Purpose: The aim of this article is to provide a narrative overview of theories that are
available in the published literature on wayfinding in interior environments. Background …

Objectives: Identify aspects of the physical environment that inform wayfinding for visitors.
Compare and contrast the identified elements in frequency of use. Gain an understanding of …

Wayfinding is an issue in complex facilities—including hospitals, airports, and office
buildings—and wayfinding difficulties are associated with negative psychological and …

The ability to successfully navigate in healthcare facilities is an important goal for patients,
visitors, and staff. Despite the fundamental nature of such behavior, it is not infrequent for …

The physical setting is the patient's first impression of a healthcare facility and an important
factor for their perception of care quality and their overall satisfaction. Wayfinding difficulties …

Objectives Wayfinding in hospitals is a complex problem since patients, who are likely to be
under stress, may have to navigate their way to multiple locations in the course of a single …

Human wayfinding is a goal-directed process of determining routes through an unfamiliar
environment. Understanding wayfinding behavior has important implications for our ability to …

Objective: This present literature review explores current issues and research
inconsistencies regarding the design of hospital circulation zones and the associated health …

The traditional use of signs has failed to overcome the problem of wayfinding in hospitals. As
wayfinding problems are clearly linked to healthcare outcomes there is need to find a more …

A videotape simulation of the entrance drive to the new University of Michigan Hospital was
used to test the effect on turning behavior of constructing a parking deck entrance directly off …