Journal article
Design Implications to Increase Utilization of Stairwells
Workplace health & safety, Vol.64(2), pp.57-64
02/2016
DOI: 10.1177/2165079915612789
PMID: 26585172
Abstract
Stairwell use is a cost-effective opportunity to increase physical activity. Although stairwell use can integrate moderate physical activity in daily work routines, little information is available to guide architects and engineers on how to design facilities that promote stairwell use. This study examined the reasons behind using stairwells versus elevators through a case study at a teaching hospital. A broad range of physical design recommendations were evaluated to understand how the design of stairwells can encourage hospital staff and students to use them. An online survey was used to collect data. Findings indicated travel distance and travel direction as primary reasons for preferring elevators. Design recommendations such as motivational signs and physical movement reinforcements (e.g., cardio indicators) are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Design Implications to Increase Utilization of Stairwells
- Creators
- Afrooz Moatari-Kazerouni - Polytechnique MontréalPriyadarshini Pennathur - University of IowaSharon J Tucker - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsLuke A Leyden - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Workplace health & safety, Vol.64(2), pp.57-64
- DOI
- 10.1177/2165079915612789
- PMID
- 26585172
- ISSN
- 2165-0799
- eISSN
- 2165-0969
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2016
- Academic Unit
- Industrial and Systems Engineering; Nursing; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984187062002771
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