HERD

Aims & Scope

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 representatives from healthcare (including nursing, medicine, and healthcare administration), the design industry (architecture, engineering, interiors, graphics), 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.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.608

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	43

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9536

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	664

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Review of the Research Literature on Evidence-Based Healthcare Design

  Citation: 893

  Authors: Roger S., Craig, Xuemei, Jennifer, Hyun-Bo, Young-Seon, Xiaobo, Anjali

• Qualitative Descriptive Methods in Health Science Research

  Citation: 831

  Authors: Karen Jiggins, Bronwynne

• How to Write a Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Debajyoti, Lesa N.

• We Agree, Don’t We? The Delphi Method for Health Environments Research

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Ellen

• A Conceptual Framework for the Domain of Evidence-Based Design

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Roger S., Leonard L., Xiaobo, Janet Turner

• Impact of the Design of the Built Environment on People with Dementia: An Evidence-Based Review

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Gesine, Kathrin, Tom

• Wayfinding for People with Dementia: A Review of the Role of Architectural Design

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Gesine

• Stressed Spaces: Mental Health and Architecture

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Kathleen, Mads, Damien, Clemence, Amanda, Lauren

• Restorative Design Features for Hospital Staff Break Areas

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Adeleh, Mardelle, Susan, Chanam, James

• The Impact of Environmental Design on Teamwork and Communication in Healthcare Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Arsalan, D. Kirk, Debajyoti

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