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Book review: Nature, design, and health: Explorations of a landscape architect Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-05-08 Howard Frumkin
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Tusler Prize for Published Research Accepting Submissions Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-05-08
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Utilizing Agent-Based Modeling for Optimization of Wayfinding in Hospital: A Case Study Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Gisou Salkhi Khasraghi, Ali Nejat
Objectives:This research aims to propose a novel methodology for analyzing and optimizing wayfinding in complex environments by examining their spatial configurations.Background:Wayfinding difficulties often lead to disorientation and hinder users’ ability to locate destinations. Although architectural design can aid in simplifying user access, existing approaches lack a specific focus on wayfinding
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Breathing Uneasily: Employees’ Stories of Coping With Poor Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Dawn Marie Loraas
Objectives:This phenomenological study aimed to elucidate the lived experiences of employees suffering from poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in their university workplace. It addresses gaps in understanding IAQ’s personal impacts from occupants’ perspectives.Background:Prior research on sick building syndrome and indoor air pollution utilized quantitative methods to assess physical health outcomes. However
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Toward Restorative Hospital Environment: Nature and Art in Finnish Hospitals Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Miia Heikkilä, Ira Verma, Suvi Nenonen
This study explores the integration of nature and art in recent hospital construction projects in Finland, focusing on public hospitals. Interviews with 15 stakeholders, including hospital executives, workers, designers, artists, and architects, reveal the value placed on nature and nature-themed art in hospital settings. The research question presented was: How nature and art are incorporated in Finnish
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Preliminary Development of Items for a Nurses’ Physical Environmental Stress Scale Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Dagmar Rittenbacher, Sheila J. Bosch, Shabboo Valipoor, Lesa Lorusso
Research Purpose:This study aimed to develop a preliminary Nurses’ Physical Environmental Stress Scale (NPESS) that explores the relationships between the physical environment in the intensive care unit (ICU) and work-related stress among ICU nurses.Background:Working within the healthcare field is stressful and comes with a high level of responsibility for nurses, especially ICU nurses. The ICU work
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Toward Healthy Underground Spaces: A Review of Underground Environmental Design Factors and Their Impacts on Users' Physiological and Psychological Health Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Daehwa Baek, Jeongyeop Baek, Jaechang Noh, Yeinn Oh, Lisa Lim
Objective:This study aims to review and synthesize what design factors are associated with the physiological and psychological health of occupants in underground spaces.Background:The development of underground spaces offers options to global challenges, such as traffic congestion, urban overcrowding, the revitalization of dormant underground areas, disaster mitigation, and adaptation to extreme environments
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What Should a Breastfeeding Place in Public Spaces Be Like? A Qualitative Study on Women’s Experiences Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Havva Yeşildere Sağlam, Feyza Aktaş Reyhan, Elif Dağlı
Background:Mothers need a place in public spaces where they can comfortably breastfeed and care for their babies. The availability and design features of these places are critical for meeting mothers’ safety and comfort needs while they are breastfeeding.Aim:This study was conducted to examine mothers’ experiences with breastfeeding places in public spaces.Methods:This study, which was planned as a
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Benchmarking Relevance for Hospital Design and Planning: An International Web-Based Survey Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Hannah-Kathrin Silja Viergutz, Laura Cambra-Rufino, Michael Apple, Abigail Heithoff, Goran Lindahl, Stefano Capolongo, Andrea Brambilla
Objective:The study aims to investigate what design practitioners and healthcare facility managers deem as important benchmarking metrics worldwide, investigating country differences in benchmarking usage and which metrics are prioritized.Background:Benchmarking is a regular practice in the healthcare sector, both for clinical and managerial aspects to compare, measure, and improve standardized processes
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The Impact of Design Factors on User Behavior in a Virtual Hospital Room to Explore Fall Prevention Strategies Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Nooshin Seddighi, Ying-Ching Chen, Andrew S. Merryweather, K. Bo Foreman, Alan Kuntz, Edoardo Battaglia, Haohan Zhang, Ellen Taylor, Bob Wong, Peter C. Fino
Objectives:Falls in hospitals pose a significant safety risk, leading to injuries, prolonged hospitalization, and lasting complications. This study explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology in healthcare facility design to mitigate fall risk.Background:Few studies have investigated the impact of hospital room layouts on falls due to the high cost of building physical prototypes. This
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Healing Architecture in Birthing Rooms: A Scoping Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Anya Eidhammer, Julie Glavind, Conni Skrubbeltrang, Dorte Melgaard
Aim:The purpose of this scoping review is to map the knowledge about the multisensory birthing room regarding the birth experience and birth outcomes.Background:The concept of multisensory birthing rooms is relatively novel, making it relevant to explore its impact.Methods:Five databases were searched. The search was limited to articles in English, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. There were no time
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Innovate and Validate: Design-Led Simulation Optimization to Test Centralized Registration Feasibility in a Multispecialty Clinic Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Maryam Hosseini, Alice M. Gittler, Michael Hoak, Jonathan Cogswell, Mohammad T. Khasawneh
Objective:This study utilizes a design-led simulation-optimization process (DLSO) to refine a hybrid registration model for a free-standing outpatient clinic. The goal is to assess the viability of employing DLSO for innovation support and highlight key factors influencing resource requirements.Background:Manual registration in healthcare causes delays, impacting patient services and resource allocation
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Optimizing Nurse Workflow Efficiency: An Examination of Nurse Walking Behavior and Space Accessibility in Medical Surgical Units Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Zahra Zamani, Theresa Joy, Jennifer Worley
Objective:This study aimed to investigate the effect of spatial adjacencies on nurses’ walking patterns and the subsequent impact on staff satisfaction with perceived accessibility and adjacency-related issues.Background:Recognizing the crucial importance of spatial adjacencies in healthcare facilities is essential, as they significantly affect staff morale, fatigue management, operational efficiency
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Sizing Up General Practice Environments for Big-Bodied Patients: An Environmental Assessment of Three Facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Sonya Morgan, Sheharazade Mihlar, Emily Wood, Eileen McKinlay, Helen Gibbs, George Parker, Lesley Gray
Objectives:This research describes the physical environments of and equipment in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) general practices in relation to available standards for big-bodied people (BBP) seeking healthcare.Background:The prevalence of BBP both in NZ and globally has increased over the last 30 years and is expected to increase further. As the first and most utilized point of contact for patients in
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Mitigating Intensive Care Unit Noise: Design-Led Modeling Solutions, Calculated Acoustic Outcomes, and Cost Implications Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Emil E. Jonescu, Benjamin Farrel, Chamil Erik Ramanayaka, Christopher White, Giuseppe Costanzo, Lori Delaney, Rebecca Hahn, Janet Ferrier, Edward Litton
Objectives, Purpose, or Aim:The study aimed to decrease noise levels in the ICU, anticipated to have adverse effects on both patients and staff, by implementing enhancements in acoustic design.Background:Recognizing ICU noise as a significant disruptor of sleep and a potential hindrance to patient recovery, this study was conducted at a 40-bed ICU in Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia.Methods:A
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How Does the Breastfeeding Environment Affect Satisfaction? A Scale Development Study Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Feyza Aktaş Reyhan, Havva Yeşildere Sağlam, Fatma Deniz Sayiner
Background:Women need a safe and comfortable environment to breastfeed their babies. The quality of breastfeeding environments in social areas is important for women’s breastfeeding satisfaction.Aim:The aim of this study was to develop a measurement tool for the evaluation of breastfeeding environments and to examine the impact of the quality of breastfeeding environments in social areas on breastfeeding
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Close the Loop: Business Cases and Economic Evaluations Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Ellen Taylor
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Enriched Environments in Stroke Units: Defining Characteristics and Limitations Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Anna Anåker, Maja Kevdzija, Marie Elf
Background:Individuals with stroke rehabilitated in an enriched environment (EE) compared to a non-EE are more likely to participate in cognitive and social activities, promoting their rehabilitation and well-being. There is a need for a more comprehensive understanding of methods to implement EEs within complex health systems, particularly in stroke units.Objective:The aim of this systematic review
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Hospital Environment and Medical Sociology: User-Centered Environmental Sociology Model Based on a Systematic Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Faezeh Ghaffari
Purpose:This study investigates the relationship between environmental quality and medical sociology in hospitals and suggests a conceptual framework for understanding their interrelation.Background:Despite the importance of environmental properties in the sociological approach to users’ health and the role of medical sociology research in the design of hospital environments, few studies have been
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Balancing Form-Giving and Planning in Design for Health Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 D. Kirk Hamilton
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Applying Human Factors and Systems Simulation Methods to Inform a Multimillion-Dollar Healthcare Decision Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Mirette Dubé, Jessica Martel, Jason Kumagai, Michael Suddes, Janice Cullen, Jason Laberge
Purpose:This article describes a case study of a collaborative human factors (HF) and systems-focused simulation (SFS) project to evaluate potential patient and staff safety risks associated with a multimillion-dollar design and construction decision.Background:The combined integration of HF and SFS methods in healthcare related to testing and informing the design of new environments and processes
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Improving the Mental Health of Surgical Teams Through Operating Room Design Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yeinn Oh, Simon Gill, Daehwa Baek, Alexandra Watral, Bridget Pulos, Bettina Thompson, Suzanne Young, Jean M Guyer, Jessica McCoy, Meshach Phillips, Kenneth Potts, Lindsey Evenson, Lisa Lim, Renaldo Blocker
Objective:In this study, we aim to develop and propose an evaluation method for analyzing the design of operating rooms (ORs) from the perspective of surgical teams’ reported experiences and stress levels.Background:Stress and burnout of surgical team members can lead to diminished performance and medical errors, which endangers the safety of both the patients and team members. The design and layout
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Infection Prevention and the Protective Effects of Unidirectional Displacement Flow Ventilation in the Turbulent Spaces of the Operating Room Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Mareike Ziegler, Hans-Martin Seipp, Thomas Steffens, Dirk Walter, Karin Büttner-Janz, Daniel Rodger, Jennifer Herzog-Niescery
Background:Unidirectional displacement flow (UDF) ventilation systems in operating rooms are characterized by a uniformity of velocity ≥80% and protect patients and operating room personnel against exposure to hazardous substances. However, the air below the surgical lights and in the surrounding zone is turbulent, which impairs the ventilation system’s effect.Aim:We first used the recovery time (RT)
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Does a Transition to Single-Occupancy Patient Rooms Affect the Incidence and Outcome of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests? Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Ralph Pruijsten, Gerrie Prins-van Gilst, Chantal Schuiling, Monique van Dijk, Marc Schluep
Background:It is proposed that patients in single-occupancy patient rooms (SPRs) carry a risk of less surveillance by nursing and medical staff and that resuscitation teams need longer to arrive in case of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Higher incidences of IHCA and worse outcomes after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be the result.Objectives:Our study examines whether there is a difference
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The Role of the Built Environment as a Therapeutic Intervention in Mental Health Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Laura Rodríguez-Labajos, Joanne Kinloch, Susan Grant, Geraldine O’Brien
Objectives:This systematic literature review synthesizes and assesses empirical research concerning the use of the built environment as a therapeutic intervention in adult mental health inpatient facilities. The review explores the impact of facility design on patient outcomes.Background:There is a growing recognition that the built environment in mental health facilities must strike a balance between
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Influence of the Physical Environment on Maternal Care for Culturally Diverse Women: A Narrative Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Devi A. Soman, Anjali Joseph, Arelis Moore
Objectives:This narrative literature review aims to develop a framework that can be used to understand, study, and design maternal care environments that support the needs of women from diverse racial and ethnic groups.Background:Childbirth and the beginning of life hold particular significance across many cultures. People’s cultural orientation and experiences influence their preferences within healthcare
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Context and the Perceived Soundscape: A Grounded Theory Approach Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Cemre Orhan, Semiha Yilmazer
Background:Studies address excessive sound levels and their adverse effects on infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). However, objective measurements represent merely one aspect of the acoustic environment, and investigations into staff’s perceptions of the acoustic environment remain scarce in the NICU context. A holistic approach, soundscape, is needed to explore the acoustic environment
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Pioneering the Use of Tracker Data to Evaluate Lean-Led Hospital Design Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Hannelore Schouten, Stefan Heusinkveld, Jos Benders
Objective:This study aims to examine how we can effectively and affordably evaluate the impact of design concepts such as Lean-Led Hospital Design (LLHD) on the allocation of nurses’ time spent at different locations. Particularly in patient rooms, as this can be seen as value-adding time.Background:LLHD aims to create a hospital environment that supports value creation for patients and reduces waste
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Moderating Effects of Individual Traits on the Association Between Nature and Patient Wait Experiences Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Jisun Lee, So-Yeon Yoon
Objectives:We empirically investigated to what extent plants in the emergency department (ED) waiting areas influence patient wait experiences (i.e., anxiety, perceived service quality, and perception of wait time) depending on individual differences in cognitive thinking styles and one’s bonds with the natural world.Background:Positive effects of nature on patient experiences in healthcare environments
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Reimagine the ICU: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on How Environments (Can) Promote Patient Well-Being Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Chan Mi Kim, Esther M. van der Heide, Thomas J. L. van Rompay, Geke D. S. Ludden
Objective:This study aims (1) to understand the needs and challenges of the current intensive care unit (ICU) environments in supporting patient well-being from the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and (2) to explore the new potential of ICU environments enabled by technology.Background:Evidence-based design has yielded how the design of environments can advocate for patient well-being
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The Influence of Exposure to Nature on Inpatient Hospital Stays: A Scoping Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Keegan Guidolin, Flora Jung, Sarah Hunter, Han Yan, Marina Englesakis, Stephen Verderber, Sami Chadi, Fayez Quereshy
Aim:To summarize the existing literature surrounding the influence of natural elements on course in hospital and to introduce clinicians to the concept of biophilic design and the potential for incorporation of nature into the hospital environment as a component of a therapeutic hospitalization.Background:For decades, architects and designers have espoused the benefits of incorporating natural elements
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Are We Speaking the Same Language? Terminology Consistency in EBD Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Tahere Golgolnia, Maja Kevdzija, Gesine Marquardt
Objective:The aim of this study is to analyze the consistency, variability, and potential standardization of terminology used to describe architectural variables (AVs) and health outcomes in evidence-based design (EBD) studies.Background:In EBD research, consistent terminology is crucial for studying the effects of AVs on health outcomes. However, there is a possibility that diverse terms have been
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Adapting to Change: A Systematic Literature Review of Environmental Flexibility in Emergency Departments Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Saman Jamshidi, Seyedehnastaran Hashemi, Shabboo Valipoor
Purpose:This study aimed to offer a comprehensive analysis of distinct design strategies identified, evaluated, or discussed in the existing literature that promote environmental flexibility in the context of emergency departments (EDs).Background:EDs are subject to constant changes caused by several factors, including seasonal disease trends, the emergence of new technologies, and surges resulting
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Toward a Future Orientation: A Supportive Mental Health Facility Environment Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Anne Hagerup, Helle Wijk, Göran Lindahl, Sepideh Olausson
Background:The provision of supportive environments is essential in clinical and environmental psychology. Mental health disorders are a major issue, and the experience of being at a mental health facility is affected by numerous factors related to the building’s design.Aim:The aim of this study is to explore the expectations of a mental health facility planning group regarding the potential impact
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Rethinking the Healthcare Facilities: The Role of the Buffer Space Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Marco Gola, Alexander Achille Johnson, Daniele Ignazio La Milia, Chiara Cadeddu, Francesco Bardini, Barbara Bianconi, Raffaella Bisceglia, Marcello Di Pumpo, Cristina Genovese, Albino Grieco, Giuseppe Piras, Rocco Guerra, Gianfranco Damiani, Carlo Favaretti, Maria Teresa Montagna, Stefano Capolongo, Walter Ricciardi
Objectives:A working group conducted a survey on the use of the principle of buffer space (BS), which in case of emergencies, could benefit healthcare settings. The aim of the preliminary investigation is to define new research lines in hospitals’ functional design.Background:The global experience of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted challenges faced by hospitals when responding promptly to emergencies
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Design of Pediatric Outpatient Procedure Environments: A Pilot Study to Understand the Perceptions of Patients and Their Parents Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Swati Goel, Sahar Mihandoust, Anjali Joseph, Jonathan Markowitz, Alec Gonzales, Matthew Browning
Objective:To understand parent and child perception of spaces experienced during outpatient procedures and to measure their anxiety in these spaces.Background:Same-day procedures are becoming prevalent among children in the United States. While studies conducted in different types of healthcare settings show that the physical environment influences healthcare experiences of patients, there is a lack
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Correlation Between Neighborhood Built Environment and Leisure Walking Time Around a Riverside Park. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Youngeun Gong,Eun Jung Kim
OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate whether the distance to a riverside park and the neighborhood built environment are related to individuals' leisure walking time by examining the case of the Geumho riverside park in Daegu, South Korea. BACKGROUND Walking, being an inexpensive means of transportation with numerous health benefits, is influenced by the conditions of neighborhood built environments
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An Auditory Sonic Sleep Treatment for Individuals Living With Dementia in a Memory Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Addie Abushousheh,Ellen Taylor,Michael J Brondino
BACKGROUND The absence of a cure for dementia, combined with the increased longevity of the baby boom generation, is resulting in a dramatic increase in the number of people living with dementia. Aging-related changes coupled with dementia-related behavioral symptoms pose unique challenges for those living with dementia as well as those who provide care. There is evidence that improved sleep can improve
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Reimagining America's Rural Health: Challenges and Opportunities. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Debajyoti Pati,Pariya Sheykhmaleki,Daphne A U Chilaka
OBJECTIVES The objective of this inquiry was to identify (a) rural health challenges in the United States, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and (b) to identify opportunities within the disruptions caused by the pandemic. BACKGROUND Rural healthcare challenges in the United States are not the same as those faced in urban and suburban communities. Nor are rural hospitals a miniature
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Virtual Nursing: A New Care Delivery Model. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Debbie D Gregory
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My (Brief) Foray Into AI (Artificial Intelligence). Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Ellen Taylor
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Balancing Universal Constants With Regional and Cultural Expectations. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 D Kirk Hamilton
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Investigating the Conceptual Model of Child-Nature Interaction in Architectural Spaces Using Grounded Theory. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Sara Soleimani,Salahedin Molanaei,Babak Khorshidi,Chakameh Nedaei,Hessam Ghamari
OBJECTIVES To explore factors affecting the quality of child-nature interaction (CNI) based on the views and desires of children themselves and to offer solutions and strategies to provide this kind of spaces. BACKGROUND CNI is one of the most important needs of children which causes very profound effects on the psyche of children from different aspects. Space and context that have the ability and
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A Systematic Approach to Evidence-Based Design for Measurable Health and Wellness Outcomes: Curating and Translating Evidence to Practice. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Debra Harris,Erich Baker,Jan Svacina,LesLee Funderburk
OBJECTIVES Evaluating evidence from peer-review literature for use in evidence-based design is often challenging for the design disciplines, requiring access to the peer-reviewed literature, expertise in evaluating methods and findings, and translating the results into actionable design and operational recommendations. PURPOSE The purpose of this methods paper is to elucidate the process for systematic
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Designing Worthy Waiting Spaces: A Cross-Cultural Study of Waiting Room Features and Their Impact on Women's Affective States. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Amy Huber,Rachel Bailey
OBJECTIVE This study examines the impact of ambulatory waiting room characteristics on patients' emotional states and investigates whether these states are universally experienced or influenced by social and cultural factors among women aged 18-35 from the three largest demographic groups in the United States: Black, Hispanic/Latina, and White. BACKGROUND Patients typically spend more time waiting
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A Choice-Based Design Approach to Influence Beneficial Use of a Green Space by Family Caregivers at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Sanat Phatak,Avani Parikh,Shashank Saraf,Jyoti Mehta,Laila Garda,Shirin Wadia
OBJECTIVES, PURPOSES, AND AIMS Principles of behavioral economics are now being used across fields in changing human behavior toward perceived benefit. We studied the effectiveness of simple, cost-effective design cues based on these principles, in encouraging use of a neglected outdoor space in a hospital. BACKGROUND Benefits of access to nature and green spaces are established in healthcare; however
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An Evaluation of Toxic Properties of Woody Landscape Plants Used in Hospital Garden Design. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Nilufer Seyidoglu Akdeniz,Murat Zencirkiran
OBJECTIVES In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the landscape plants used in the design of hospital gardens in terms of toxicity. BACKGROUND Although plants have positive effects on humans, some plants can be toxic due to the compounds found in their bodies. The toxicity of plants is an issue that needs to be addressed in design, and it is important to investigate the toxic properties of plants
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Perspectives on Assessing the Flexibility of Hospitals for Crisis Mode Operations: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Netherlands. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Liesbeth van Heel,Manuela Pretelt,Milee Herweijer,Clarine van Oel
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic placed healthcare design at the heart of the crisis. Hospitals faced challenges such as rapidly increasing their intensive care unit capacity, enabling physical distancing measures, quickly converting to telehealth and telework practices, and above all, keeping patients and staff safe. Improving flexibility in hospital facility design and adaptability of hospital operations
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Streets and Stress: A Pilot Study on How Quality and Design of Streets Impacts on Urban Stress. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Fereshteh Sadeghpoor,Ehsan Ranjbar,Maryam Esmaeilinasab,Mir Hojjat Seyed Valiloo,Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen
OBJECTIVES To identify how quality and design of streets impacts urban stress. BACKGROUND Few studies have comprehensively addressed environmental factors affecting stress in urban public spaces. However, a remarkable portion of our everyday life is spent in public spaces, particularly streets. METHOD This study seeks to evaluate the effect of three types of streets as major public spaces on stress
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Hand Hygiene Messaging Design in the Workplace: Views From the Workforce-Introduction. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Catherine Stones,Wenbo Ai,Sophie Rutter,Andrew Madden
AIMS The study aimed to (1) discover workers' attitudes toward the use of novel video screens to improve hand sanitization in the workplace and (2) discover what workers' preferences are for hand hygiene (HH) messaging style and tone and reasons for their preferences. BACKGROUND Practicing good HH in non-medical office settings is vital to curb the spread of a range of common and infectious diseases
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Identifying Built Environment Risk Factors to Provider Workflow and Patient Safety Using Simulation-Based Evaluation of a Pediatric ICU Room. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Sahar Mihandoust,Anjali Joseph,Nora Colman
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify latent conditions in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) by analyzing characteristics of flow disruptions (FD) during a simulation of a three-phased scenario. BACKGROUND The built environment of healthcare facilities contributes to FD that can lead to clinical errors and patient harm. In the facility design process, there is an opportunity to identify built
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Home Triad: A New Exploration of Home for People Living With Dementia Based on Lefebvre's Spatial Triad. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Wenjin Wang,Bryce Dubois,Zhipeng Lu
OBJECTIVES This article examines a novel theoretical framework, which we term Home Triad, for research and practice involving people living with dementia (PLWD). BACKGROUND Most of the existing home-related research on PLWD focuses on interior modifications, home care interventions and models, place attachment, and/or institutional homelike environments. However, limited studies have examined the meaning
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Caring for Caregivers: Access to Nature for Healthcare Staff. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Naomi A Sachs
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Biophilic Design and Its Effectiveness in Creating Emotional Well-Being, Green Satisfaction, and Workplace Attachment Among Healthcare Professionals: The Hospice Context. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Elena-Nicoleta Untaru,Heesup Han,Andreea David,Xiaoting Chi
OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the biophilic design attributes within a hospice care center from the healthcare professionals' perspective by utilizing a qualitative research and investigated the effect of hospice professionals' attitudes toward the uncovered green features on the prediction of their workplace attachment through a quantitative research. BACKGROUND In hospice establishments
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Designing for Health and Well-Being: Lessons From Across the World. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Debbie D Gregory
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Could Spatial Awareness Affect Situation Awareness: A Conceptual Examination. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Hamed Yekita,Debajyoti Pati,D Kirk Hamilton
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between situation awareness (SA) and the physical environment in patient rooms through building a conceptual model. BACKGROUND Nurses work in very complicated and dynamic environments where having high levels of SA could be critical for their performance. Studies have also shown that nurses' awareness of the physical environment and
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Challenges to Long-Accepted Beliefs Encourage Us to Think in New Ways. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 D Kirk Hamilton
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Capturing the Work of Patients' Family Members in the Medical Intensive Care Unit Using Naturalistic Observations. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Elizabeth Lerner Papautsky,Ummesalmah Abdulbaseer
BACKGROUND The contributions of cognitive and behavioral work of patients' family members in intensive care units remain largely unrecognized. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to develop a framework of outwardly observable family work, with specific focus on describing the physical space. METHODS We conducted approximately 50 hrs of naturalistic observations of family activities on a medical
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Anesthesia Workspaces for Safe Medication Practices: Design Guidelines. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Soheyla MohammadiGorji,Anjali Joseph,Sahar Mihandoust,Seyedmohammad Ahmadshahi,David Allison,Ken Catchpole,David Neyens,James H Abernathy
BACKGROUND Studies show that workspace for the anesthesia providers is prone to interruptions and distractions. Anesthesia providers experience difficulties while performing critical medication tasks such as medication preparation and administration due to poor ergonomics and configurations of workspace, equipment clutter, and limited space which ultimately may impact patient safety, length of surgery
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Internal but Not External Building Design Associated With More Occupational Physical Activity. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 2.408) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Jacob Gallagher,Lucas J Carr
BACKGROUND Few studies have explored the impact of internal building design features on physical activity. The purpose of this study is to determine building design features associate with physical activity and sedentary behaviors. METHODS Full-time workers (n = 114) wore an ActivPal monitor for 4 work days to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Participants completed a 25-item survey