Emma Zijlstra

Emma Zijlstra is Lecturer-Researcher at Hanze University's Research Centre for Built Environment (NoorderRuimte). Her PhD research examined hospital environment impacts on patient journeys.

Research focus includes:

• Evidence-based healthcare design
• Patient well-being in clinical settings
• Anxiety reduction through environmental interventions
• Outpatient experience optimization

Recent studies (2024) test Feng Shui and Golden Ratio applications in hospital rooms. Earlier work established nature projections' effectiveness in reducing CT scan anxiety (2017). Recognized as Finalist for Facility Management Researcher of the Year 2017.