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The Knowledge Repository is a complete, user-friendly database of healthcare design research references that continues to grow with the latest peer-reviewed publications. Start with our Knowledge Repository for all of your searches for articles and research citations on healthcare design topics. Access full texts through the source link, read key point summaries, or watch slidecasts. Expand your search and find project briefs, interviews, and other relevant resources by visiting our Insights & Solutions page.

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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

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

Flexibility: Beyond the Buzzword—Practical Findings from a Systematic Literature Beview

Author(s): Carthey, J., Chow, V., Jung, Y. M., Mills, S.
While many healthcare facilities claim to have incorporated flexibility and adaptability into their new design, few have documented the outcomes of such claims. In reality, many healthcare facilities are outdated before they are built and fully occupied. These facilities then require extensive renovation and replacement during their life cycle to respond to changing demands of demographics, technology, and care delivery models.
Key Point Summary
Added September 2014

Healthcare Leadership White Paper Series - A Review of the Research Literature on Evidence-Based Healthcare Design

Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Zhu, X, DuBose, J., Seo, H.-B., Choi, Y.-S., Quan, X., Joseph, A.
Added September 2014

The effectiveness of bright light exposure in shift-worker nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Author(s): Aemmi, S. Z., Mohammadi, E., Heidarian-Miri, H., Fereidooni-Moghadam, M., Boostani, H., Zarea, K.
Added August 2020

Microbiology of the Built Environment (MoBE) for architects, a review of applied spatial metrics for application in healthy building design

Author(s): Nice, J.
Added March 2021

The Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Quan, X., Joseph, A., Choudhary, R.
Added December 2022

Sound Control for Improved Outcomes in Healthcare Settings

Author(s): Joseph, A., Ulrich, R. S.
Added December 2022

The Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity (Abstracts Table Supplement)

Author(s): Ulrich, R. S., Zimring, C., Quan, X., Joseph, A., Choudhary, R.
Added December 2022

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