Evaluating age-related differences in wayfinding in a real-world indoor setting
2024
Environment and Behavior
Journal Article
Author(s): Xu, T. B., Mirza, H., Yang, Q., Kalantari, S.
Added October 2024
Effect of soundscape augmentation on behavioural symptoms in people with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial
2024
Innovation in Aging
Journal Article
Author(s): Talebzadeh, A., Botteldooren, D., Thomas, P., Stewart, S., Van de Velde, D., De Vriendt, P., Devos, P., Iaboni, A.
Added August 2024
The built environment and cognitive disorders: results from the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study II
2017
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 53
Pages 25-32
Author(s): Wu, Y.-T., Prina, A. M., Jones, A., Matthews, F. E., Brayne, C.
Added July 2024
‘Call security’: Locks, risk, privacy and autonomy in long-term residential care
2018
Ageing International
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 43
Pages 34-52
Author(s): Tufford, F., Lowndes, R., Struthers, J., Chivers, S.
Added July 2024
The perspective of residents living with dementia toward their built environment: A walking interview study in German nursing homes
2024
Innovation in Aging
Journal Article
Author(s): Fahsold, A., Schmüdderich, K., Roes, M., Verbeek, H., Palm, R., Holle, B.
Added June 2024
Enhancing healthcare access for an older population: The age-friendly emergency department
2024
Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages e13182
Author(s): Lee, S., Skains, R. M., Magidson, P. D., Qadoura, N., Liu, S. W., Southerland, Lauren T.
Added May 2024
Sleep and circadian disruptors: Unhealthy noise and light levels for hospitalized pediatric patients
2023
Journal of Hospital Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 18
Pages 999-1003
Author(s): Fidler, A. L., Waitt, J., Lehmann, L. E., Solet, J. M., Duffy, J. F., Gonzalez, B. D., Beebe, D. W., Fedele, D. A., Zhou, E. S.
Research shows that both hospitalization and illness can disrupt healthy sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Consequently, noise and lights can be especially disruptive to the sleep that is critical to healing.
Added May 2024
The challenges of moving from regular nursing homes toward innovative long-term care settings: An interpretative description study of staff experiences
2024
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Brouwers, M., De Boer, B., Groen, W. G., Verbeek, H.
Added March 2024
Crafting sustainable healthcare environments using green building ratings for aging societies
2024
Sustainability
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 16
Pages 1954
Author(s): Miao, Y., Yu, D. S. F., Tan, W., Lau, S. S. Y., Lau, S. S. Y., Tao, Y.
Added March 2024
Design of pediatric outpatient procedure environments: A pilot study to understand the perceptions of patients and their parents
2024
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 183-199
Author(s): Goel, S., Mihandoust, S., Joseph, A., Markowitz, J., Gonzales, A., Browning, M.
Although pediatric outpatient procedures are becoming more commonplace, pre-procedure anxiety among children and their parents remains. Positive distractions and the presence of parents or caregivers have been shown to alleviate pediatric patient stress, but research specific to the outpatient setting is scarce.
Added January 2024
Engaging young people in architectural research: Three visual methods for understanding the impact of the built environment on children’s wellbeing
2023
Visual Studies
Journal Article
Author(s): McLaughlan, R.
Previous research has shown that the built environment can be designed in ways that specifically benefit the wellbeing of children; it can support autonomy and agency, encourage socialization, create the feeling of at-homeness, and inspire the imagination. However, effectively incorporating perspectives from children into designs remains a challenge.
Added December 2023
Exploring age-appropriate design attributes of hospital activity rooms for adolescent patients
2023
Global Journal of Health Science
Journal Article
Issue 10
Volume 15
Pages 11-21
Author(s): Kim, E. Y.
Added October 2023
Housing accessibility at home and rehabilitation outcomes after a stroke: An explorative study
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 16
Pages 172-186
Author(s): Elf, M., Slaug, B., Ytterberg, C., Heylighen, A., Kylén, M.
Research focusing on how the built environment impacts people recovering from strokes in outpatient care settings, such as home environments, is sparse. It is important to consider the physical environment of one’s home prior to hospital discharge.
Added July 2023
Gaps in the system: Supporting people living with dementia
2023
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
Journal Article
Issue Suppl 1
Volume 5
Pages 519-520
Author(s): King, M., Peckham, A., Marani, H., Roerig, M., Yung, S., McGrail, K., Young, Y., Shaw, J., Marchildon, G.
Added July 2023
Patient-guided tours: A patient-centered methodology to understand patient experiences of health care
2023
The Annals of Family Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 21
Pages 269-273
Author(s): Walji, S., Carroll, J.
Traditionally, assessments of patient-centered models of care would focus on patient attitudes rather than their overall experiences. Previous studies have found that patient-guided tours (PGT), which allow patients to identify aspects of the healthcare environment that align with or deviate from patient-centered care, have been an effective way to understand patient experiences.
Added June 2023
Architecture of person-centered psychiatric geriatric hospitals
2024
Journal of Aging and Environment
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 38
Pages 1-17
Author(s): Norouzi, N.
Added May 2023
Designing well-being: A qualitative investigation of young patients’ perspectives on the material hospital environment
2023
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 16
Pages 168-181
Author(s): Payam, S., Hossaini, J., Zaschka, K., Friedmann, A., Mall, V.
Healthcare design research often includes user perspectives, but typically focuses on adult input. Young patients can provide useful insights into the remodel of pediatric facilities to better meet their unique needs. Environments tailored to a variety of developmental stages and physical abilities are more welcoming and engaging for young patients.
Added May 2023
The Environmental Audit Screening Evaluation: Establishing reliability and validity of an evidence-based design tool
2023
Innovation in Aging
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 7
Pages igad039
Author(s): Kaup, M. L., Calkins, M. P., Davey, A., Wrublowsky, R.
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
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
