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Perspectives of Families and Healthcare Staff on the Design of Inpatient Hospital Rooms in Saudi Arabia Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Mohammed Fakhry Fouad Hussein, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar
Aim: This study aims to explore the relationship between the perspectives of both family members and healthcare staff regarding the design of hospital inpatient rooms. It investigates the impact of family presence on the healing environment and examines the influence of specific design elements within inpatient rooms on the extent of family presence. Background: The positive impact of family presence
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Blue Space: Extracting the Sensory Characteristics of Waterscapes as a Potential Tool for Anxiety Mitigation Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Connie Y. Lin, Mardelle McCuskey Shepley, Anthony Ong
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is a physiological stress response to the visual and auditory characteristics of waterscapes. Background: Biophilic research suggests that the presence of water can reduce stress, reduce blood pressure, and increase circulation. However, water has largely been omitted from healthcare design due to concerns of cost, maintenance, waterborne
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Harmony in Nature: Exploring the Multisensory Impact of Classical Gardens on Individuals’ Well-Being Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Li Yinan, Guo Li, Mohamed Elsadek, Yao Manqing, Ahmad Hassan, Yun Jiayan, Ding Juan, Zang Chuanyu, Zhang Deshun
Objectives: Chinese classical gardens, designated as a vital world cultural heritage, embody a lasting legacy transcending generation. Despite the cultural importance of these gardens, a notable research gap exists in deciphering the nuanced emotional and physiological responses triggered by individual elements within classical garden landscapes. Our research question aims to uncover the specific emotional
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No Place to Go: The Relationship Between Care Partner Inclusion Practices and the Hospital Environment Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Catherine Still, Sydney Hoel, Andrea Strayer, Nicole E. Werner, Beth Fields
ObjectiveThe objective of this was to explore how the physical environment in a hospital contributes to care partner inclusion practices.BackgroundDespite their vital efforts in caring for people living with dementia (PLWD), care partners of PLWD often report feeling not included in their loved ones’ hospitalizations. This phenomenon goes against research, policy initiatives, and hospital design frameworks
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Circadian Stimulus in Swedish Radiographers’ Light Environment Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Camilla Krahmer Anes Viseu, Madeleine Selvander
Background: Timely light exposure is a vital aspect to achieve better sleep and well-being. As there are risks with a disturbed circadian rhythm and benefits with light settings that stimulate the rhythm, the circadian effective light, circadian stimulus (CS), for radiographers was examined. Aim: The aim of the study was to compare radiographers’ light environment on the workstations, at a university
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Emergency Department Environmental Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Xiaobo Quan, Joshua Adam Gentges, Brandon James Koenigsknecht, Shawn Michael Schaefer, Boyd D. Burns, Soujanya Venkata Malla, Tyler Ray Duncan
Objective: This study aimed to document and empirically evaluate the physical environment strategies used by emergency departments (EDs) to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic; and to develop recommendations for managing future crises. Background: Emergency departments made significant environmental modifications in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic but these modifications and the
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The Study on the Chinese Environmental Audit Tool (C-EAT) for Long-Term Care Facilities Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Fei Lian, Yanan Huang, Richard Fleming
Objective: The aim of this study was to translate the Australian Environmental Assessment Tool (EAT) into Chinese and identify culturally specific characteristics in the Chinese context for adaptation. Background: In the context of dementia-specific care, the design of the environment is considered an influential factor in supporting and maintaining skills. However, despite the increasing number of
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Is There an Environment in Virtual Care? (2397) Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Ellen Taylor
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Exploring Visual Features of Ecological Design in Private Housing: Search for Visual Principles Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Zhirong Geng
Background: Changing consumer attitudes toward the natural environment are reflected in an increase in demand for environmental design of private houses, which requires the definition of some general principles of such design, particularly graphic design. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to highlight and determine the fundamental features of the visual component of the ecological design of private
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HERD Editorial for 17.4—Teaching and Fostering Design Empathy Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Naomi A. Sachs
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An Important Resolution for Design and Health Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 D. Kirk Hamilton
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Supporting Aging-in-Place: Drivers and Desired Outcomes of a Healing Environment for Older Adults in Block Spaces of High-Density Cities Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Lingchao Meng, Kuo-Hsun Wen, Nannan Xi, Tao Zheng
Aim: The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive multidimensional framework by identifying the key drivers and components associated with the health of older people in healing environments, and to apply this framework in high-density city block spaces, creating opportunities for aging in place. Background: Effective theoretical and practical research frameworks are necessary to determine
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Exploring Campus Configuration and Patient Arrival Behaviors at Large Hospitals: An Integrated Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Protocol Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Hui Cai, Zahra Daneshvar, Kirsten Miller, Monalipa Dash, Shan Jiang
BackgroundThis study addresses the challenges in hospital navigation, particularly focusing on the sequence of arrival experiences through foot traffic or driving within a medical campus. While previous research has emphasized wayfinding in interiors, this study recognizes the importance of transition from outdoor to indoor spaces in the hospital arrival zone.ObjectivesTwofold research efforts include:
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Exploring Environmental Considerations for Terminally Ill Pediatric Patients in Palliative Care Inpatient Units: A Narrative Review. Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Sara Nourmusavi Nasab,Rebecca McLaughlan,Chris L Smith
Background: The end-of-life experience is significantly influenced by the surrounding environment, emphasizing the importance of exploring built environmental factors in palliative care, especially for pediatric patients. As the majority of end-of-life individuals are elderly or adults, most studies have focused on the environment for this demographic. However, it is essential to recognize that children
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Design Considerations for Virtual Reality Intervention for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Ye Ji Yi, Negar Heidari Matin, Darin Brannan, Michael Johnson, Anna Nguyen
ObjectivesThis systematic review aims to explore virtual reality (VR) applications for rehabilitation purposes among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), identify their effects on rehabilitation outcomes, explore themes to consider in VR intervention design, and provide guidance for designers and researchers in creating therapeutic environments using VR technology.BackgroundVR
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Workspace Layout for Resilient Performance using Social Network Analysis: A Case Study Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Flavio Sanson Fogliatto, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Jose Miguel Dora, Leandro Miletto Tonetto
Purpose: To present the social network analysis-based approach used to create a new workspace layout for three hospital services as part of a campus expansion at a large tertiary care public hospital. Objective: To analyze the relationships among service members across four healthcare resilience abilities (monitor, anticipate, respond, and learn) and utilize network metrics to indicate the suitability
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Exploring the Facilitators of the Gerotranscendence Theory: Correlations among Sustainable Behaviors, Biophilic Design, and Nature Connectedness Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Yasemin Afacan
Aim: This study aims to shift views away from negative perceptions towards aging by exploring the following research question: How are the multiple levels of the gerotranscendence theory influenced by the sustainable behavior and attitude toward the biophilic design of older adults? Background: Improving perceptions of aging is vital for positively impacting both the biological and societal aspects
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Establishing a Contextualized Intervention Program for Noise Reduction in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Semra Köse, Raheleh Sabetsarvestani, Emine Geçkil, Fatma Tokan Ozkilicaslan, Fatih Karaarslan, Esra Erturk Tosun, Huseyin Altunhan
Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of a contextualized intervention program on the level of noises in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Konya, Turkey. Background: For the healthy development of preterm infants, NICUs should have noise levels within safe limits. Methods: A single-center, before-and-after study design was employed. Participants included one head nurse, four physicians
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Book Review: Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind's Health by Farrow, Tye Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 A. Ray Pentecost
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Can Operating Room Design Make Orthopedic Surgeries Shorter, Safer, and More Efficient?: A Quasi-Experimental Study Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Xiaobo Quan
Objectives:The study aimed to fill the knowledge gap about how operating room (OR) design could reduce orthopedic surgery duration and contribute to surgical care safety and efficiency.Background:Long surgery duration may lead to delays and cancellations of surgeries, deteriorated patient experiences, postoperative complications, and waste of healthcare resources. The OR physical environment may contribute
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A Systematic Review of Research Gaps in the Built Environment of Inpatient Healthcare Settings Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Marie Elf, Ruby Lipson-Smith, Maya Kylén, Juan Pablo Saa, Jodi Sturge, Elke Miedema, Susanna Nordin, Julie Bernhardt, Anna Anåker
Objective:This study utilized the evidence-gap map method and critically examined the scope, methodologies, and focus of the studies that investigated the influence of the built environment on inpatient healthcare settings over a decade (2010–2021).Methods:We conducted a systematic review per the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines and surveyed 406 articles
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Inpatient Corridor Visibility and Care Team Communication Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Julie Zook, Rachel Culpeper, Jennifer Worley, Chase Miller
Objective:This article aims to investigate the impact of fine-grained differences in unit layout on care staff corridor communication.Background:Corridor design can be undertaken with greater emphasis on space and cost efficiency or with greater emphasis on affording quality knowledge workspace. Building on prior research on care team communication and inpatient unit design, this study aims to gain
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Feasibility of a Hospital-Based Kitchen Garden Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Chloe Carroll, Sally McCray, Jennifer Utter
Aim:To explore the chef’s experience with a newly implemented indoor hospital-based kitchen garden designed to supplement herbs ordered for patient meals and improve staff engagement.Background:Hospital-based therapeutic and kitchen gardens have emerged as effective health-promoting tools in hospital healthcare environments. They promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being for patients, visitors
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Outcome Measures: A Fresh Value Proposition for Design Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 D. Kirk Hamilton
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Nature-Based Design in Stroke Rehabilitation Environments: A Scoping Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Belinda Seale, Aaron Davis, Justin Lawson, Louisa Smith, Joanne Watson, Claire Henderson-Wilson
Objective:To identify, examine, and map the characteristics of knowledge of nature-based design in stroke rehabilitation facilities, examine how research in this field has been conducted and identify gaps in knowledge.Background:Many stroke survivors have wide ranging impacts, resulting in long hospital stays to undertake rehabilitation. The physical environment can influence brain recovery; however
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A Structured Literature Review on the Research and Design of Rehabilitation Environments Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Samira Pasha, Mardelle McCuskey Shepley
Aim:This literature review is conducted to identify knowledge gaps and shape a framework for the development of guidelines and future research on programming and design of rehabilitation environments.Background:Patients suffering from trauma, stroke, neurological or cardiopulmonary conditions, or recovering from surgery or cancer treatment require rehabilitation services. A comprehensive rehabilitation
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The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Older Adults’ Engagement: A Narrative Literature Review Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Monica Gripko, Anjali Joseph
Objective:This literature review aimed to summarize the existing knowledge surrounding the role of the built environment in supporting older adults’ physical and social engagement and identify opportunities for future research and design that facilitates older adults’ engagement at multiple environmental scales: from interior spaces to neighborhoods.Background:Physical environments can support or impede
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Working From Within: The Rural Community Participatory Design Framework Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Elizabeth A. Johnson, Tracy L. Hellem
Objective:This article describes the development of the rural community-based participatory design framework to guide healthcare design teams in their integration of rural community and clinical voice during the planning, design, and construction of a healthcare facility.Background:Rural communities are facing an alarming rate of healthcare facility closures, provider shortages, and dwindling resources
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Book review: Nature, design, and health: Explorations of a landscape architect Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-08 Howard Frumkin
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Tusler Prize for Published Research Accepting Submissions Health Environ. Res. Des. J. (IF 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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 1.7) 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