Assessing preparedness of labor and delivery personnel in transferring to a new unit
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 293-300
Author(s): Simmons, C., Allison, C., Kee, J., Ballas, D.
Added November 2021
Building back smarter—part two: Practical considerations for the commissioning and delivery of modular facilities
2021
British Journal of Healthcare Management
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 27
Pages 272-281
Author(s): Clough, I.
Added November 2021
Operating room nurses’ experiences of limited access to daylight in the workplace – a qualitative interview study
2021
BMC Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 227
Author(s): Golvani, J., Roos, L., Henricson, M.
Artificial light can result in headaches, fatigue, and decreased eyesight. Lack of natural daylight can cause vitamin D deficiency, sleep difficulty, and mood and memory changes, including depression. Surgical nurses spend long hours in windowless environments, under artificial lights, with few opportunities to go outside during work.
Added November 2021
The continuous learning cycle: A multi-phase post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of decentralized nursing unit design
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 134-148
Author(s): Cai, H., Spreckelmeyer, K.
Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is viewed as a valuable component of the healthcare design process and can be used in the evidence-based research process to make design decisions. Research is limited that documents findings of POEs to make informed decisions for future projects.
Added November 2021
Investigating the Feasibility of Multisensory Environments to Improve the Assisted Bathing Experience for Veterans with Dementia: A Clinical Trial
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 180-195
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Bosch, S., Park, N.-K., Shorr, R., Conroy, M., Ahrentzen, S., Freytes, M.
While multisensory environments (MSE) are generally regarded as therapeutic for people with dementia, this study was undertaken to understand the behavioral effects of MSE stimulus during bathing for veterans with dementia. Following the evaluation of MSE use in a bathing room representative of most found in long-term care settings, the study authors concluded that the exhibition of increased positive behaviors and decreased negative behaviors supports a functional relationship between improved bathing responses and multisensory interventions.
Added November 2021
Hospital responses to COVID-19: Evidence from case studies to support future healthcare design research
2022
Facilities
Journal Article
Issue 1/2
Volume 40
Pages 131-145
Author(s): Setola, N., Naldi, E., Arnetoli, M. V., Marzi, L., Bologna, R.
Added November 2021
Do plexiglass barriers reduce the risk for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)?
2023
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 44
Pages 1010-1013
Author(s): Cadnum, J. L., Jencson, A. L., Donskey, C. J.
Added November 2021
Uncovering social issues through photovoice: A comprehensive methodology
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 29-35
Author(s): Kile, M.
Added November 2021
Antimicrobial coatings for environmental surfaces in hospitals: a potential new pillar for prevention strategies in hygiene
2022
Critical Reviews in Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 531-564
Author(s): Bäumler, W., Eckl, D., Holzmann, T., Schneider-Brachert, W.
Added October 2021
Design and in-vitro testing of a portable patient isolation chamber for bedside aerosol containment and filtration
2022
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Mousavi, E. S., Mohammadi Nafchi, A., DesJardins, J. D., LeMatty, A. S., Falconer, R. J., Ashley, N. D., Roth, B. S., Moschella, P.
Added October 2021
Hospital salutogenic public spaces: A conceptual framework of effective perceptional environment quality components on patients' satisfaction
2021
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 41
Pages 965-987
Author(s): Ghaffari, F., Shabak, M., Norouzi, N., Nayyeri Fallah, S.
Added October 2021
Influences of physical environmental cues on people with Dementia: A scoping review
2022
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 41
Pages 1209-1221
Author(s): Wang, W., Lu, Z.
Added October 2021
Impact of a pulsed xenon disinfection system on hospital onset Clostridioides difficile infections in 48 hospitals over a 5-year period
2021
BMC Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Simmons, S., Wier, G., Pedraza, A., Stibich, M.
Added October 2021
The HDR CARE Scale, Inpatient Version: A validated survey instrument to measure environmental affordance for nursing tasks in inpatient healthcare settings
2021
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Author(s): Rich, R. K., Jimenez, F. E., Bohacek, C., Moore, A., Heithoff, A. J., Conley, D. M., Brittin, J.
Added October 2021
Evaluating the impact of a multisensory environment on target behaviors of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 163-179
Author(s): Kim, M.-K., Park, N.-K.
Added October 2021
Hospital outdoor spaces: User experience and implications for design
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 256–267
Author(s): Tseung, V., Verweel, L., Harvey, M., Pauley, T., Walker, J.
The impact of outdoor views and spaces on patient and staff outcomes has been studied, but using outdoor areas for therapy programming in post-acute and rehabilitation care requires further research.
Added October 2021
Developing assistive bedside furniture for early postoperative mobilization in a healthcare setting with an attentive empathetic design approach
2022
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 15
Pages 331–346
Author(s): Sukkasi, S., Tunnukit, P., Lerspalungsanti, S.
Added October 2021
Assessment of working conditions in medical facilities due to noise
2021
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 27
Pages 1199–1206
Author(s): Pleban, D., Radosz, J., Kryst, L., Surgiewicz, J.
Added October 2021
Management of the COVID-19-infected psychiatric inpatients: Unique infection prevention considerations and evolving strategies
2021
Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 165–174
Author(s): Albert, H., Heipel, D., Thakre, T. P., Hess, O., Cooper, K., Pryor, R., Smallacombe, M., Moore, C., Godbout, E., Findling, R., Bearman, G.
Added October 2021
Experiences of sensory overload and communication barriers by autistic adults in health care settings
2022
Autism in Adulthood
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 66-75
Author(s): Strömberg, M., Liman, L., Bang, P., Igelström, K.
Autistic adults have an elevated risk for health problems that can be further exacerbated by stressful and inefficient healthcare experiences. The goal of this study was to identify problematic patterns of sensory and communication experiences for autistic adults. Intense, unpredictable, and uncontrollable environments present barriers to communication and contribute to overstimulation.
Added October 2021