Background Falls are a worrying and growing phenomenon worldwide that especially
affects the elderly. With the development of technology, one way of studying the real-life falls …

Falls are the leading causes of injury and injury-related deaths in older adults. This review
examined the role of interior-scale elements of living environments, including homes …

The increasing aging population highlights the critical need for elderly-friendly architectural
environments. Existing architecture design guidelines often overlook the varied needs of …

Background Falls remain an important problem for older people in hospital, particularly
those with high falls risk. This mixed methods study investigated the association between …

Purpose: This inquiry aims to develop an appraisal tool to offer greater granularity in
weighing evidence in the field of healthcare design research. Background: In evidence …

Background Falls from height are a common cause of marbidity and mortality. The aim of this
study is to examine the characteristics of the victims, the circumstances of the fall and …

Healthcare environment design evaluation (HEDE) can help create a safe environment, and
interpersonal visibility among users is a key metric for assessing the safety of HEDE due to …

Background Strict patient isolation in hospital is associated with adverse health outcomes.
However, there is a lack of high‐quality evidence for effective interventions to improve safety …

Objectives: Falls in hospitals pose a significant safety risk, leading to injuries, prolonged
hospitalization, and lasting complications. This study explores the potential of augmented …

Visibility enables or prohibits healthcare professionals' ability to monitor, control, or manage
situations in healthcare settings. Visibility has a significant impact on patient safety, including …