Background: A positive distraction is a significant environmental feature that introduces
positive feelings by diverting attention from stress or anxious thoughts. Existing research has …

Despite the well-known benefits of healing gardens for children in healthcare facilities,
policies and guidelines for their implementation are lacking, leading to their undervaluation …

This study demonstrates the needs for developing the design of our hospitals to play a
tangible role in the restoration of their patients. The investigative review of research literature …

Hospitalization of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a challenge for
paediatric nurses. The literature reveals a lack of knowledge among the clinical and …

Background: Some children with disabilities (CWD) frequently visit pediatric healthcare
settings for appointments. Their age, disability, and regular visits mean that they have …

Purpose To explore the experiences and needs of parents while waiting for their children
undergoing surgery. Designs and Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. A …

Objective: This study fills the gap in literature by examining the design elements preferred in
psychotherapy waiting rooms. Background: Studies have examined waiting rooms in …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe families' perceptions of relational practice
when interacting with health care professionals in emergency departments in the South …

Recent studies have reported contrasting results in the socio-emotional adjustment of Italian
adolescents with cochlear implants (CIs). The aim of the present study is to explore the …

Objective: This article evaluates the effects of technology integration and design features in
clinical exam rooms on examination experiences, communication, and satisfaction …