User Evaluation of Neonatology Ward Design

Higuera-Trujillo, Juan Luis; Aviñó, Antoni Montañana i; Llinares, Carmen

doi:10.1177/1937586716641275

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“…Due to their early developmental stage, neonates are particularly vulnerable to the effects of environmental stressors in the NICU (Trujillo et al, 2017). Several studies indicate that excessive noise (Jonckheer et al, 2004) and inadequate or inappropriate lighting (Trujillo et al, 2017; White, 2020) can have significant negative effects on neonatal development. The potential detrimental effect of color on neonates, however, is less studied, perhaps because neonates are not yet able to perceive color to the same degree as adults due to retinal and cortical immaturity (e.g., Yuodelis & Hendrickson, 1986).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies typically involve gaze measures, although researchers have also gathered evidence using visual evoked potentials and psychophysical methods (Skelton et al, 2022). Due to their early developmental stage, neonates are particularly vulnerable to the effects of environmental stressors in the NICU (Trujillo et al, 2017). Several studies indicate that excessive noise (Jonckheer et al, 2004) and inadequate or inappropriate lighting (Trujillo et al, 2017;White, 2020) can have significant negative effects on neonatal development.…”

Section: Color Studies In Nicusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Adult Occupants of NICUs. Trujillo et al (2017) utilized two complementary methodologies to arrive at guidelines based on emotional responses: focus groups to qualitatively explore information and concepts, and semantic differential questionnaires to uncover the conceptual framework that occupants use to evaluate their physical environments. Both study groups were composed of doctors, nurses, and parents.…”

Section: Color Studies In Nicusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Color and NICU Design

Shepley

Ames

Lin

2023

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Purpose: The appropriate use of color in healthcare settings has been a topic of interest for designers and researchers, and the need for evidence-based standards evident. The purpose of this article is to summarize recent research on color as applicable to neonatal intensive care units and to propose standards for color in these settings. Background: Research on this topic is limited due to difficulties associated with constructing research protocols, challenges in setting parameters for the independent variable (color), and the need to simultaneously address infants, families, and caregivers. Methods: For our literature review, the following research question was developed: Does the use of color in the design of the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) impact health outcomes in newborn infants, families, and/or staff? Using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for conducting a structured literature review, we (1) identified the research question, (2) identified relevant studies, (3) selected studies, and (4) collated and summarized the results. Only four papers were found regarding NICUs, so the search was expanded to include related healthcare and authors reporting on best practice. Results: Overall, the primary research focused on behavioral or physiological outcomes including the role of wayfinding and art, the impact of lighting on color, and tools for evaluating the impact of color. Best practice recommendations sometimes reflected the primary research but occasionally provided contradictory advice. Conclusions: Based on the reviewed literature, five topics are addressed: palette malleability; the use of the primary colors, blue, red, and yellow; and the relationship between light and color.

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Section: Color Studies In Nicusmentioning

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Color and NICU Design

Shepley

Ames

Lin

2023

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“…Semantic differential has also been used in the context of Kansei engineering, which is a product development method that translates the underlying structure into configurations of variables [151]. It has been applied in different contexts, including the architectural [152][153][154] and urban planning [153,155].…”

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The Cognitive-Emotional Design and Study of Architectural Space: A Scoping Review of Neuroarchitecture and Its Precursor Approaches

Higuera-Trujillo

Llinares

Macagno

2021

Sensors

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Humans respond cognitively and emotionally to the built environment. The modern possibility of recording the neural activity of subjects during exposure to environmental situations, using neuroscientific techniques and virtual reality, provides a promising framework for future design and studies of the built environment. The discipline derived is termed “neuroarchitecture”. Given neuroarchitecture’s transdisciplinary nature, it progresses needs to be reviewed in a contextualised way, together with its precursor approaches. The present article presents a scoping review, which maps out the broad areas on which the new discipline is based. The limitations, controversies, benefits, impact on the professional sectors involved, and potential of neuroarchitecture and its precursors’ approaches are critically addressed.

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