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Impact of the Design of Neonatal Intensive Care Units on Neonates, Staff, and Families: A Systematic Literature Review

Author(s): Shahheidari, M., Homer, C.
The authors indicate that the design of NICUs incorporating single family rooms as evidence indicates this room type contributes to the better development of babies, facilitates increased parental involvement in care, controls infection, and reduces noise and length of stay.
Key Point Summary
Added July 2015

A review of design recommendations for outdoor areas at healthcare facilities

Author(s): Shukor, S. F. A, Stigsdotter, U. K., Nilsson, K.
The authors allude to the growing body of scientific literature that indicates the positive contribution of natural environments to human health. The stress caused by staying in a healthcare facility can be allayed by supportive outdoor natural environments.
Key Point Summary
Added March 2015

Linking Programming, Design and Post Occupancy Evaluation: A Primary Care Clinic Case Study

Author(s): Battisto, D., Franqui, D.
Added December 2014

Two Case Studies in Human Factors in Healthcare: The Nurse and Older Patient

Author(s): Pak, R., Fink, N., Price, M., Battisto, D., Martina, Z.
Added December 2014

Acoustic design approach for hospitals

Author(s): Clarke, S.
Added November 2014

An exploratory study into the factors that influence patients' perceptions of cleanliness in an acute NHS trust hospital

Author(s): Whitehead, H., May, D., Agahi, H.
Added September 2014

The Eden Alternative: Findings after 1 year of implementation

Author(s): Coleman, M. T., Looney, S., O'Brien, J., Ziegler, C., Pastorino, C. A., Turner, C.
Added September 2014

The Effectiveness of Interventions Aimed at Reducing Anxiety in Health Care Waiting Spaces: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Nonrandomized Trials

Author(s): Biddiss, E., Knibbe, T. J., McPherson, A.
Added October 2015

Built environment and elderly population health: a comprehensive literature review

Author(s): Garin, N., Olaya, B., Miret, M, Ayuso-Mateos, J. L., Power, M., Bucciarelli, P., Haro, J. M.
Added August 2016

County Health Rankings Key Findings 2014

Author(s): University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
Added August 2016

Mental Health Units in Acute-Care Facilities

Author(s): Mackey, S., Bornstein, S.
Added June 2017

The Importance of Low Frequency Masking on Auditory Perception

Author(s): Kalafata, S., Waye, K. P.
Added September 2017

Noise in neonatal intensive care units: a short review

Author(s): Carvalhais, C., Silva, M. V., Silva, J., Xavier, A., Santos, J.
Added July 2018

Is greenery associated with mental health among residents of aged care facilities? A systematic search and narrative review.

Author(s): Carver, A., Lorenzon, A., Veitch, J., Macleod, A., Sugiyama, T.
Added September 2018

Evidence Based Hospital Design. A Literature Review of the Recent Publications about the EBD Impact of Built Environment on Hospital Occupants’ and Organizational Outcomes

Author(s): Brambilla, A., Rebecchi, A., Capolongo, S.
Added February 2019

Design Research and Behavioral Health Facilities

Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Pasha, S.
In the interest of determining the state of knowledge on the relationship between behavioral health and the physical environment, the authors explored the literature on research, guidelines, and funding related to this topic.
Key Point Summary
Added November 2014

The therapeutic design of environments for people with dementia: A review of the empirical research

Author(s): Day, K., Carreon, D., Stump, C.
Added September 2014

Environmental performance measurement in hospitals: A bibliometric review of literature (1987–2017)

Author(s): Blass, A. P., Gouvea da Costa, S. E., Pinheiro de Lima, E., Tortato, U., Borges, L. A., Leal Filho, W., Tortato, U., Frankenberger, F.
Added October 2019

Green healthcare system: Main features in supporting sustainability of healthcare system — A review

Author(s): Fadda, J., Sayigh, A.
Added December 2019

The role of acoustics in architectural design of medical centers: A review

Author(s): Salehi, R., Kariminia, S., Salehi, M.
Added February 2020