Adaptive glazing technologies: Balancing the benefits of outdoor views in healthcare environments
2018
Solar Energy
Journal Article
Author(s): Sadek, A. H., Mahrous, R.
Added October 2018
Pilot study to measure wheelchair users’ space requirements in the bathroom
2018
Journal of Enabling Technologies
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 12
Pages 129-140
Author(s): Morales, E., Gamache, S., Routhier, F., Rousseau, J., Doyle, O.
In healthcare facilities around the world, many construction codes pertaining to building accessibility standards for patients using mobility devices (such as wheelchairs) have remained unchanged despite the introduction of newer mobility devices and changing patient demographics.
Added September 2018
Designing interiors to mitigate physical and cognitive deficits related to aging and to promote longevity in older adults: A review
2018
Gerontology
Journal Article
Author(s): Engineer, A., Sternberg, E. M., Najafi, B.
As the global population of elderly people increases, healthcare providers and designers alike are faced with the question of how to continually optimize the design of healthcare environments so that a high quality of life is upheld.
Added August 2018
Establishing an acute care nursing bed unit size: Employing a decision matrix framework
2008
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 1
Pages 122-132
Author(s): Ritchey, T., Pati, D.
Deciding on the optimal number of beds for an acute care unit requires the consideration of elements including how the unit fits with existing and adjacent structures; how clinical information systems will be used in unit operations; nursing workforce characteristics; patient safety; and advocacy.
Added August 2018
Control and Mitigation of Healthcare-Acquired Infections: Designing Clinical Trials to Evaluate New Materials and Technologies
2011
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 94-115
Author(s): Sharpe, P. A., Schmidt, M. G.
Added August 2018
Room- and illumination-related effects of an artificial skylight
2016
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 48
Pages 539-558
Author(s): Canazei, M, Laner, M., Staggl, S., Pohl, W., Ragazzi, P., Magatti, D., Martinelli, E., Di Trapani, P.
Added August 2018
Effects of Patient Care Unit Design and Technology on Nurse and Patient Care Technician Communication
2018
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 44
Pages 17-22
Author(s): Beck, M. S., Doscher, M.
Added August 2018
Neutral daylight illumination with variable transmission glass: Theory and validation
2016
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 48
Pages 267-285
Author(s): Mardaljevic, J., Waskett, R. K., Painter, B.
Added August 2018
Patients' experiences with technology during inpatient rehabilitation: opportunities to support independence and therapeutic engagement
2014
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 9
Pages 121-127
Author(s): Fager, S. K., Burnfield, J. M.
Added July 2018
Noise pollution level in a pediatric hospital
2018
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Journal Article
Author(s): Yarar, O., Temizsoy, E., Günay, O.
Added July 2018
Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty?
2017
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 45
Pages 1267-1272
Author(s): Parvizi, J., Barnes, S., Shohat, N., Edmiston, C. E.
Operating rooms (ORs) typically are equipped with several layers of defense against the spread of airborne contaminants (also known as airborne microbial populations) that can lead to surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing surgical procedures that involve device implantation.
Added June 2018
Environmental Correlates of Safety and Efficiency in Emergency Departments
Author(s): Pati, D., Harvey, T. E., Vincent, D., Evans, J., Pati, S., Bazuin, D., Derr, M. A.
Whether from professional or governmental institutions or from the popular press, stories abound of the challenges EDs (emergency departments) face (Berger, 2006). Every day, EDs have to treat an ever-rising number of patients coming through their doors, many of whom have highly complex conditions.
Added April 2018
Analysis of Departmental Area in Contemporary Hospitals: Calculation Methodologies & Design Factors in Major Patient Care Departments
Author(s): Allison, D., Hamilton, D. K.
Ratios used to calculate proposed departmental gross square footage constitute key information used in the process of programming, planning, and design. The ratio of net [usable] square footage to departmental gross square footage is commonly called the “net-to-gross ratio.” It is used by programmers, planners, and consultants to project the total area of proposed departments based on programmed net square feet required to perform the proposed workload of the department.
Added April 2018
Integrated BIM, game engine and VR technologies for healthcare design: A case study in cancer hospital
2018
Advanced Engineering Informatics
Journal Article
Author(s): Lin, Y.-C., Chen, Y.-P., Yien, H.-W., Huang, C-Y., Su, Y.-C.
Added April 2018
Safety, Performance, and Satisfaction Outcomes in the Operating Room: A Literature Review
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 11
Pages 137-150
Author(s): Joseph, A., Bayramzadeh, S., Zamani, Z., Rostenberg, B.
There are many operating rooms (ORs) constructed more than 30 years ago that remain operational today, and many of these spaces are inadequately designed to withstand the processes, equipment, and people needed for contemporary OR procedures. Even in developed countries, patients undergoing inpatient surgeries experience major complications 3-22% of the time.
Added February 2018
From Research to Application: Supportive and Therapeutic Environments for People Living With Dementia
2018
The Gerontologist
Journal Article
Issue suppl_1
Volume 58
Pages S114-S128
Author(s): Calkins, M. P.
Over the past years, design of environments for individuals living with dementia has evolved tremendously. Though each of these evolving models of care provided overlapping design-related concepts and recommendations, the lack of a consolidated therapeutic framework focusing on person-centered values for designing dementia-friendly communities was felt
Added January 2018
Towards a Framework to Integrate Facilities Management Cost Effective Parameters in Design Process
2017
International Journal of Engineering and Technology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 9
Pages 4515-4526
Author(s): Islam, R., Mohamed, S. F., Bjørberg, S., Misnan, M. S., Yusof, Z. M.
Added January 2018
Lighting controls: Evolution and revolution
2018
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 50
Pages 115-128
Author(s): Pandharipande, A., Newsham, G. R.
Added January 2018
Acoustic environments of patient room in a typical geriatric ward
2018
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Author(s): Jerlehag, C., Lee, P. J., Park, S. H., Jones, T., Carroll, N.
Previous studies have thoroughly demonstrated the harmful effects of background noise within healthcare environments; one study found that high levels of background noise disrupted patient sleep cycles, while even higher levels of noise led to elevated heart rates among nurses.
Added January 2018
Time, space and technology in radiotherapy departments: how do these factors impact on patients' experiences of radiotherapy?
2017
European Journal of Cancer Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 26
Pages e12354
Author(s): Merchant, S., O'Connor, M., Halkett, G.
Radiation therapy is one of the more common treatments available to cancer patients. Radiation therapists (RTs) are the clinical providers who interact with patients and provide the treatment. The authors note that different organizations like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network in the U.S., the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence in the UK, and the National Breast Cancer Center and National Cancer Care Initiative in Australia either have or recommend developing guidelines for palliative, supportive, and psychosocial care in oncology settings. Literature shows that patients have reported anxiety about the illness, the treatment, and its impact on their everyday activities, which in turn has the potential for non-compliance with the treatment requirements. In this study, RTs, nurses, and patients in two treatment centers (of two different large public hospitals in Australia) were observed and interviewed. The study sought to assess to what extent the physical and cultural environment of the treatment unit was supportive for care and communication. Findings indicate that the physical design of the two centers was not conducive for patient-centered care or for effective communication between patient and RT.
Added December 2017
