Intensive care unit built environments: A comprehensive literature review (2005–2020)
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 368-415
Author(s): Verderber, S., Gray, S., Suresh-Kumar, S., Kercz, D., Parshuram, C.
ICUs have been extensively studied regarding the role of the built environment in issues of patient safety and infection control, patient-staff outcomes, and the interventional role of the physical environment. The results of this comprehensive literature review (2005-2020) demonstrate an increase in design of single-bed ICUs, increase in the engagement of families in the ICU experience, acknowledgement of improving caregiver well-being, performance through designing staff amenities, increased attention to the therapeutic role of exposure to nature and lighting, and increased pandemic concerns related to containment of the COVID-19 virus.
Added May 2021
Patients’ experiences of place and space after a relocation to evidence-based designed forensic psychiatric hospitals
2021
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 30
Pages 1210-1220
Author(s): Olausson, S., Wijk, H., Berglund, I. J., Pihlgren, A., Danielson, E.
Literature shows that using evidence to inform decision making when designing healthcare settings can result in improved care outcomes. This research focuses on the purpose-built evidence-based design (EBD) of three forensic psychiatric hospitals.
Added May 2021
Development of evidence-based rehabilitation practice in botanical garden for people with mental health disorders
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 242-257
Author(s): Vujcic Trkulja, M., Tomicevic-Dubljevic, J., Tosevski, D. L., Vukovic, O., Toskovic, O.
Added April 2021
Effects of biophilic nature imagery on indexes of satisfaction in medically complex physical rehabilitation patients: An exploratory study
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 288-304
Author(s): Wichrowski, M. J., Corchoran, J. R., Haas, F., Sweeney, G., Mcgee, A.
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Added April 2021
Benefits of indirect contact with nature on the physiopsychological well-being of elderly people
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 227-241
Author(s): Elsadek, M., Shao, Y., Liu, B.
Added April 2021
Emergency physicians’ workstation design: An observational study of interruptions and perception of collaboration during shift-end handoffs
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 14
Pages 174-193
Author(s): Joshi, R., Joseph, A., Ossmann, M., Taaffe, K., Pirrallo, R., Allison, D., Perino, L. C.
Findings from previous studies show that emergency department (ED) workstations do not adequately support teamwork during end-of-shift handoffs, specifically in terms of communication and collaboration. The typical open-plan design in EDs may be good for collaboration in general, but can lead to frequent interruptions during physician handoffs, which puts patient safety at risk.
Added April 2021
Staff perspectives on the role of physical environment in long-term care facilities on dementia care in Canada and Sweden
2021
Dementia
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 20
Pages 2558-2572
Author(s): Lee, S. Y., Hung, L., Chaudhury, H., Morelli, A.
Physical environment design interventions are used to benefit people with dementia living in care settings, but the influences on those providing care is unknown. Care settings that support care practices for people living with dementia have both positive and negative effects on social interaction and care practice.
Added April 2021
Planning and design of a full-outer-air-intake natural air-conditioning system for medical negative pressure isolation wards
2021
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Journal Article
Volume 2021
Pages 8872167
Author(s): Weng, C.-L., Kau, L.-J.
Added April 2021
Comparing light and noise levels before and after a NICU change of design
2021
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Volume 41
Pages 2235-2243
Author(s): Aita, M., Robins, S., Charbonneau, L., Doray-Demers, P., Feeley, N.
Previous studies have found that small changes in lighting and sound can create adverse health effects in preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Many NICUs are shifting from open ward (OW) designs to single-family rooms (SFRs) and multi-bed pods, allowing for better control over lighting and sound levels while promoting familial involvement.
Added March 2021
Exploring the relationship between perceived visual access to nature and nurse burnout
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 258-273
Author(s): Mihandoust, S., Pati, D., Lee, J., Roney, J.
An abundance of research has been conducted on factors leading to burnout, the healing power of nature, and how stress affects and/or is affected by burnout in patients and families. However, little research has been done on the physical and visual connection to nature and nursing burnout.
Added March 2021
Fit for what purpose? Exploring bicultural frameworks for the architectural design of acute mental health facilities
2021
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 18
Pages 2343
Author(s): Jenkin, G. L. S., McIntosh, J., Every-Palmer, S.
There is a great need for mental health services around the world. Recent approaches to mental and behavioral health focus on “personal recovery,” one of which is called CHIME.
Added March 2021
Specialty space: Breast care centers
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 358-373
Author(s): Guevara, D.
Breast care centers seek to provide interdisciplinary and comprehensive breast care, but the interior designs of these facilities vary widely. Evidence-based design (EBD) seeks to improve healthcare environments by implementing designs correlated with positive health outcomes, while universal design (UD) involves planning for all patient abilities.
Added March 2021
Influence of nature at the time of the pandemic: An experience-based survey at the time of SARS-CoV-2 to demonstrate how even a short break in nature can reduce stress for healthcare staff
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 49-65
Author(s): Gola, M., Botta, M., D’Aniello, A. L., Capolongo, S.
Time spent interacting with nature can improve well-being, promote healing, and decrease stress. This has shown up across cultures, ranging from ‘forest bathing’ in Japan, where patients are encouraged to spend time in nature to promote healing, to installing ‘healing gardens’ in healthcare environments to benefit healthcare staff.
Added March 2021
An experiment of double dynamic lighting in an office responding to sky and daylight: Perceived effects on comfort, atmosphere and work engagement
2022
Indoor and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 355-374
Author(s): Hansen, E. K., Bjørner, T., Xylakis, E., Pajuste, M.
Previous research has found that indoor lighting can directly impact staff satisfaction and engagement within the workplace. New technologies allow for “double dynamic” lighting installations that can integrate with natural daylight; however, most studies have examined the effects of other dynamic installations through the use of preset lighting settings.
Added March 2021
Small garden, big impact: Emotional and behavioral responses of visitors to a rooftop atrium in a major hospital
2021
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 14
Pages 274-287
Author(s): Martin, K., Nanu, L., Kwon, W.-S., Martin, D.
Added February 2021
A nature-based health intervention at a military healthcare center: a randomized, controlled, cross-over study
2021
PeerJ
Journal Article
Author(s): Ameli, R., Skeath, P., Abraham, P. A., Panahi, S., Kazman, J. B., Foote, F., Deuster, P. A., Ahmad, N., Berger, A.
Added February 2021
Long-distance airborne dispersal of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 wards
2020
Scientific Reports (Nature Publisher Group)
Journal Article
Author(s): Nissen, K., Krambrich, J., Akaberi, D., Hoffman, T., Ling, J., Lundkvist, Å, Svensson, S., Salaneck, S.
Added January 2021
The energy saving potential of wide windows in hospital patient rooms, optimizing the type of glazing and lighting control strategy under different climatic conditions
2020
Energies
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 13
Pages 2116
Author(s): Cesari, S., Valdiserri, P., Coccagna, M., Mazzacane, S.
The heating and cooling of patient rooms creates extremely high energy demands, especially since these rooms typically are located around building perimeters to provide natural daylight, and therefore are most affected by the condition of the building’s envelope.
Added October 2020
Facilities for palliative care: Patterns and contrasts
Author(s): Martens, R. M. G., Lechner, S. C. M., Bruintjes, S. A. M., Roodbol, P. F., Mobach, M. P.
Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for patients and families who face problems associated with life-threatening illnesses. Previous studies have found that facility designs which allow for patient and family privacy, overnight stays, a sense of homeliness, and space for spiritual practices can positively influence the delivery and perception of palliative care.
Added October 2020
Illuminating the dark spaces of healthcare with ambient intelligence
2020
Nature
Journal Article
Issue 7824
Volume 585
Pages 193-202
Author(s): Haque, A., Milstein, A., Fei-Fei, L.
Added September 2020
