Keeping an Eye Out: Real Time, Real World Modeling of Behavior in Health Care Settings
2015
Modelling Behaviour: Design Modelling Symposium
Book Section
Author(s): Beorkrem, C., Danilowicz, S., Sauda, E., Souvenir, R., Spurlock, S., Lanclos, D., Thomsen, R. M., Tamke, M., Gengnagel, C., Faircloth, B., Scheurer, F.
Added May 2016
The effect of hospital layout on caregiver-patient communication patterns
Author(s): Pachilova, R., Sailer, K.
This article suggests that the field of evidence-based design (EBD), which considers information from case evaluations and credible research during design-related decision processes, has only marginally examined hospital layouts and their effects. As a result, this study attempts to build on the tradition of “Space Syntax” research, which is a theory that explores how space controls and generates encounters between inhabitants and visitors of certain spaces and how these two groups engage in communication.
Added June 2016
Are Split Flow and Provider in Triage Models in the Emergency Department Effective in Reducing Discharge Length of Stay?
2016
Journal of Emergency Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 42
Pages 487-491
Author(s): Pierce, B. A., Gormley, D.
This paper presents a quality improvement (QI) project by comparing the performance of two different emergency departments (EDs). The idea behind the split flow model is to allow for a second flow stream of patients through the ED, parallel to the regular acute/critical care flow stream, that is ultimately intended for patients with problems that are not considered complex. The role of the provider in the triage (PIT) model is to enhance patient triage assessment by providing patients with an upfront evaluation upon entering the ED.
Added June 2016
A Recovery-Oriented Care Approach: Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Newly Built Mental Health Facility
2016
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 39–48
Author(s): Ahern, C. C., Bieling, P., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Langstaff, K.
An inpatient mental health hospital was renovated with a newly built environment that incorporated patient-centered, clinically informed designs in an attempt to improve overall safety and quality of care. The new designs were considerably expensive and had extensive design implications for other parts of the hospital outside of the mental health facility.
Added June 2016
Mental health facility design: The case for person-centred care
2015
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 49
Pages 203–206
Author(s): Golembiewski, J. A.
Added June 2016
The ability of environmental healthcare design strategies to impact event related anxiety in pediatric patients: A comprehensive systematic review
Author(s): Norton-Westwood, D.
Healthcare settings such as hospitals or dentists’ offices have been known to contribute to the anxiety often experienced by patients receiving treatment. Anxiety has been linked to various health concerns, manifesting both physiologically and psychologically, that can result in prolonged hospital stays and other complications.
Added June 2016
Exploring the effect of space and place on response to exercise therapy for knee and hip pain—a protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial: the CONEX trial
2015
BMJ Open
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 1-11
Author(s): Sandal, L.-F., Thorlund, J. B., Ulrich, R. S., Dieppe, P. A., Roos, E. M.
Added July 2016
Built environment and elderly population health: a comprehensive literature review
2014
Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health
Journal Article
Author(s): Garin, N., Olaya, B., Miret, M, Ayuso-Mateos, J. L., Power, M., Bucciarelli, P., Haro, J. M.
Added August 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
County Health Rankings Key Findings 2014
Author(s): University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
Added August 2016
What Is Population Health?
2003-3
American Journal of Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 93
Pages 380-383
Author(s): Kindig, D., Stoddart, G.
Added August 2016
Improving the Patient Experience: Best Practices for Safety-Net Clinic Redesign
2009 March
California HealthCare Foundation
Report
Author(s): Gulwadi, G., Keller, A., Joseph, A.
Added September 2014
The Impact of the Environment on Infections in Healthcare Facilities
2006
The Center for Health Design
Report
Author(s): Joseph, A.
Added September 2014
Influence of Hospital Room Environment on the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression in the Early Stage of Stroke
2017
Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology
Journal Article
Author(s): Perovic, V., Perovic, S.
Added September 2017
Impact of Place of Residence on Relationship Between Quality of Life and Cognitive Decline in Dementia
2009
Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 23
Pages 395-400
Author(s): Missotten, P., Thomas, P., Squelard, G., Di Notte, D., Fontaine, O., Paquay, L., De Lepeleire, J., Buntinx, F., Ylieff, M.
Added September 2014
The Physical and Psychosocial Environment’s Influence on Patients’ and Staff’s Perceptions of Person-Centered Care in Forensic Psychiatry
2016
Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Alexiou, E., Degl'Innocenti, A., Kullgren, A., Falk, H., Wijk, H.
Added September 2018
Relaxation music decreases the dose of patient-controlled sedation during colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial
2002
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 55
Pages 33-36
Author(s): Lee, D.W.H, Chan, K, Poon, C, Ko, C, Chan, K, Sin, K, Chan, A.C.W
Colonoscopy is an unpleasant and stressful procedure which often requires a high doseage of sedatives for the patients. Additionally patient noncompliance with recommendations for colonoscopy procedures can become a challenge in surveilance programs for screening cancer. This study explores the effectiveness of a non-pharmocological intervention, like relaxation music, on patient-controlled sedation.
Added October 2012
Outcomes of environmental appraisal of different hospital waiting areas
2003
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 35
Pages 842-869
Author(s): Leather, P., Beale, D., Santos, A., Watts, J., Lee, L.
Hospitals can be unfamliar environments and can create negative feelings and stress. The physical environmentcan be a source of stress or haved an effect on coping resources. Past research identifies disparities and hierarchical differences between the way environmental needs and desires are prioritized for clinical and medical staff; inpatients; outpatients; and visitors. Few studies evaluate ambulatory care environments.
Added October 2012
A comparative study of the effects of environment on preoperative anxiety and pain levels and postoperative outcomes in an outpatient population
2007
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 11-B
Volume 67
Pages 6298
Author(s): Harbin, M.L.
Added October 2012
A human factors engineering paradigm for patient safety: designing to support the performance of the healthcare professional
2006
Quality and Safety in Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 59-65
Author(s): Karsh, Holden, Alper, Or
Added October 2012