Susan Rodiek

TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors explored the stress recovery effects of different videotaped scenes, using six urban parks and one urban roadway scene, and found that nature-based urban park scenes relieved stress and restored attentional levels.

TL;DR: The results of this empirical study support the conclusion that improvements in the restorative quality of break areas may significantly improve nurses’ satisfaction and stress reduction, potentially leading to improved care for the patients they serve.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined how the physical environment supports outdoor usage in assisted living, and found that older adults in long-term care facilities have been found to value spending time outdoors, and studies suggest they may potentially derive health benefits.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors used visual simulation methods to assess the restorative potential of specific design features in hospital staff break areas, investigating nature-related indoor decor, daylight, window views, and direct access to outdoor environments.

TL;DR: The results of this empirical study support the conclusion that improvements in healthcare facility policies regarding staff breaks, as well as the creation of better-designed break areas, can be of significant benefit for nurses and the patients that they serve.