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The Center for Health Design - Research in a Snap

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023

In this edition . . .

You will find over 50 new Knowledge Repository entries from September and October with links to summaries/abstracts. Download the current edition.

Hot Topic: Acoustics – In this edition of the Snap, you can find the latest research on healthcare design related to user experience including perceived quality of care and supportive design elements. Four new studies focus specifically on how sound can impact the patient experience.

Other topic areas in the Snap include:

  • Experience
  • Safety
  • Care Across the Lifespan
  • Building Systems & Technology
  • Design & Evaluation
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Key Point Summary

Experiences of Sensory Overload and Communication Barriers by Autistic Adults in Health Care Settings


A 2022 study by Strömberg and colleagues identifies problematic patterns of sensory and communication experiences for autistic adults. Findings suggest that unpredictable environmental stressors and inability to exercise control over the immediate environment can impede communication between autistic participants and caregivers. Design recommendations to support this vulnerable population are included.

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