The birth companions’ experience of the birthing room and how it influences the supportive role: A qualitative study
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 156-167
Author(s): Nilvér, H., Berg, M.
Research shows that receiving support from non-health-professional companions during birth results in healthier outcomes, but there is a lack of information on what companions, who typically are not associated with the healthcare facility, need.
Added May 2023
Evaluation of multisensory interactions between the healing built environment and nurses in healthcare nursing stations: Case study of Tehran hospitals
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 210-237
Author(s): Eftekhari, M., Ghomeishi, M.
Added May 2023
The perspectives of older people living with dementia regarding a possible move to a nursing home
2023
Aging & Mental Health
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 27
Pages 2377-2385
Author(s): Groenvynck, L., Khemai, C., De Boer, B., Beaulen, A., Hamers, J. P. H., Van Achterberg, T., Van Rossum, E., Meijers, J. M. M., Verbeek, H.
Added May 2023
Evaluating the impact of housing interior design on elderly independence and activity: A thematic review
2023
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 1099
Author(s): Mnea, A., Zairul, M.
Added May 2023
Guiding the lean design of a hospital’s new laboratory: A case study
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 379-394
Author(s): Audibert, P. F., Heim, J. A., Vetch, A.
Added May 2023
Residential environments for older persons: A comprehensive literature review (2005–2022)
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 291-337
Author(s): Verderber, S., Koyabashi, U., Cruz, C.-D., Sadat, A., Anderson, D. C.
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
IAQ in CCU units: an experimental and numerical investigation based on the outlet air height (case study: Namazi Hospital, Shiraz)
2023
International Journal of Ventilation
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 23
Pages 156-181
Author(s): Farhadi, F., Khakzand, M., Altan, H., Chahardoli, S.
Added May 2023
An exploration of post-occupancy evaluation in Canada: Origins, milestones and next steps
2023
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 52
Pages 332-357
Author(s): Boissonneault, A., Peters, T.
Added May 2023
Effects of subjective perceptions of indoor visual environment on visual-related physical health of older people in residential care homes
2023
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Wang, C., Leung, M.-Y.
Added May 2023
Designing a child-, family-, and healthcare provider–centered procedure room in a tertiary care children’s hospital
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 195-209
Author(s): Litwin, S., Clarke, L., Copeland, J., Tyrrell, J., Tait, C., Mohabir, V., Campbell, F.
Added May 2023
Evaluation of temporary COVID-19 testing sites at Brussels Airport, Belgium: Users’ comfort and privacy
2023
Buildings
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 985
Author(s): Muraj, I., Gudelj, A., Jelčić, D., Sopta, M.
Added May 2023
Audiovisual recording in the inpatient setting: A method for studying parent–nurse communication
2023
Journal of Family Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 29
Pages 192-201
Author(s): Cash, E. K., Giambra, B. K.
Added May 2023
Evaluating building wayfinding performance in healthcare environment: A novel hybrid decision-making model
2023
Architectural Science Review
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 66
Pages 443-467
Author(s): Pouyan, A. E., Ghanbaran, A. H., Shakibamanesh, A.
Added May 2023
Utility of a “lavender lounge” to reduce stress among critical care registered nurses: A cross-sectional study
2023
American Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 32
Pages 198-204
Author(s): Smith, S. A., Kokoczka, L., Cottrell, C
Research demonstrates potential benefits of restorative break rooms to mitigate nurse stress. Intentionally designed break rooms may benefit nurses if room use is feasible. The results of this descriptive study suggest that organizational-level policy and cultural support must accompany the provision of restorative break rooms in order for nurses to benefit from the design.
Added May 2023
Packaging for the practitioner: the role of secondary research
Author(s): Taylor, E.
Added May 2023
The future of intensive care: Delirium should no longer be an issue
2022
Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 26
Pages 1-200
Author(s): Kotfis, K., van Diem‑Zaa, I., Roberson, S., Sietnicki, M., van den Boogaard, M., Shehabi, Y., Ely, E. W.
Added April 2023
Waiting room physical environment and outpatient experience: The spatial user experience model as analytical tool
2021
Journal of Interior Design
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 46
Pages 27-48
Author(s): Juliá Nehme, B., Torres Irribarra, D., Cumsille, P., Yoon, S.-Y.
Added April 2023
Short-stay crisis units for mental health patients on crisis care pathways: Systematic review and meta-analysis
2022
BJPsych Open
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 8
Pages e144
Author(s): Anderson, K., Goldsmith, L. P., Lomani, J., Ali, Z., Clarke, G., Crowe, C., Jarman, H., Johnson, S., McDaid, D., Pariza, P., Park, A.-L., Smith, J. A., Stovold, E., Turner, K., Gillard, S.
Added April 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
