Identification of Tools and Techniques to Enhance Interdisciplinary Collaboration During Design and Construction Projects
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 28-38
Author(s): Keys, Y., Silverman, S. R., Evans, J.
The design and construction of healthcare environments requires a collaboration of professionals from a variety of backgrounds to produce the best possible results. However, it is not uncommon when these collaborations generate frustrations and miscommunications among the different professionals involved.
Added May 2017
Evidence-Based Design Features Improve Sleep Quality Among Psychiatric Inpatients
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 52-63
Author(s): Pyrke, R. J. L., McKinnon, M. C., McNeely, H. E., Ahern, C., Langstaff, K. L., Bieling, P. J.
There are many factors present within psychiatric care facilities that can contribute to disrupted patient sleep patterns. Since poor sleep is widely associated with adverse health outcomes, it is important for designers to understand how the physical environments within mental health facilities can contribute to patient sleep patterns.
Added May 2017
Seasonal Differences in Light Exposure and the Associations With Health and Well-Being in Older Adults Living: An Exploratory Study
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 64-79
Author(s): Nioi, A., Roe, J., Gow, A., McNair, D., Aspinall, P.
Exposure to appropriate levels of bright light directly affects human circadian rhythms. The circadian rhythm plays a key role in overall human well-being. Previous research suggests that elderly patients within residential care homes are often exposed to low levels of light, which can result in circadian misalignment and irregularities in sleep/wake cycles.
Added May 2017
Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Centralized and Decentralized Nursing Station Models on the Efficiency of Care
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 80-84
Author(s): Fay, L., Carll-White, A., Schadler, A., Isaacs, K., Real, K.
As healthcare facilities continue to implement evidence-based designs and increase in overall size, there is a lack of research examining how these changes affect the efficiency of patient care processes. Along with the physical growth of modern healthcare environments, advances in medical technology have increased the amount of multitasking required of nurses and other healthcare workers.
Added May 2017
A Value Analysis of Lean Processes in Target Value Design and Integrated Project Delivery: Stakeholder Perception
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 10
Pages 99-115
Author(s): Nanda, U., Rybkowski, Z. K., Pati, S., Nejati, A.
Added April 2017
Pre-post evaluation of effects of a Titanium Dioxide coating on environmental contamination of an Intensive Care Unit: the TITANIC study
2017
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 99
Pages 256–262
Author(s): de Jong, B., Meeder, A. M., Koekkoek, K. W.A.C., Schouten, M. A., Westers, P., van Zanten, A. R.H.
Added April 2017
Patient room lighting influences on sleep, appraisal and mood in hospitalized people
2017
Journal of Sleep Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 236-246
Author(s): Giménez, M. C., Geerdinck, L. M., Versteylen, M., Leffers, P., Meekes, G. J. B. M., Herremans, H., de Ruyter, B., Bikker, J. W., Kuijpers, P. M. J. C., Schlangen, L. J. M.
Hospitalized patients often struggle with sleeping soundly due to various factors that arise within the hospital environment, such as noise, pain, general discomfort, and irregular and inappropriate light exposure. Because sleep is such an integral part of the healing process, healthcare designers should consider different ways to improve hospital sleep conditions.
Added April 2017
Daylighting simulation for the configuration of external sun-breakers on south oriented windows of hospital patient rooms under a clear desert sky
2017
Solar Energy
Journal Article
Author(s): Wagdy, A., Sherif, A., Sabry, H., Arafa, R., Mashaly, I.
Added April 2017
Evidence-based design and research-informed design: What’s the difference? Conceptual definitions and comparative analysis
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 143-156
Author(s): Peavey, E., Vander Wyst, K.B.
Added April 2017
Meeting Patient Expectations During Hospitalization: A Grounded Theoretical Analysis of Patient-Centered Room Elements
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 95-110
Author(s): Patterson, E. S., Sanders, E. B.-N., Sommerich, C. M., Lavender, S. A., Li, J., Evans, K. D.
A 2016 study found that tens of millions of patients within the U.S. were hospitalized for an average of 4.8 days, while a separate study found that roughly 65.7 million people (or roughly 29% of the adult population) within the U.S. are considered caregivers for children or other adults. Other previous studies indicate that rooms that are specially designed to support patients and caregivers can reduce patient and caregiver stress and ultimately improve the overall healing processes.
Added March 2017
Comparison of survivability of Staphylococcus aureus and spores of Aspergillus niger on commonly used floor materials
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 45
Pages 717-722
Author(s): Gupta, M., Bisesi, M., Lee, J.
Added March 2017
Impact of water heater temperature setting and water use frequency on the building plumbing microbiome
2017
The ISME Journal
Journal Article
Volume 11
Pages 1318–1330
Author(s): Ji, P., Rhoads, W. J., Edwards, M. A., Pruden, A.
Added March 2017
Are hospital floors an underappreciated reservoir for transmission of health care-associated pathogens?
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 45
Pages 336-338
Author(s): Deshpande, A., Cadnum, J. L., Fertelli, D., Sitzlar, B., Thota, P., Mana, T. S., Jencson, A., Alhmidi, H., Koganti, S., Donskey, C. J.
Added March 2017
The impact of patient room design on airborne hospital-acquired infections
2017
Architectural Research Addressing Societal Challenges
Book Section
Author(s): Copeland, A., Sharag-Eldin, A.
Added March 2017
A Sensthetic Approach to Designing for Health
2017
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 42
Pages 7-12
Author(s): Nanda, U.
Added March 2017
Effect of laminar airflow ventilation on surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2017
The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 17
Pages 553-561
Author(s): Bischoff, P., Kubilay, N. Z., Allegranzi, B., Egger, M., Gastmeier, P.
Added February 2017
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of instruments for assessing the quality of the physical environment in healthcare
2017
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 73
Pages 2796-2816
Author(s): Elf, M., Nordin, S., Wijk, H., McKee, K. J.
This review of published instruments was conducted to identify valid and usable tools that can evaluate the design of the healthcare environment.
Added February 2017
Neglected spaces: UK general practice surgery waiting rooms
2017
BJGP Open
Journal Article
Author(s): Clapton, G., Reid, L.
Added February 2017
A survey of healthcare facility location
2017
Computers & Operations Research
Journal Article
Author(s): Ahmadi-Javid, A., Seyedi, P., Syam, S. S.
Added February 2017
The Influence of Nature Stimulus in Enhancing the Birth Experience
2017
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 10
Pages 81-100
Author(s): Aburas, R., Pati, D., Casanova, R., Adams, N. G.
Added February 2017
