Waiting for MRIs (10-02-13)
Research at Parkland Hospital in Dallas probed the effects of MRI waiting area design on the experiences of patients and visitors.
Healthcare
Positive Hospital Soundscapes
Designers should think about sound in general, not only as noise.
Seating in Healthcare Environments
Can the position of hospital room chairs affect a patient's perception of care?
Evolution and Nesting (09-09-13)
Researchers from McMaster University have found that there’s an evolutionary basis for the nesting done by pregnant women.
Scents and Sleep (09-05-13)
The National Sleep Foundation recently released the results of its 2013 International Bedroom Poll.
Night Light Color and Mood (08-06-13)
Both homes and healthcare facilities install night lights to help people move through areas after all other lights have been turned off.
Music and Pediatric Pain (07-17-13)
Researchers have confirmed that listening to music reduces perceived pain during medical procedures.
Can Indoor Plants Really Pay Off?
What benefits do people get from plants in workplaces, schools and healthcare facilities?
Opportunities in Waiting Rooms (06-12-13)
Sherwin and her team investigated the experience of being in primary care physicians’ waiting rooms.
More Positive Feedback on Positive Distractions (05-23-13)
Evidence continues to mount that positive distractions in healthcare environments are desirable.
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