HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Evidence Based Practice | Health Care Management & Administration | Health Research Methods
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The Health Environments Research & Design Journal (HERD) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal whose mission is to enhance the knowledge and practice of evidence-based healthcare design by disseminating research findings, discussing issues and trends, and translating research into practice.
The vision of HERD is to improve measurable healthcare outcomes as a result of enhancing healthcare environments for those receiving and providing care.
HERD is the only journal featuring evidence-based articles on the design of health environments and the design-related outcomes associated with safety, clinical results, organizational performance, economics, and the human experience. The commitment to an interdisciplinary design process is reflected in HERD’s interdisciplinary Editorial Board, with international representatives from healthcare (including nursing, medicine, and healthcare administration), the design industry (architecture, engineering, interiors, graphics, and landscape architecture), environmental and behavioral psychology, neurosciences, systems and organizational effectiveness, art, music, and other complementary fields. The journal centralizes knowledge about healthcare innovations and design while addressing significant industry challenges to improve patient outcomes, reduce errors, and enhance the work environments of healthcare professionals.
As a translational journal linking research to practice, HERD features both rigorous research from academic sources and applied research from practice. Submissions from both scholars and practitioners are welcome. All will be held to high standards.
| D. Kirk Hamilton, PhD, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA |
| Debbie Gregory, DNP, RN | Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., Nashville, TN , USA |
| Shan Jiang, PhD, MLA | GBBN Architects, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Ellen Taylor, PhD, AIA, MBA, EDAC | The Center for Health Design, Concord, CA, USA |
| Eren Rudd | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA |
| Peter Bardwell, FAIA, FACHA | Bardwell + Associates, Columbus, OH, USA |
| Dina Battisto, PhD | University of Clemson, SC, USA |
| Stefano Capolongo, PhD | Professor of Hospital Design & Urban Health, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy |
| Sanja Durmisevic, PhD | Freelance consultancy and research, Rijswijk, The Netherlands |
| Marie Elf, PhD, RN | Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden |
| Milee Herweijer, PhD | Department of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands |
| Gourab Kar, PhD | Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India |
| Warren Kerr, B.Arch, MHP, LFRAIA, AFCHSE | Hames Sharley Architects, Perth, Australia |
| Yolanda Keys, DHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, EDAC | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, USA |
| Stephen Lawless, MD | Retired Chief Clinical Officer, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE, USA |
| Lisa Lim, PhD | Associate Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea |
| Brenda McDermott, MS, EDAC | Defense Health Agency (DHA) Facilities Division |
| Sepideh Olausson, CCRN, RN | Associate Professor, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Debajyoti Pati, PhD, MASA, FIIA, LEED® AP | Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA |
| Erin K. Peavey, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C | HKS Architects, Dallas, TX, USA |
| Nirit Pilosof, PhD, MArch, EDAC | Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Xiaobo Quan, PhD, M.Arch, EDAC | Associate Professor, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA |
| Jane Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ACHA, AAHID | JSR Associates, Inc., Ellicott City, MD, USA |
| Mardelle McCuskey Shepley, D.Arch, FAIA, EDAC, LEED AP | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA |
| Walt Vernon, PE, LEED AP, EDAC, FASHE | Mazzetti GBA |
| Terri Zborowsky, PhD, RN, EDAC, CPXP | HGA Architects & Engineers, MN, USA |
| Frank Zilm, D.Arch, FAIA, FACHA | Frank Zilm & Associates, Kansas City, MO, USA |
| Jaynelle F. Stichler, DNS, RN, EDAC, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN | San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA |
| Naomi A. Sachs, PhD, ASLA, EDAC | University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA |
| Franklin Becker, PhD | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA |
| Rosalyn Cama, FASID, EDAC | Cama Inc., New Haven, CT, USA |
| Yasushi Nagasawa, PhD | Kogakuin University, Tokyo, Japan |
| Blair L. Sadler, JD | Institute for Healthcare Improvement, La Jolla, CA, USA |
| Jaynelle F. Stichler, DNS, RN, EDAC, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN | San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA |
| Roger Ulrich, PhD | Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Robert White, MD | Pediatrix Medical Group, IN, USA |
| Jill Glaser | Project Manager |
| Debra J. Levin, Hon FASID, EDAC | President and CEO |
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Before submitting your manuscript, please read and adhere to the author submission guidelines. To submit an article to the journal, please click here: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/herd.
HERD welcomes qualified peer reviewers! Learn more about how to sign up, how to review, and benefits available to reviewers.
Correspondence or questions concerning HERD submissions may be directed to the individuals listed below:
D. Kirk Hamilton, PhD, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC
HERD Co-editor
Professor of Architecture
Center for Health Systems and Design
Texas A&M University
TAMU 3137
College Station, TX 77843-3137
Phone: 979-862-6606
khamilton@tamu.edu
Jaynelle F. Stichler, DNS, RN, NEA-BC,EDAC, FACHE, FAAN
HERD Co-editor
Professor Emerita, San Diego State University
Sharp Memorial & Sharp Mary Birch Consultant for Research
7930 Frost St., Suite 307
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 619-871-0298
jan.stichler@gmail.com
Naomi A. Sachs, PhD, ASLA, EDAC
Co-Editor
Postdoctoral Associate
Cornell University
Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
Ithaca, NY
nsachs@healinglandscapes.org
Editorial Assistant
Hans R. Linsenbardt, MA, BS
editors@herdjournal.com
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