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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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Comparing the Effectiveness of Four Different Design Media in Communicating Desired Performance Outcomes With Clinical End Users

Author(s): Wingler, D., Machry, H., Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., Allison, D.
Added September 2018

Isolation and antibiotic susceptibility test of bacteria from healthcare workers and hospital environment

Author(s): Ahmed, H. A., Alkali, I. Y
Added September 2018

Indoor environmental quality performance and occupants’ satisfaction [IEQPOS] as assessment criteria for green healthcare building rating

Author(s): Nimlyat, P. S.
Added September 2018

Hospital architecture quality-exploratory observation on three continents

Author(s): Fronczek-Munter, A., Prugsiganont, S.
Added September 2018

Influence of Color in a Lactation Room on Users’ Affective Impressions and Preferences

Author(s): López-Tarruella, J., Llinares Millán, C., Serra Lluch, J., Iñarra Abad, S., Wijk, H.
Added September 2018

Are noise reduction interventions effective in adult ward settings? A systematic review and meta analysis

Author(s): Garside, J., Stephenson, J., Curtis, H., Morrell, M., Dearnley, C., Astin, F.
Added September 2018

A New Approach for a Practical Assessment of Antimicrobial Surfaces Based on a Stamp Assay to Quantify Transfer Routes of Pathogens

Author(s): Gerhardts, A., Höfer, D.
Added September 2018

Pilot study to measure wheelchair users’ space requirements in the bathroom

Author(s): Morales, E., Gamache, S., Routhier, F., Rousseau, J., Doyle, O.
In healthcare facilities around the world, many construction codes pertaining to building accessibility standards for patients using mobility devices (such as wheelchairs) have remained unchanged despite the introduction of newer mobility devices and changing patient demographics.
Key Point Summary
Added September 2018

Effectiveness of ultraviolet disinfection in reducing hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus on a bone marrow transplant unit

Author(s): Brite, J., McMillen, T., Robilotti, E., Sun, J., Chow, H. Y., Stell, F., Seo, S. K., McKenna, D., Eagan, J., Montecalvo, M., Chen, D., Sepkowitz, K., Kamboj, M.
Added September 2018

The ADL taxonomy for persons with mental disorders – adaptation and evaluation

Author(s): Holmqvist, K. L., Holmefur, M.
Added September 2018

Patient and family description of receiving care in acuity adaptable care model

Author(s): Kitchens, J. L., Fulton, J. S., Maze, L.
Added September 2018

Airborne particle dispersion to an operating room environment during sliding and hinged door opening

Author(s): Sadrizadeh, S., Pantelic, J., Sherman, M., Clark, J., Abouali, O.
Added September 2018

An observational study of door motion in operating rooms

Author(s): Mousavi, E. S., Jafarifiroozabadi, R., Bayramzadeh, S., Joseph, A., San, D.
Added September 2018

Studying complexity in health services research: Desperately seeking an overdue paradigm shift

Author(s): Greenhalgh, T., Papoutsi, C.
Added September 2018

Prevention and management of occupational violence and aggression in healthcare: A scoping review

Author(s): Morphet, J., Griffiths, D., Beattie, J., Velasquez Reyes, D., Innes, K.
Added September 2018

Design of hospital healing gardens linked to pre- or post-occupancy research findings

Author(s): Paraskevopoulou, A. T., Kamperi, E.
Added September 2018

Adverse events occurring on mental health units

Author(s): Mills, P. D., Watts, B. V., Shiner, B., Hemphill, R. R.
Added September 2018

What makes a nursing home homely? A Scottish based study, using Q methodology of the perceptions of staff, residents and significant others

Author(s): Fleming, A., Kydd, A.
Added August 2018

Cognitive Ergonomics in Architecture: Creativity and Ambience in Children’s Healthcare Spaces

Author(s): Ferrer, N., Villarouco, V.
Added August 2018

Sink-Related Outbreaks and Mitigation Strategies in Healthcare Facilities

Author(s): Parkes, L. O., Hota, S. S.
Hand hygiene activities, such as simple handwashing procedures within designated sinks, have been regarded as an effective way to prevent infections for over a century. As hospitals increase in size and are expected to provide treatment to increasingly large patient populations in the future, hand hygiene protocols and sink designs should be continually assessed so that rates of infection remain as minimal as possible.
Key Point Summary
Added August 2018