Dying well: Factors that influence the provision of good end-of-life care for older people in acute and long-stay care settings in Ireland
2010
Journal of Clinical Nursing
Journal Article
Volume 20
Pages 1824-1833
Author(s): Casey, D., Murphy, K., Ni Leime, A., Larkin, P., Payne, S., Froggatt, K. A., O'Shea, E.
The authors surmise that in Ireland, care for older people, as they get closer to end-of-life (EoL), is usually provided in a healthcare facility – acute care hospital, nursing home, or long-stay care.
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A Conceptual Framework for the Domain of Evidence-Based Design
2010
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 4
Pages 95-114
Author(s): Ulrich, R., Berry, L., Quan, X., Parish, J.
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Preventing Chronic Disease Among the Aged: A Call for Evidence-Based Design Research
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 2
Pages 71-83
Author(s): Verberber, S.
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An Evaluation of Operating Room Safety and Efficiency: Pilot Utilization of a Structured Focus Group Format and Three-Dimensional Video Mock-Up To Inform Design Decision Making
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 6-22
Author(s): Watkins, N., Kobelja, M., Peavey, E., Thomas, S., Lyon, J.
While surgical and interventional procedures are the most profitable services within the hospital, the cost of building and maintaining an OR can quickly reduce the profitability of running an OR. Due to this precarious balance of revenue and cost, the planning and design of an OR should look to reduce injury to staff and prevent unnecessary costs, while increasing operational efficiencies.
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A Comparison of Parent Satisfaction in an Open-Bay and Single-Family Room Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 110-123
Author(s): Stevens, D. C., Helseth, C. C., Khan, M. A., Munson, D. P., Reid, E. J.
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Consultation room design and the clinical encounter: The space and interaction randomized trial
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 3
Pages 41-78
Author(s): Almquist, J., Kelly, C., Bromberg, J., Bryant, S., Christianson, T., Montori, V.
Although computers are now often located in consultation rooms, their screens are generally oriented so that patients and those that accompany them to appointments can’t see them, but physicians can. This study investigated how changing the design of the consultation room so that patients, the people accompanying them to appointments, and the physician present could all see a computer screen in use and potentially all make modifications to the information displayed would influence patient-clinician interactions.
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Evaluation of the Built Environment: Staff and Family Satisfaction Pre- and Post-Occupancy of The Children's Hospital
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 60-78
Author(s): Kotzer, A. M., Zacharakis, S. K., Raynolds, M., Buenning, F.
As healthcare organizations begin to address the issues of quality and safety, patient-centered care, and emerging technologies through the replacement of old and outdated facilities, understanding the impact of the built environment on patient and staff health outcomes becomes increasingly necessary to make valued decisions throughout the process.
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The Biomechanics of Patient Room Standardization
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 29-45
Author(s): Pati, D., Cason, C., Harvey, T. E., Evans, J., Erwin, A. M.
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A Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Patient Room Configurations
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 2
Pages 88-111
Author(s): Pati, D., Harvey, T. E., Reyers, E., Evans, J., Waggener, L., Serrano, M., Saucier, R., Nagle, T.
The location of the bathroom in a patient’s room affects everyone involved—patients, caregivers, and family. Yet little research exists about the effects of room variations.
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The Impact of Daylight and Views on ICU Patients and Staff
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 46-60
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Gerbi, R. P., Watson, A. E., Imgrund, S., Zadeh, R. S.
The physical environment has been found to have a significant impact on patient, family, and staff outcomes in healthcare settings. The impact of the design of intensive care units (ICUs) may be particularly significant in light of the levels of stress experienced by staff and the vulnerability of families and patients.
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Comparison of Private Room With Multiple-Bed Ward Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environments
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 52-63
Author(s): Van Enk, R. A., Steinberg, F.
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Perceived Neighborhood Environments and Leisure-Time Walking Among Korean Adults: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
2012
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 5
Pages 99-110
Author(s): Lee, H.-S., Shepley, M. M.
The prevalence of overweight and obese Korean adults has risen due to physical inactivity that is supported by a sedentary lifestyle. Recent research has sought to understand the interconnection between the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and environmental variables such as sidewalk condition, land-use mix, proximity of parks or recreational facilities, neighborhood aesthetics, and perceived neighborhood safety.
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Wayfinding for People With Dementia: A Review of the Role of Architectural Design
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 75-90
Author(s): Marquardt, G.
Wayfinding in medical facilities is difficult without proper orientation and visual cues. It is especially more challenging for people with dementia who struggle to remember where they have been.
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The Impact of Facility Improvements on Hospital Nurses
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 1
Pages 5-13
Author(s): Berry, L. L., Parish, J. T.
Despite the increase of research related to the design of healthcare facilities, studies of the impact of facility features on hospital staff are far less common than those that examine the impact on patients. Yet it is important to design healthcare facilities based on the best available evidence, especially given that hospitals require a significant capital investment and are the foundation for life-saving work.
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A Systematic Approach to the Inclusion of Evidence in Healthcare Design
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages 7-16
Author(s): Brown, C. E., Ecoff, L.
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Building Health
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 1
Pages 54-59
Author(s): Edelstein, E. A.
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Rooftop Hospital Gardens for Physical Therapy: A Post-Occupancy Evaluation
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 14-43
Author(s): Davis, B. E.
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Understanding Evidence-Based Research Methods: Pilot Testing Surveys
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 4
Pages 143-147
Author(s): Etchegaray, J. M., Fischer, W. G.
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Ambulatory Facility Design and Patients' Perceptions of Healthcare Quality
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 35-54
Author(s): Becker, F., Sweeney, B., Parsons, K.
Sleep is crucial to the well-being of humans, especially so for the recovery of those undergoing treatment or recuperating in hospitals. The authors cite studies that allude to the relevance quality of sleep has on health, neurodevelopment, generally, and to immune functioning and healing in patients.
Added September 2014
Unit-Related Factors That Affect Nursing Time With Patients: Spatial Analysis of the Time and Motion Study
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 2
Pages 5-20
Author(s): Hendrich, A. L., Chow, M., Bafna, S., Choudhary, R., Heo, Y.
Nurses spend many hours at hospitals caring for patients. There was a link established by previous studies between the amount of time spent in patient rooms and health outcomes.
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