title: Same-handed patient room configurations: anecdotal and empirical evidence.
abstract: Same-handed patient room design has been noted to improve patient and nurse outcomes. This facility design article expands the knowledge of nurse leaders and their competencies in health facility design, enabling them to take leadership roles in design efforts. This article explores assumptions and anecdotal and empirical evidence about the same-handed room design concept.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, San Diego State University, and Consultant for Research and Professional Development, Sharp Metro Campus, San Diego, CA, USA. jstichler@aol.com
authors.forename: Jaynelle F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Stichler
authors.forename: Cyndi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D036262:Empirical Research; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010362:Patients' Rooms