Transmission risk of respiratory viruses in natural and mechanical ventilation environments: Implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Africa
2020
BMJ Global Health
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 5
Pages e003522
Author(s): Sopeyin, A., Hornsey, E., Okwor, T., Alimi, Y., Raji, T., Mohammed, A., Moges, H., Onwuekwe, E. V. C., Minja, F. J., Gon, G., Ogbuagu, O., Ogunsola, F., Paintsil, E.
Added September 2020
Physical environments that support the mental health of staff and families in the NICU
2020
Journal of Perinatology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 40
Pages 16-21
Author(s): Shepley, M. M., Sachs, N. A.
NICU staff members and patient families are potentially psychologically challenged and/or experiencing high levels of stress. Built environment design interventions that support well-being in mental and behavioral health (MBH) settings may also be applicable to NICU environments.
Added September 2020
Indoor and outdoor design in healthcare environments: The employees’ views in the General University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Greece
2020
Environments
Journal Article
Issue 61
Volume 7
Pages 18
Author(s): Karanikola, P., Andrea, V., Tampakis, S., Tsolakidou, A.
Added August 2020
The birth bed: A qualitative study on the views of midwives regarding the use of the bed in the birth space
2016
Women and Birth
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 29
Pages 80-84
Author(s): Townsend, B., Fenwick, J., Thomson, V., Foureur, M.
Added August 2020
Opportunities and barriers to using hospital gardens: Comparative post occupancy evaluations of healthcare landscape environments
2018
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 28
Pages 23-55
Author(s): Jiang, S, Staloch, K., Kaljevic, S.
Added July 2020
The mechanism of relaxation by viewing a Japanese garden: A pilot study
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 31-43
Author(s): Goto, S., Morota, Y., Liu, C., Sun, M., Shi, B. E., Herrup, K.
Added June 2020
Detection of air and surface contamination by SARS-CoV-2 in hospital rooms of infected patients
2020
Nature Communications
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 11
Pages 1-7
Author(s): Chia, P. Y., Coleman, K. K., Tan, Y. K., Ong, S. W. X., Gum, M., Lau, S. K., Lim, X. F., Lim, A. S., Sutjipto, S., Lee, P. H., Son, T. T., Young, B. E., Milton, D. K., Gray, G. C., Schuster, S., Barkham, T., De, P. P., Vasoo, S., Chan, M., Ang, B. S. P., Tan, B. H., Leo, Y.-S., Ng, O.-T., Wong, M. S. Y., Marimuthu, K.
Added June 2020
Design consideration for window placement to provide the view within the patient's visual range
2020
Journal of Design and Built Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 20
Pages 13-23
Author(s): Sengke, M. M. C., Atmodiwirjo, P., Yatmo, Y. A., Johanes, M.
Added May 2020
Aerodynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in two Wuhan hospitals
2020
Nature
Journal Article
Author(s): Liu, Y, Ning, Z., Chen, Y., Guo, M., Liu, Y., Gali, N. K., Sun, L., Duan, Y., Cai, J., Westerdahl, D., Liu, X., Xu, K., Ho, K.-F., Kan, H., Fu, Q., Lan, K.
Added May 2020
Family members´ experiences of the end-of-life care environments in acute care settings – a photo-elicitation study
2018
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Journal Article
Author(s): Hajradinovic, Y., Tishelman, C., Lindqvist, O., Goliath, I>
Research demonstrates that environmental features in varied healthcare settings can impact patient and staff outcomes. Room occupancy, acoustic environment, visual contact with nature, sound and lighting, ergonomics, and the work environment design are among the features with documented impacts on staff and patient health.
Added April 2020
Roles of sunlight and natural ventilation for controlling infection: Historical and current perspectives
2013
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 84
Pages 271-282
Author(s): Hobday, R. A., Dancer, S. J.
Added April 2020
Safe and supportive neurorehabilitation environments: Results of a structured observation of physical features across two rehabilitation facilities
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 115-127
Author(s): Colley, J., Zeeman, H.
Neurorehabilitation inpatient facilities need to carefully manage occupational safety and risk management while also encouraging positive patient experiences. More information is needed on how inpatient neurorehabilitation facilities can most effectively support people recovering from spinal cord or acquired brain injuries, i.e., how they can be both safe and supportive for patients.
Added April 2020
Using the importance for survival scale to identify preferred nature scenes with restorative potential: A qualitative study
2020
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 13
Pages 173-189
Author(s): Thake, C. L., Bambling, M., Edirippulige, S., Marx, E.
Added April 2020
Characterizing the acoustic environment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2020
Applied Acoustics
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 165
Pages 107301
Author(s): Hernández-Molina, R., Beira Jiménez, J. L., Rodriguez-Montaño, V., Zacarías, F. F., Bienvenido-Huertas, D., Lubián López, S., Cueto-Ancela, J. L.
Previous research shows that the acoustic environment of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) plays a significant role in the development of neonates; however, there is a lack of research exploring the different types and impacts of specific noise sources. The results of this study affirm that equipment alarms profoundly influence NICU noise levels, while staff conversations, telephone use, and equipment movement also contribute.
Added March 2020
Healing spaces: Exploring therapeutic concept for breast cancer clinic
Author(s): Sarjani, M., Saragih, J. F. B., Soebiyan, V.
Research demonstrates that due to the prevalence of depressive symptoms among cancer patients, healthcare facilities (here, breast cancer clinics) can benefit from the application of healing environmental features to reduce patient stress and anxiety.
Added March 2020
Application of different circadian lighting metrics in a health residence
2020
Journal of Daylighting
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 7
Pages 13-24
Author(s): Busatto, N., Mora, T. D., Peron, F., Romagnoni, P.
Previous studies have established that indoor illuminance must reach certain levels for proper visual performance, and should also work to enhance spatial perception, security, and well-being. Insufficient indoor lighting can adversely influence patient health outcomes, particularly patient circadian rhythms. The circadian rhythms of elderly patient populations may be especially sensitive to illuminance levels.
Added March 2020
An assessment of a hybrid lighting system that employs ultraviolet-A for mitigating healthcare-associated infections in a newborn intensive care unit
2020
Lighting Research & Technology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 52
Pages 704-721
Author(s): Brons, J. A., Bierman, A., White, R., Benner, K., Deng, L., Rea, M. S.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect approximately one in 25 patients in the US. One study found that an average of fewer than 50% of patient room surfaces are properly cleaned, making infection spread more easily. This study explores the use of a no-touch decontamination method that employs hybrid lighting technology with both white light and UV-A optical radiation.
Added February 2020
The role of methodological choices in the effects of experimental exposure to simulated natural landscapes on human health and cognitive performance: A systematic review
2021
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 53
Pages 687-731
Author(s): Browning, M. H. E. M., Saeidi-Rizi, F., McAnirlin, O., Yoon, H., Pei, Y.
Added February 2020
Understanding therapeutic sensory stimulation garden (TSSG) as a rehabilitation garden in a healthcare centre
2019
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 12S2
Volume 8
Pages 452-458
Author(s): Khalid, N. A. M., Latif, L. A., Hussein, H.
Added January 2020
Beyond landscape's visible realm: Recorded sound, nature, and wellbeing
2020
Health & Place
Journal Article
Author(s): Bates, V., Hickman, C., Manchester, H., Prior, J., Singer, S.
Added January 2020
