Feasibility of a virtual reality intervention in the intensive care unit
2021
Heart & Lung
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 50
Pages 748-753
Author(s): Jawed, Y. T., Golovyan, D., Lopez, D., Khan, S. H., Wang, S., Freund, C., Imran, S., Hameed, U. B., Smith, J. P., Kok, L., Khan, B. A.
Added July 2021
Live music in hospital oncology settings: Environmental, interpersonal, and personal outcomes for staff, patients, and carers
2023
Arts & Health
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 15
Pages 1-17
Author(s): Apps, K., Sunderland, N.
Added July 2021
Automated compliance checking in healthcare building design
2021
Automation in Construction
Journal Article
Author(s): Soliman-Junior, J., Tzortzopoulos, P., Baldauf, J. P., Pedo, B., Kagioglou, M., Formoso, C. T., Humphreys, J. S.
Added July 2021
Ultraviolet C lamps for disinfection of surfaces potentially contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 in critical hospital settings: examples of their use and some practical advice
2021
BMC Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Author(s): Lualdi, M., Cavalleri, A., Bianco, A., Biasin, M., Cavatorta, C., Clerici, M., Galli, P., Pareschi, G., Pignoli, E.
Added July 2021
On the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and relationship with indoor conditions at a hospital
2021
Atmospheric Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Baboli, Z., Neisi, N., Babaei, A.A., Ahmadi, M., Sorooshian, A., Birgani, Y.T., Goudarzi, G.
Added July 2021
Influences of physical layout and space on patient safety and communication in ambulatory oncology practices: A multisite, mixed method investigation
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 270-286
Author(s): Fauer, A., Wright, N., Lafferty, M., Harrod, M., Manojlovich, M., Friese, C. R.
Data from 2016 to 2020 indicate that the market for ambulatory oncology services is expanding, presenting a need for a deeper understanding of how the physical space of these environments influences clinician work processes and patient safety.
Added July 2021
Listener sonic needs in operating theatres
Author(s): Luck, Z., Kraal, J., Ozcan, E.
Added July 2021
The effect of door opening on air-mixing in a positively pressurized room: implications for operating room air management during the COVID outbreak
2021
Journal of Building Engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Bhattacharya, A., Ghahramani, A., Mousavi, E.
Added July 2021
Experimental study on the control effect of different ventilation systems on fine particles in a simulated hospital ward
2021
Sustainable Cities and Society
Journal Article
Author(s): Kong, X., Guo, C., Lin, Z., Duan, S., He, J., Ren, Y., Ren, J.
Added July 2021
Co-creating visual representations of safe spaces with mental health service users using photovoice and zoom
2021
Methods in Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Dare, J., Seiver, H., Andrew, L., Coall, D. A., Karthigesu, S., Sim, M., Boxall, K.
Added July 2021
Emergency architecture. Modular construction of healthcare facilities as a response to pandemic outbreak
2021
E3S Web of Conferences
Journal Article
Author(s): Smolova, M., Smolova, D., Vdovin, E.
Added July 2021
Assessment of older adults’ acceptance of IEQ in nursing homes using both subjective and objective methods
2021
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Zhan, H., Yu, J., Yu, R.
Added July 2021
Environmental design strategies to decrease the risk of nosocomial infection in medical buildings using a hybrid MCDM Model
2021
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Volume 2021
Pages e5534607
Author(s): Xiong, L., Sheng, G., Fan, Z.-M., Yang, H., Hwang, F.-J., Zhu, B.-W.
Added July 2021
Enriched gardens improve cognition and independence of nursing home residents with dementia: a pilot controlled trial
2021
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 116
Author(s): Bourdon, E., Belmin, J.
Added July 2021
Efficiency and teamwork in emergency departments: Perception of staff on design interventions
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 310-323
Author(s): Ahmadpour, S., Bayramzadeh, S., Aghaei, P.
The authors build on previous research regarding emergency department (ED) layout and teamwork. When clinicians can move efficiently in a space that allows for collaboration, both staff and patients benefit.
Added July 2021
Comfort equals nurturing: Young people talk about mental health ward design
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 258-269
Author(s): Hutton, A., Wilson, R., Foureur, M.
Literature demonstrates that patient care outcomes and satisfaction can be significantly influenced by the healthcare environment. This research focuses on the design of mental health wards for adolescent patients and highlights understanding and implementing the viewpoints of adolescent patients in the design of mental health spaces.
Added July 2021
Identification of the main sources of noise in the NICU of hospital in Iran and offering noise control methods
2021
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 15
Pages 1117-1119
Author(s): Shariatzadeh, H., Abazari, M., Feiz-Arefi, M., Amani, S., Moazez, N., Babaei-Pouya, A.
Added July 2021
Renovating healthcare facility maintenance planning: A case study from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 416-428
Author(s): Spear, B., Kinart, A. C., Beauvais, B., Kim, F. S.
Added July 2021
Building characteristics associated with self-reported dry eyes and headaches of outpatient workers in hospital buildings
2022
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 31
Pages 682-695
Author(s): Eijkelenboom, A. M., Ortiz, M., Bluyssen, P. M.
Previous studies have examined how specific building characteristics contribute to instances of dry eyes and headaches among office workers; however, this has yet to be explored within healthcare environments. The results of this study found that room types, indoor air quality, and visual quality all influenced rates of dry eyes and headaches in healthcare workers.
Added July 2021
Biophilic design strategies in long-term residential care environments for persons with Dementia
2021
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 36
Pages 227-255
Author(s): Peters, T., Verderber, S.
Added July 2021