Designing hospitals through the lens of universal design. An evaluation tool to enhance inclusive healthcare facilities
2022
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Book Section
Author(s): Garofolo, I., Bencini, G., Arenghi, A., Mosca, E. I., White, J., Steinfeld, E., Capolongo, S.
Added September 2022
Patient Outcomes and Lessons Learned From Treating Patients With Severe COVID-19 at a Long-term Acute Care Hospital: Single-Center Retrospective Study
2022-02-10
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages e31502
Author(s): Grevelding, Pete, Hrdlicka, Henry Charles, Holland, Steve, Cullen, Lorraine, Meyer, Amanda, Connors, Catherine, Cooper, Darielle, Greco, Allison
Added August 2022
Energy analysis and forecast of a major modern hospital
2022
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 12
Pages 1116
Author(s): Liu, A., Ma, Y., Miller, W., Xia, B., Zedan, S., Bonney, B.
Globally, roughly 4.4% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions come from the health sector. In some countries, the public health sector may regularly be the leading energy user and emitter. There is diverging evidence to suggest whether regional climate patterns or building occupancy have a greater impact on energy use within healthcare facilities.
Added August 2022
Shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related injury prevention in older adults and staff in hospitals and care homes: the SAFEST systematic review
2022
Health Technology Assessment
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 25
Pages 1-228
Author(s): Drahota, A., Felix, L. M., Raftery, J., Keenan, B., Lachance, C. C., Mackey, D. C., Markham, C., Laing, A. C., Farrell-Savage, K., Okunribido, O.
Added July 2022
Improving parents’ experience in the pediatric emergency waiting room: Researching the most optimal design for an information tool
2022
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Book Section
Author(s): Otero, P., Scott, P., Martin, S. Z., Huesing, E., Marcilly, R., van Heerde, M., Schiro, J., Dusseljee-Peute, L.
Added June 2022
The small house model to support older adults in long-term care
2022
Canadian Journal of Health Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 2
Pages 1-22
Author(s): Longstaff, W., Filkowski, J., Severn, M.
Added February 2022
Designing palliative care facilities to better support patient and family care: A staff perspective
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 149–162
Author(s): McLaughlan, R., Richards, K., Lipson-Smith, R., Collins, A., Philip, J.
There are several factors that make palliative care unique, including longer lengths of stay, the number of visitors, and considerations around end-of-life care. Staff perceive that privacy, a homelike environment, and safety are important for their ability to provide comfort and support to both patients and families.
Added February 2022
Insufficient melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance in nursing home dementia units across seasons and gaze directions
2022
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 54
Pages 163–177
Author(s): Kolberg, E., Pallesen, S., Hjetland, G. J., Nordhus, I. H., Thun, E., Flo-Groeneboom, E.
Added March 2021
An experiment of double dynamic lighting in an office responding to sky and daylight: Perceived effects on comfort, atmosphere and work engagement
2022
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 355-374
Author(s): Hansen, E. K., Bjørner, T., Xylakis, E., Pajuste, M.
Previous research has found that indoor lighting can directly impact staff satisfaction and engagement within the workplace. New technologies allow for “double dynamic” lighting installations that can integrate with natural daylight; however, most studies have examined the effects of other dynamic installations through the use of preset lighting settings.
Added March 2021