Therapeutic hospital gardens: Literature review and working definition
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 260-295
Author(s): Nieberler-Walker, K., Desha, C., Bosman, C., Roiko, A., Caldera, S.
Added August 2023
Dynamic Lighting and Natural Ventilation in Patient Rooms at New Psychiatry Bispebjerg
Author(s): Volf, C., Martiny, K., Petersen, P. M., Corell, D. D., Dam-Hansen, C.
Added August 2023
Inspired to Garden: A Qualitative Study of Participants’ Experiences in an Academic Medical Center Garden
2023
Cureus
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 15
Pages e41695
Author(s): Moore, H., Boisvert, K., Bryan, M., Hoare, L., Gates, M., Garnett, B., Kennedy, A. G., Latreille, M.
Added August 2023
Hospital Crowdedness Evaluation and in-Hospital Resource Allocation Based on Image Recognition Technology
2023
Scientific Reports (Nature Publisher Group)
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 13
Pages 299
Author(s): Deng, L., Cheng, F., Gao, X., Yu, W., Shi, J., Zhou, L., Zhang, L., Li, M., Wang, Z., Zhang, Y.-D., Lv, Y.
Added August 2023
Particulate Matter Concentration in Healthcare Facilities: The Influence of Natural Ventilation
2023
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 1203
Pages 012015
Author(s): Savanti, F., Wicaksono, D.
Added July 2023
‘Designing a wellbeing garden’ a systematic review of design recommendations
2023
Design for Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 7
Pages 180-201
Author(s): Harries, B., Chalmin-Pui, L. S., Gatersleben, B., Griffiths, A., Ratcliffe, E.
Added July 2023
Bringing nature into hospital architecture: Machine learning-based EEG analysis of the biophilia effect in virtual reality
2023
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Journal Article
Author(s): Jung, D., Kim, D. I., Kim, N.
Added May 2023
From stressful to mindful: Reactions to a proposed emergency department design for enhancing mindfulness and stress reduction among healthcare clinical staff
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 82-102
Author(s): Valipoor, S., Bosch, S. J., Chiu, L. Y. T.
Research demonstrates that clinician burnout is a significant issue, especially in high-stress areas like emergency departments (EDs). Intentionally designed environmental features may serve to promote clinician well-being and mollify work-related stress.
Added May 2023
Designing well-being: A qualitative investigation of young patients’ perspectives on the material hospital environment
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 168-181
Author(s): Payam, S., Hossaini, J., Zaschka, K., Friedmann, A., Mall, V.
Healthcare design research often includes user perspectives, but typically focuses on adult input. Young patients can provide useful insights into the remodel of pediatric facilities to better meet their unique needs. Environments tailored to a variety of developmental stages and physical abilities are more welcoming and engaging for young patients.
Added May 2023
Designing healing environments: A literature review on the benefits of healing gardens for children in healthcare facilities and the urgent need for policy implementation
2023
Land
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 12
Pages 971
Author(s): Din, S. K.-J., Russo, A., Liversedge, J.
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of nature in healthcare environments. Healing gardens have been of particular interest in healthcare design, but research on these settings tends to focus on outcomes for older adults. Healing gardens may support positive outcomes for children as well, including physical, mental, and emotional health.
Added May 2023
The impact of physical environments on outpatient mental health recovery: A design-oriented qualitative study of patient perspectives
2023
PLOS ONE
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 18
Pages e0283962
Author(s): Sui, T. Y., McDermott, S., Harris, B., Hsin, h.
Patient-centered (or human-centered) design approaches have helped designers to better understand patient needs and expectations during mental health treatment. Previous studies show evidence that the physical environment has an impact on the human experience, and the importance of environments that support feelings all humans strive for, including normalcy, safety, control, and belonging.
Added May 2023
“An Ambition to Make People Feel at Home” or “The Emperor’s New Clothes”? Professional stakeholder views of wellness centres in cancer care
2019
European Journal of Cancer Care
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 28
Pages 1-6
Author(s): Ugalde, A., Haynes, K., White, V., Russell, L., Livingston, P. M.
Added April 2023
Promoting mental health recovery by design: Physical, procedural, and relational security in the context of the mental health built environment
2023
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 147-161
Author(s): Wilson, R. L., Hutton, A., Foureur, M.
Research shows that effective inpatient mental health care should include environments that are safe, purposeful, and stabilizing. Environments that foster physical security, support therapeutic interactions between users and systems, and promote procedural security can benefit patients, family members, and staff.
Added April 2023
On the restorative break: Understanding the role of break room design on nurse engagement and satisfaction
2023
Workplace Health & Safety
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 71
Pages 329-336
Author(s): Lorusso, L., Ossmann, M., Orozco, T., Lawson, L.
Research demonstrates that breaks are important in mitigating the physical, cognitive, and emotional demands of nursing work. It is important that nursing unit break areas are not only accessible but also restorative.
Added April 2023
Coping and caregiving: Leveraging environmental design to moderate stress among healthcare workers in the emergency department setting
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 261-277
Author(s): Bosch, S. J., Valipoor, S., Alakshendra, A., De Portu, G., Mohammadigorji, S., Rittenbacher, D., Black, K., Calienes, E.
Research demonstrates that healthcare work is demanding and emergency departments (EDs) are known to be particularly stressful. There is a lack of information about relationships between the built environment and the behaviors clinicians use to cope with work-related stress.
Added February 2023
Therapeutic architecture. Assessment tools and design strategies for healing gardens implementation
2023
Therapeutic Landscape Design: Methods, Design Strategies and New Scientific Approaches
Book Section
Author(s): Rebecchi, A., Brambilla, A., Botta, M., Casino, A., Basta, S., Capolongo, S., Capolongo, S., Botta, M., Rebecchi, A.
Added February 2023
Aesthetics and dementia: exploring the role of everyday aesthetics in dementia care settings
2022
Design for Health
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 91-113
Author(s): Fleetwood-Smith, R., Tischler, V., Robson, D.
Research shows that dementia, an umbrella term for diseases that affect the brain, is characterized as a condition that causes problems with memory, cognition, and function with activities of daily living. In the United Kingdom, approximately 70% of the population identifying with a form of dementia are residing in a care home environment.
Added January 2023
The impact of daylight and window views on length of stay among patients with heart disease: A retrospective study in a cardiac intensive care unit
2023
Journal of Intensive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 3
Pages 155-164
Author(s): Jafarifiroozabadi, R., Joseph, A., Bridges, W., Franks, A.
Added December 2022
Environmental transformations enhancing dignity in an acute psychiatric ward: Outcome of a user-driven service design project
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 55-72
Author(s): Faerden, A., Rosenqvist, C., Håkansson, M., Strøm-Gundersen, E., Stav, Å., Svartsund, J., Røssæg, T., Davik, N., Kvarstein, E., Pedersen, G., Dieset, I., Nyrud, A. Q., Weedon-Fekjær, H., Kistorp, K. M.
Research shows that the concept of dignity within psychiatric health seclusion is reflected mainly in patient care delivery rather than the environmental components of a healthcare setting. Still common are sparsely furnished rooms, white paint, and limited access to natural light or views of the outdoors.
Added December 2022
Operating room design using agent-based simulation to reduce room obstructions
2023
Health Care Management Science
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages 261-278
Author(s): Taaffe, K., Ferrand, Y. B., Khoshkenar, A., Fredendall, L., San, D., Rosopa, P., Joseph, A.
Research shows that the operating room layout and design can play an integral role in how a procedure is carried out and how flow disruptions can be minimized to optimize outcomes. Despite past research aimed toward improving room layout and providing recommendations to minimize surgical site infections, there remains a lack of evidence demonstrating how these physical environment factors affect safety and efficiency performance.
Added December 2022
