Study protocol for a randomised trial evaluating the effect of a “birth environment room” versus a standard labour room on birth outcomes and the birth experience
2019
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
Journal Article
Author(s): Lorentzen, I., Andersen, C. S., Jensen, H. S., Fogsgaard, A., Foureur, M., Lauszus, F. F., Nohr, E. A.
Added October 2020
Ward layout, communication and care quality
Author(s): Pachilova, R., Sailer, K.
Added December 2019
Medication error trends and effects of person-related, environment-related and communication-related factors on medication errors in a paediatric hospital
2019
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 55
Pages 320-326
Author(s): Manias, E., Cranswick, N., Newall, F., Rosenfeld, E., Weiner, C., Williams, A., Wong, I. C. K., Borrott, N., Lai, J., Kinney, S.
Previous studies have found that children receiving care in pediatric facilities can face a high risk of medication errors due to a combination of person-related, communication-related, or environment-related factors. This study further examines how environment-related factors specifically influence medication errors.
Added November 2019
Do bedside whiteboards enhance communication in hospitals? An exploratory multimethod study of patient and nurse perspectives
2019
BMJ Quality & Safety
Journal Article
Author(s): Goyal, A., Glanzman, H., Quinn, M., Tur, K., Singh, S., Winter, S., Snyder, A., Chopra, V.
Added November 2019
Influence of environmental design on team interactions across three family medicine clinics: Perceptions of communication, efficiency, and privacy
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 159-173
Author(s): Karp, Z., Kamnetz, S., Wietfeldt, N., Sinsky, C., Molfenter, T., Pandhi, N.
Added April 2019
The effect of a non-talking rule on the sound level and perception of patients in an outpatient infusion center
2019
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 1-15
Author(s): Zijlstra, E., Hagedoorn, M., Krijnen, W. P., van der Schans, C. P., Mobach, M. P.
The World Health Organization has recommended that noise in patient care areas be limited to support healing. The authors of this study explore the effect of a behavioral intervention aimed at reducing conversational noise in the context of an outpatient infusion center and its result on patient perceptions.
Added March 2019
Design suggestions for greater teamwork, communication and security in hospital emergency departments
2019
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 28
Pages 1126–1139
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Hamilton, D. K., Shepley, M., Pati, D., Rodiek, S.
Added March 2019
The influence of visibility on staff face-to-face communication and efficiency in emergency departments
2019
Facilities
Journal Article
Issue 5/6
Volume 37
Pages 352-363
Author(s): Gharaveis, A., Shepley, M. M., Hamilton, K., Pati, D., Rodiek, S.
Added March 2019
Exploring the Effects of Clinical Exam Room Design on Communication, Technology Interaction, and Satisfaction
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 12
Pages 99-115
Author(s): Zamani, Z., Harper, E. C.
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in exam rooms is common, but research assessing the impact of EHRs on the exam experience is mixed. Limited research for healthcare design suggests exam room layouts can influence patient-provider interactions through improved information sharing.
Added February 2019
A regional survey on residents’ preferences on patient-centered medical home design in rural areas
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 187-205
Author(s): Cai, H., Spreckelmeyer, K., Mendenhall, A., Li, D., Holmes, C., Levy, M.
The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a delivery model for primary care that is characterized by the recognition of unique patient needs while providing accessible services, a focus on safety and quality, comprehensive care, and coordinated care.
Added December 2018
The social logic of nursing communication and team processes in centralized and decentralized work spaces
2019
Health Communication
Journal Article
Issue 14
Volume 34
Pages 1751-1763
Author(s): Real, K., Santiago, J., Fay, L., Isaacs, K., Carll-White, A.
Added November 2018
