Design lessons from the analysis of nurse journeys in a hospital ward
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 11
Pages 116-129
Author(s): Nazarian, M., Price, A., Demian, P., Malekzadeh, M.
This article outlines a method that was used to determine how nurses travel in the corridor and common spaces of a single nursing unit.
Added November 2018
Student nurses experience of a “fairy garden” healing haven garden for sick children
2017
Nurse Education Today
Journal Article
Author(s): van der Riet, P., Jitsacorn, C., Junlapeeya, P., Thursby, P.
Added November 2018
Impact of Nurses Taking Daily Work Breaks in a Hospital Garden on Burnout
2018
American Journal of Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 27
Pages 508-512
Author(s): Cordoza, M., Ulrich, R. S., Manulik, B. J., Gardiner, S. K., Fitzpatrick, P. S., Hazen, T. M., Mirka, A., Perkins, R. S.
Added November 2018
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
The effect of nature as positive distractibility on the Healing Process of Patients with cancer in therapeutic settings
2018
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Journal Article
Author(s): Emami, E., Amini, R., Motalebi, G.
Added October 2018
Nature-based care opportunities and barriers in oncology contexts: A modified international e-Delphi survey
2017
BMJ Open
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 7
Pages 1-11
Author(s): Blaschke, S., O’Callaghan, C. C., Schofield, P.
Added October 2018
Using visual simulation to evaluate restorative qualities of access to nature in hospital staff break areas
2016
Landscape and Urban Planning
Journal Article
Author(s): Nejati, A., Rodiek, S., Shepley, M.
Added October 2018
The role of nature in cancer patients' lives: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis
2017
BMC Cancer
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 17
Pages 370
Author(s): Blaschke, S.
Added October 2018
The influence of spatial design on team communication in hospital emergency departments
2018
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 12
Pages 100-115
Author(s): Naccarella, L., Raggatt, M., Redley, B.
Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are often high-intensity, busy, and complex environments treating especially sensitive patient populations in a time-sensitive manner. The nature of ED environments places added emphasis on the importance of clear communication between staff members and how the overall design of an ED might impact these interactions.
Added September 2018
How enclosure and spatial organization affect residents’ use and experience of a dementia special care unit: A case study
2019
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 145-159
Author(s): Van Hecke, L., Van Steenwinkel, I., Heylighen, A.
One approach to housing people with dementia involves the creation of small-scale, homelike environments. Since this approach is not always affordable, healthcare designers are working to design dementia special care units (SCUs) that provide the benefits of small-scale facilities while still being housed inside of large-scale residential care facilities.
Added September 2018
What makes a garden in the elderly care facility well used?
2019
Landscape Research
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 256-269
Author(s): Shi, S. L., Tong, C. M., Marcus, C. C.
The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, 22% of the world’s population will be over the age of 60. As the population of this age group continually increases, healthcare providers are constantly striving to improve the quality of long-term care facilities so that they can provide better experiences for elderly patients.
Added September 2018
Nature-based supportive care opportunities: A conceptual framework
2020
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 36-44
Author(s): Blaschke, S., O’Callaghan, C. C., Schofield, P.
Added September 2018
Therapeutic Influences of Plants in Hospital Rooms on Surgical Recovery
2009
HortScience
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 102-105
Author(s): Park, S.-H., Mattson, R. H.
Surgical procedures can instill a sizeable amount of anxiety in patients from all different backgrounds. Previous studies have thoroughly explored how increased stress and anxiety can adversely influence the recovery process following a surgical procedure.
Added September 2018
Using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to analyze brain region activity when viewing landscapes
2017
Landscape and Urban Planning
Journal Article
Author(s): Tang, I.-C., Tsai, Y.-P., Lin, Y.-J., Chen, J.-H., Hsieh, C.-H., Hung, S.-H., Sullivan, W. C., Tang, H.-F., Chang, C.-Y.
Added September 2018
Design of hospital healing gardens linked to pre- or post-occupancy research findings
2018
Frontiers of Architectural Research
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 7
Pages 395-414
Author(s): Paraskevopoulou, A. T., Kamperi, E.
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
Optimal spaces for those living with dementia: Principles and evidence
2019
Building Research & Information
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 47
Pages 734-746
Author(s): Barrett, P., Sharma, M., Zeisel, J.
The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies dementia as a major cause of dependency among elderly populations around the world, with roughly 50 million people affected at the time of this writing.
Added August 2018
Building Connections: A Clinical Operations View of Activation Planning
2009
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 2
Pages 113-126
Author(s): Cuddeback, K. T., Redden, P.
Added August 2018
The Efficacy of a Brief Nature Sound Intervention on Muscle Tension, Pulse Rate, and Self-Reported Stress: Nature Contact Micro-Break in an Office or Waiting Room
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 45-51
Author(s): Largo-Wight, E., O’Hara, B. K., Chen, W. W.
Added August 2018
Healing environments: What design factors really matter according to patients? An exploratory analysis
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 10
Pages 87-105
Author(s): Schreuder, E., Lebesque, L., Bottenheft, C.
Six themes that may contribute to healing environments: spatial comfort, safety and security, autonomy, sensory comfort, privacy, and social comfort were identified from the literature. This Netherlands-based study evaluated how the six themes and associated design characteristics could be prioritized to maximize well-being. Each theme was described.
Added August 2018
