ambulatory oncology services is expanding, presenting a need for a deeper understanding of how the physical space of these environments influences clinician work processes and patient safety.
Added July 2021
Impact of circulation complexity on hospital wayfinding behavior (Case study: Milad 1000-bed hospital, Tehran, Iran)
2021
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Pouyan, A. E., Ghanbaran, A., Shakibamanesh, A.
Added July 2021
Impact of distance on stroke inpatients’ mobility in rehabilitation clinics: a shadowing study
2021
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 1-2
Volume 50
Pages 74-88
Author(s): Kevdzija, M., Marquardt, G.
Failure to rehabilitate after experiencing a stroke frequently results in a patient’s admission to long-term care. There is a need to understand how size and spatial configuration of rehabilitation settings can support wayfinding and help patients overcome mobility barriers.
Added December 2021
SARS-CoV-2 viability on 16 common indoor surface finish materials
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 49-64
Author(s): Ronca, S. E., Sturdivant, R. X., Barr, K. L., Harris, D.
During the coronavirus pandemic, studies identified the contaminated environmental surface materials as potential pathways for viral transmission of the disease through contact. To understand the role of surfaces, 16 materials were contaminated with the virus and the stability of the virus on each material was examined.
Added March 2021
Waiting room physical environment and outpatient experience: The spatial user experience model as analytical tool
2021
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 27-48
Author(s): Nehme, B. J., Torres Irribarra, D. T., Cumsille, P., Yoon, S.-Y.
This study examines how the design of waiting rooms can influence patient satisfaction, building on prior research suggesting that physical environments impact healthcare experiences. The researchers used the Spatial User Experience (SUE) model, which considers elements like comfort, visual appeal, and navigation ease to evaluate their effect on patients' overall satisfaction and willingness to return.
Added April 2023
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
The perceptual and behavioral influence on dental professionals from the noise in their workplace
2020
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Ma, K. W., Mak, C. M., Wong, H. M.
Added December 2019
Use of an automated hand hygiene compliance system by emergency room nurses and technicians is associated with decreased employee absenteeism
2020
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 575-577
Author(s): Strauch, J., Braun, T. M., Short, H.
The relationship between hand hygiene intervention and absenteeism has been studied in other contexts besides healthcare. Researchers examined how improving hand hygiene practices among emergency room (ER) nurses and technicians affected their absenteeism and overtime hours worked by substitute staff.
Added December 2019
Effectiveness of a Snoezelen Room on fear, anxiety, and satisfaction of nulliparous women: A randomized controlled trial
2020
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages e89168
Author(s): Momeni, M., Jamshidimanesh, M., Ranjbar, H.
Added July 2020
Sensory environments for behavioral health in Dementia: Diffusion of an environmental innovation at the Veterans Health Administration
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 44-56
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Park, N.-K., Bosch, S., Freytes, I. M., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S.
Added July 2020
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
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
