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Studies on surface and airborne transmission
The Center for Health Design shares research on how the virus spreads in the physical environment
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Energy efficiency and health care design
Three studies that show how design can help to achieve economic, environmental and societal/person-centered goals
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Immersive technology for hospital design
Virtual and augmented reality create new opportunities for building design and evaluation
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Optimizing patient control in cancer care
Recent studies explore facility design concepts for cancer care facilities
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The role of visibility in health care facilities
Recent studies look into the effects design can have on staff communication and teamwork
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Can design influence nurse well-being?
Studies show that health care design can help to reduce burnout among clinical staff
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Health care design and infection prevention
Three studies highlight strategies to keep health care surfaces safe and clean
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Using green space in health care settings
New studies support the benefits of access to green space in patient care
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