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Health Environments Research & Design (HERD) is an international, interprofessional, peer-reviewed journal that features research and methodology papers, theory articles, case studies, and book reviews focused on the effects of health environments and design on patient, provider, and organizational outcomes. Learn more about how to sign up, how to review, and benefits available to reviewers. View full journal description

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Housing Accessibility at Home and Rehabilitation Outcomes After a Stroke: An Explorative Study

  • Marie Elf PhD
  • Björn Slaug PhD
  • Charlotte Ytterberg PhD
  • Ann Heylighen PhD
  • Maya Kylén PhD
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Color and NICU Design

  • Mardelle McCuskey Shepley DArch
  • Rebecca L. Ames MS
  • Connie Y. Lin MA
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The Effects of the Ward Environment and Language in Palliative Care: A Qualitative Exploratory Study of Victorian Nurses’ Perspectives

  • Elizabeth M. Miller PhD Candidate,Grad Cert (Past Couns), BN (Hons), RN
  • Joanne E. Porter PhD, MN,Grad Dip CC,Grad Dip HSM, Grad Cert Ed,BN,RN
  • Michael S. Barbagallo PhD,Grad Cert (Tert. Ed),BSc (Hons)
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Why an Evidence-Based Design Process Makes Sense; or Just Do What’s Right

  • D. Kirk Hamilton PhD, MSOD, B.Arch
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How to Write a Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Debajyoti Pati PhD, FIIA, IDEC, LEED AP
  • Lesa N. Lorusso MBA, MS Arch
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Effects of Birthing Room Design on Maternal and Neonate Outcomes: A Systematic Review

  • Christina Nilsson RN, RM, PhD
  • Helle Wijk RN, PhD
  • Lina Höglund RN, RM, MNSc
  • Helen Sjöblom
  • Eva Hessman
  • Marie Berg RN, RM, PhD
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Building for Change: Comparative Case Study of Hospital Architecture

  • Nirit Putievsky Pilosof PhD, MArch II, EDAC
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We Agree, Don’t We? The Delphi Method for Health Environments Research

  • Ellen Taylor PhD, AIA, MBA, EDAC
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Editorial
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Access to Nature Has Always Been Important; With COVID-19, It Is Essential

  • A. Sachs Naomi PhD, MLA, EDAC
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Review article
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Effects of Birthing Room Design on Maternal and Neonate Outcomes: A Systematic Review

  • Christina Nilsson RN, RM, PhD
  • Helle Wijk RN, PhD
  • Lina Höglund RN, RM, MNSc
  • Helen Sjöblom
  • Eva Hessman
  • Marie Berg RN, RM, PhD
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Influence of Nature at the Time of the Pandemic: An Experience-Based Survey at the Time of SARS-CoV-2 to Demonstrate How Even a Short Break in Nature Can Reduce Stress for Healthcare Staff

  • Marco Gola PhD, M.Arch
  • Monica Botta M.Arch
  • Anna Lisa D’Aniello Dipl. NLP
  • Stefano Capolongo PhD, M.Arch
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Kirk Hamilton on the Definition of Evidence-Based Design

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