Using Clinical Simulation Centers to Test Design Interventions: A                     Pilot Study of Lighting and Color Modifications

Gray, Whitney Austin; Kesten, Karen; Hurst, Stephen; Day, Tama Duffy; Anderko, Laura

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“…Some environmental factors can increase nurses' level of stress, which is associated with lower quality of care (Smith et al, 2001). Because the design of the built environment can impact the performance of the occupants, however, nursing stations can also create conditions in which nurses' performance can thrive (Grey, 2012).…”

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Centralized vs. Decentralized Nursing Stations: An Evaluation of the Implications of Communication Technologies in Healthcare

Bayramzadeh¹,

Alkazemi²

2014

HERD

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Centralized vs. Decentralized Nursing Stations: An Evaluation of the Implications of Communication Technologies in Healthcare

Bayramzadeh¹,

Alkazemi²

2014

HERD

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“…Past research analyzed the stimuli of patients to various colors but without conducting the study in a real-life setting [7,29,30]. While some other investigations focused on the effects of healthcare environment, in general evidence regarding the impact of col-Positive effect of colors and art in patient rooms on patient recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty K original article ors on patients' postoperative rehabilitation is lacking [6,18].…”

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Positive effect of colors and art in patient rooms on patient recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty

Eminovic

Vincze

Fink

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Wien Klin Wochenschr

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Summary Background Environmental stimuli and well-being are considered to be significant factors in patients’ rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to describe the effect of colors and art in hospital rooms on patients’ recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty. Methods We performed a prospective randomized, controlled study including 80 patients. The intervention group was randomized to colored patient rooms while the control group received medical care in conventional patient rooms. Data were collected preoperatively and postoperatively (3 and 6 days after operation). We measured mood, anxiety and depression, quality of life (QOL) and pain. Results Significantly better QOL summary scores were measured in the intervention group (6 days postoperative) compared to the control group (physical component summary score 37.1 ± 5.0 vs. 34.1 ± 6.7; p = 0.029 and mental component summary score 51.6 ± 6.6 vs. 47.2 ± 8.4; p = 0.015). Postoperatively, we found decreased total mood scores in both groups showing better results for the intervention group without significant differences (p = 0.353; p = 0.711). Conclusion The use of colors in hospital rooms is an effective intervention to improve well-being and to enhance faster rehabilitation. We could demonstrate a positive effect of colors on patients’ postoperative QOL.

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“…Patient rooms. Gray et al (2012) used room simulations to measure self-reported nurse stress, alertness, and satisfaction. Blue spatial color patterning was used to organize equipment on the wall of a patient room.…”

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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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Using Clinical Simulation Centers to Test Design Interventions: A Pilot Study of Lighting and Color Modifications

Abstract: This study reinforces the use of validated survey tools to measure stress, alertness, and satisfaction. Results support human-centered design approaches by evaluating the effect on nurses in an experimental setting.

Cited by 18 publications

References 39 publications

Centralized vs. Decentralized Nursing Stations: An Evaluation of the Implications of Communication Technologies in Healthcare

Centralized vs. Decentralized Nursing Stations: An Evaluation of the Implications of Communication Technologies in Healthcare

Positive effect of colors and art in patient rooms on patient recovery after total hip or knee arthroplasty

Color and NICU Design

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