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The Application of Augmented Reality in Simulation-Based Design Evaluations of Trauma Rooms. 增强现实技术在创伤室仿真设计评价中的应用。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241302415
Hamid Estejab, Sara Bayramzadeh
{"title":"The Application of Augmented Reality in Simulation-Based Design Evaluations of Trauma Rooms.","authors":"Hamid Estejab, Sara Bayramzadeh","doi":"10.1177/19375867241302415","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241302415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study examined the augmented reality (AR) application in design evaluations through an immersive experience of medical task simulations in combination with a full-scale physical mock-up of a trauma room.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Augmented reality technology is emerging in various fields including architectural design. Traditionally, building physical mock-ups has been the most effective tool to involve end-users in design evaluations. However, AR can eliminate cost- and labor-intensive components of a physical mock-up by replacing them with holograms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two simulation sessions with emergency department clinicians were conducted using AR. The research team collected user feedback through simulations and interviews. Clinicians' feedback was systematically categorized and summarized according to various design elements.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The integration of mock-up and AR simulations enabled the evaluation of design elements that were previously unattainable. Examples include simulating color-coded floor boundaries and adjusting door widths, which enhanced clinicians' immersion and involvement in design changes. Interviews and analyses of video recordings captured from the clinicians' perspectives supported the design evaluations during simulations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Augmented reality has great potential to be used widely in the evaluation of healthcare environment design. Augmented reality is an innovative approach that can benefit end-users in interacting with a mix of real spaces and virtual components. It also introduces new ways of data collection and analysis to architectural design evaluation methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"70-85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sources of Innovation in Healthcare Design: How Can it Happen? 医疗设计创新的源泉:如何实现创新?
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-25 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241298183
Ellen Taylor
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Design of a Cancer Infusion Center: Results from a Pre- and Post-Occupancy Evaluation. 癌症输液中心的设计:入住前和入住后的评估结果。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-03 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241280731
Mahshid Jalalianhosseini, Kara Freihoefer, Abbie Ochsner, Nancy Doyle, Lou Ann Bunker-Hellmich, Renae Rich, Ryan Haunfelder
{"title":"Design of a Cancer Infusion Center: Results from a Pre- and Post-Occupancy Evaluation.","authors":"Mahshid Jalalianhosseini, Kara Freihoefer, Abbie Ochsner, Nancy Doyle, Lou Ann Bunker-Hellmich, Renae Rich, Ryan Haunfelder","doi":"10.1177/19375867241280731","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241280731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study performed a post-occupancy evaluation on a new cancer infusion center with pod-like layout and compared results to a pre-occupancy evaluation to investigate the impact of different cancer infusion center designs on staff efficiency and patient and staff satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The new cancer infusion center opened in October 2020 and replaced two previously existing infusion centers, in the same healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study used a similar mixed-method approach as the pre-occupancy research, which included staff shadowing, medication delivery shadowing, and staff and patient questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The new infusion center improved staff efficiencies by reducing nurse travel time compared to pre-occupancy infusion centers. Results also showed an increase in satisfaction with different aspects of the new infusion center including patient privacy, by both patients and nurses. The pod design allowed for better audio and visual privacy for patients, provided a higher amount of worksurface and availability of workstations, reduced noise levels, and enhanced nurse concentration at workstations. Findings indicated that nurses who had prior experience working in the pre-occupancy infusion centers expressed significantly lower levels of satisfaction in the new infusion center, especially in the ability to connect with nurses in other pods.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although the new pod design had limitations in terms of collaborative opportunities across pods, it showed to provide a more efficient work environment for the staff and increase staff and patient satisfactions. The results also highlight the importance of effective change management strategies when nurses transition to a new work environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"41-58"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Evidence-Based Design for Aligning Therapeutic and Sustainability Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review. 一个可持续循证设计的概念框架,用于协调医疗设施的治疗和可持续性结果:系统的文献综述。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-10 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241302793
Julia Read, Cristyn Meath
{"title":"A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Evidence-Based Design for Aligning Therapeutic and Sustainability Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review.","authors":"Julia Read, Cristyn Meath","doi":"10.1177/19375867241302793","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241302793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The aim of this systematic review was to identify which aspects of evidence-based design (EBD) and sustainable design principles overlap based on evidence in the peer reviewed academic literature. By doing so, the study enables hospital infrastructure design decisions that prioritize both sustainability outcomes (sustainable hospital infrastructure design) and therapeutic (EBD) outcomes. <b>Background:</b> Healthcare facilities need to adapt to the future demands from a changing climate, demographic shifts, and economic restraints. Facilities need to be designed in ways that better support patients, staff, and the environment to ensure their long-term success. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic literature search was conducted through searches in SCOPUS and Web of Science. All studies in acute care settings were included in the review except those investigating EBD in the context of specific health conditions, which were excluded. Themes that overlap were identified to form a conceptual framework for sustainable EBD. <b>Results:</b> Sixty-five articles were included in the final analysis. Identified sustainability features were related to: <i>Sociocultural and functional</i>, <i>Indoor environmental quality and wellbeing, Energy and atmosphere, Water, Materials and resources, Waste, Sustainable sites,</i> and <i>Facility design.</i> EBD thematic analyses were categorized into <i>Indoor environmental quality, Design, Sociocultural,</i> and <i>Functional performance and safety</i>. <b>Conclusions:</b> Key areas of synergy include <i>Indoor environmental quality and wellbeing</i> and <i>Energy and atmosphere.</i> The development of the conceptual framework enables scholars and practitioners to identify design features that align both priorities and through future research, refine the framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"86-107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11667963/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Baseline Study of Ultra-Clean Air Change Rate, Number, and Type of Microorganisms and Level of Particles During Trauma Surgery. 创伤手术期间超洁净空气变化率、微生物数量、类型和颗粒水平的基线研究。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-05 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241302406
J L A Lans, N M C Mathijssen, P R Goswami, J J van den Dobbelsteen, P G Luscuere, M van der Elst
{"title":"Baseline Study of Ultra-Clean Air Change Rate, Number, and Type of Microorganisms and Level of Particles During Trauma Surgery.","authors":"J L A Lans, N M C Mathijssen, P R Goswami, J J van den Dobbelsteen, P G Luscuere, M van der Elst","doi":"10.1177/19375867241302406","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241302406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The objective of an operating room (OR) ultra-clean ventilation system is to eliminate or reduce the quantity of dust particles and colony-forming units per cubic meter of air (CFU/m<sup>3</sup>). To achieve this, ultra-clean goal high air change rates per hour are required to reduce the particle load and number of CFU/m<sup>3</sup>. <b>Aim:</b> To determine the air quality in an ultra-clean OR during surgery, in terms of the number and type of microorganism and quantity of dust particles in order to establish a benchmark. <b>Methods:</b> Number of CFUs and the quantity of dust particles were measured. For measuring the CFUs, sterile extraction hoses were positioned at the incision, the furthest away positioned instrument table, and the periphery. At these locations, air was extracted to determine the quantity of dust particles. <b>Findings:</b> The number of CFU/m<sup>3</sup> and particles was on average at wound level ≤1 CFU/m<sup>3</sup> resp. 852.679 particles, at instrument table ≤1 CFU/m<sup>3</sup> resp. 3.797 particles and in the periphery ≤8 CFU/m<sup>3</sup>, resp. 4.355 particles. <b>Conclusion:</b> The number of CFUs in the ultra-clean area is below the defined ultra-clean level of ≤10 CFU/m<sup>3</sup> for ultra-clean surgery. The quantity of dust particles measured during surgery was higher than the defined ISO 5.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"142-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11667956/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Design for People With Dementia: A Scoping Review on the Perspective of Inclusion, Accessibility, and Equity in Healthcare. 痴呆症患者的设计:医疗保健中包容性、可及性和公平性视角的范围审查
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-05 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241302798
Bárbara Foiato Hein Machado, Emanuele König Klever, Cláudia de Souza Libânio
{"title":"Design for People With Dementia: A Scoping Review on the Perspective of Inclusion, Accessibility, and Equity in Healthcare.","authors":"Bárbara Foiato Hein Machado, Emanuele König Klever, Cláudia de Souza Libânio","doi":"10.1177/19375867241302798","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241302798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> We explored the literature on the use of design in dementia care and the relationships with inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the past decade. <b>Background:</b> A body of research indicates the importance of studies that focus on a person-centered approach, with a direct potential to impact the quality of life of people with dementia through inclusion, accessibility, and equity. Although there is a growing presence of the literature on design approaches in dementia care settings, there is a need to integrate these findings for a better understanding of the progress in this field. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a scoping review of the literature in seven databases, covering a period of ten years in May 2023. <b>Results:</b> Twenty-nine papers were included and analyzed with a focus on person-centered design and its relationship with inclusion, accessibility, and equity. Based on the identification and analysis of these studies, we discuss the significance of person-centered design, emphasizing its impacts on inclusion, accessibility, and equity. We present a summary of findings and offer recommendations for future research. <b>Conclusions:</b> By exploring and presenting existing practices, resources, and tools tailored to specific needs in dementia care, this research provides information for researchers, designers, and policymakers in developing interventions that prioritize the well-being and dignity of those affected by this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"176-193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Do Green Spaces Mitigate Mental Health Disorders in Tehran? Evidence from 358 Neighborhoods. 绿地能缓解德黑兰的精神疾病吗?来自358个社区的证据。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2024-12-05 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241304004
Mojtaba Shahabi Shahmiri, Pouria Boujari, Zeynab Sadat Fazeli Dehkordi, Seyed Mahdi Khatami
{"title":"Do Green Spaces Mitigate Mental Health Disorders in Tehran? Evidence from 358 Neighborhoods.","authors":"Mojtaba Shahabi Shahmiri, Pouria Boujari, Zeynab Sadat Fazeli Dehkordi, Seyed Mahdi Khatami","doi":"10.1177/19375867241304004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867241304004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>With a prevalence of mental disorders affecting 18 out of every 100 Iranians and a rising urban population, it is crucial to examine the impact of built environments on people's well-being.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>While some studies have conducted individual-level surveys in Iran, this research aims to investigate the potential impact of green spaces on mental health at the neighborhood level in Tehran.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using secondary data from 358 neighborhoods in Tehran in 2011, a linear regression analysis was conducted to investigate the correlation between four green space indicators and three mental health metrics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicate that green space indicators have the potential to mitigate mental disorders in Tehran, with accessibility to green spaces emerging as the most impactful factor among those studied on mental disorders and anxiety. However, no significant association was found with depression when considering intervening variables. The study also found that other green space indicators, such as the ratio of green space in neighborhoods and satisfaction with green spaces, did not show significant effects, underscoring the importance of accessibility over size or quantity of green spaces per person. Additionally, our findings suggest that higher levels of unemployment in neighborhoods have a more pronounced impact on mental disorders among sociodemographic factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Urban planners and designers should prioritize equitable access to green spaces within neighborhoods, rather than focusing solely on size or per capita availability. Additionally, policymakers should recognize that addressing both environmental and socioeconomic factors-rather than just one-can effectively alleviate residents' mental health issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"19375867241304004"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Healing Havens: How Evidence-Based Design is Transforming Medical Spaces Into Therapeutic Environments. 疗养天堂:循证设计如何将医疗空间转变为治疗环境》(Healing Havens: How Evidence-Based Design is Transforming Medical Spaces into Therapeutic Environments)。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-14 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241276123
Cameron Sabet, Alessandro Hammond, Sammer Marzouk
{"title":"Healing Havens: How Evidence-Based Design is Transforming Medical Spaces Into Therapeutic Environments.","authors":"Cameron Sabet, Alessandro Hammond, Sammer Marzouk","doi":"10.1177/19375867241276123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867241276123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore how evidence-based design is transforming healthcare environments into transforming spaces that improve patient outcomes and staff experiences.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Traditional hospital designs often prioritize functionality over patient and staff well-being. This editorial examines the shift toward evidence-based design in healthcare facilities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We review recent studies and case examples demonstrating the impact of thoughtful healthcare design on infection rates, patient recovery, and staff performance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Evidence shows that elements such as private rooms, access to nature, and improved lighting can significantly reduce infections, accelerate healing, and enhance staff satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Implementing evidence-based design principles in healthcare environments can lead to measurable improvements in patient outcomes, staff performance, and overall healthcare quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"19375867241276123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Workspace Layout for Resilient Performance using Social Network Analysis: A Case Study. 利用社交网络分析实现弹性性能的工作空间布局:案例研究。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-16 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241271435
Flavio Sanson Fogliatto, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Jose Miguel Dora, Leandro Miletto Tonetto
{"title":"Workspace Layout for Resilient Performance using Social Network Analysis: A Case Study.","authors":"Flavio Sanson Fogliatto, Tarcisio Abreu Saurin, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Jose Miguel Dora, Leandro Miletto Tonetto","doi":"10.1177/19375867241271435","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241271435","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> To present the social network analysis-based approach used to create a new workspace layout for three hospital services as part of a campus expansion at a large tertiary care public hospital. <b>Objective:</b> To analyze the relationships among service members across four healthcare resilience abilities (monitor, anticipate, respond, and learn) and utilize network metrics to indicate the suitability of a shared workspace layout for the services. <b>Background:</b> The hospital expanded by 70%, providing space for relocating key services-the rapid response team, medical on-call team, and nursing supervision. Initial observations suggested a shared workspace layout based on anecdotal evidence. <b>Method:</b> Stakeholders have reached a consensus on a three-stage process to assess the suitability of a shared workspace layout for these services: first, collecting data on social interactions with a focus on resilience abilities; second, presenting layout alternatives based on sociograms; and third, evaluating these alternatives and devising a strategy for allocating personnel to shifts based on a resilience score derived from social network metrics. <b>Case Study:</b> The examination of social network metrics allowed identifying key individuals contributing to the overall resilience of the three services. Sociograms provided visual representations of how these individuals were spatially distributed within the shared layout. <b>Discussion:</b> The process was designed to shape a resilient layout and incorporated initial data, preferences, and constraints into layout proposals. Additionally, it utilized a resilience score from existing literature to formulate a strategy for staff allocation to shifts, ensuring consistent collective resilience ability across all shifts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"294-314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the Facilitators of the Gerotranscendence Theory: Correlations among Sustainable Behaviors, Biophilic Design, and Nature Connectedness. 探索老年超越理论的促进因素:可持续行为、亲环境设计和与自然的联系之间的相关性。
IF 1.7 4区 医学
Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-16 DOI: 10.1177/19375867241271433
Yasemin Afacan
{"title":"Exploring the Facilitators of the Gerotranscendence Theory: Correlations among Sustainable Behaviors, Biophilic Design, and Nature Connectedness.","authors":"Yasemin Afacan","doi":"10.1177/19375867241271433","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19375867241271433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> This study aims to shift views away from negative perceptions towards aging by exploring the following research question: How are the multiple levels of the gerotranscendence theory influenced by the sustainable behavior and attitude toward the biophilic design of older adults? <b>Background:</b> Improving perceptions of aging is vital for positively impacting both the biological and societal aspects of the global aging phenomenon. <b>Methods:</b> The study utilized a mixed-method design. Initially, 300 older Turkish adults completed self-reported measures including the Gerotranscendence Scale (GS), Pro-environmental Behavior (PB), Environmental Identity Scale (EID), Biophilic Design Importance Level (BDI), and Inclusion of Nature in the Self Scale (INS). Subsequently, the second phase involved diary logs from 30 participants who volunteered during the initial phase. <b>Results:</b> Results indicated that a higher importance level placed on biophilic design was linked to a greater inclusion of nature in the self. Moreover, a stronger interest in nature correlated positively with the gerotranscendence experience. <b>Conclusions:</b> The results bring significant attention to biophilic design, especially its relevance in supporting sustainable environmental behaviors and positive aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":47306,"journal":{"name":"Herd-Health Environments Research & Design Journal","volume":" ","pages":"150-171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11608517/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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