Research Projects

Jersey Shore Hospital Nursing Units Study

This is a “before and after” study to better understand the effect of such a “neighborhood” design on staff communication patterns and their resultant patient outcomes.
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The Ecology of the Patient Visit: Weill Cornell Medical College Phase 1

This study examined the relationship between the attractiveness of the physical environment of healthcare facilities and patient perceptions of quality, service, and waiting time.
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The Ecology of the Patient Visit: Weill Cornell Medical College Phase 2

This study is the second phase of a study comparing patients’ perceived quality of care in ambulatory facilities that differ markedly in their physical attractiveness.
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Cayuga Medical Center Phase 1

This study examined the relationships among physical design and communication patterns, job stress and job satisfaction, and teamwork and collaboration among multi-disciplinary care providers.
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Cayuga Medical Center Phase 2

To allow staff to become fully familiar with the new ICCU, as well as for a number of organizational factors to stabilize, Phase 2 of the CMC study occurred more than a year after the initial move
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Crouse Hospital New Nurse Graduates Study

This study explored the relationships between the layout of the physical environment, interaction patterns, opportunities for informal learning, stress, and the gaining of competencies.
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