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Item Therapeutic Waiting Areas: A Study of Perceptions of Patients and their Companions in Hospitals(Journal of Current Trends in Nursing and Health Care, 2025-05-19) Lawal, Lateef Ademola; Makun, Charles Yakubu; Ogunbajo, Rukaiyat Adeola; Obideyi, TaiwoThe waiting area has an influence on patients and their companions and plays an important role in accessing medical services. Research suggests that hospitals are stressful environments, with high levels of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety. While the impact of healing and therapeutic features on patients’ in waiting areas of healthcare settings is known in Western cultures and contexts, there has been little or no research focused on the therapeutic features in waiting areas, particularly in Nigeria. This present study examined the perceptions of the features of therapeutic waiting areas and their effects on patients’ hospital experience, stress, and perceived relaxation. A survey questionnaire was employed to collect data from patients and their companions at two hospitals in North Central, Nigeria about their perceptions of therapeutic features in the waiting areas. The data were analysed using standard statistical methods. The results from this study demonstrated the significant importance of having well-designed waiting areas/rooms equipped with appropriate furniture in healthcare settings for the comfort of patients and carers. Additionally, views of nature, waiting areas with easy access to natural greenery, the presence of large windows, and calming and relaxing colours were identified as features that improve visual connection to nature and increased positive feelings and moods. The study, the first in a series of waiting room studies in Nigeria, provides valuable insights that can be useful for designing waiting areas in healthcare facilities. It also has the potential for fostering comfortable waiting areas for the wellbeing of patients and users in healthcare environments.Item Environmental Risks and the Effects of Noise on Residents' Quality of Life and Well-being in Nigerian Urban Residential Environment(Frontiers in Water and Environment, 2025) Akande, Oluwafemi K.; Akinbami, Ademola A.; Akeremale, Igbayemi D.; John, Ayuba B.; Haruna, Aisha G.; Oshineye, Adegbenga A.; Lawal, Lateef Ademola; Anikor, Emmanuel M.; Sola-Adebiyi, Oyeyemi P.Environmental noise pollution is becoming a major concern in cities around the world, with serious consequences for public health and quality of life. In Nigeria, increasing urbanisation and uncontrolled urban growth have exacerbated noise pollution from transportation, industrial activity, and commercial hubs. This study examined environmental risks connected with noise pollution and its impact on residents' quality of life in Nigerian cities. The study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating noise level measurements (using a sound pressure level meter), resident questionnaire surveys (n=880), and spatial analysis to determine noise hotspots in the city centre. and their relationship to household satisfaction. The findings were compared to national (50 dBA) and worldwide (55 dBA) standards by the WHO. The findings revealed that noise from places of worship and road noise were highly rated, with about 75% of respondents reporting that environmental noise has a negative influence on their quality of life. The study recommended a synergistic approach to built environment design, design quality of residential buildings, and interventions by architects and other built environment experts to combat urban environmental pollution in residential settings. The study contributes to urban policy through its recommendations for noise mitigation measures and urban design frameworks that encourage healthier living conditions.Item Users’ Perception on Visual Enhancement Features in Heritage Museums in Nigeria(Hummingbird Researich International, 2024-01) Omilola, Ilim Tayo; Lawal, Lateef AdemolaMuseums serve as links between the past and present, serving as symbolic monuments for the preservation of culture, including past and contemporary history. They are essential to the preservation and presentation of the tangible and intangible aspects of a country’s or community’s cultural heritage. Research about heritage museums has primarily focused on values of historical artefacts, but the creative and aesthetic aspects of the museum in terms of ambiance, such as lighting, spatial and interior design have been scant. This undervaluing of these aspects may lead to a decreased appreciation and understanding of artefacts, undervalued engagement, and a less than ideal visitors’ experiences. The aim of this study is to assess visitors’ perceptions of visual enhancement features on the users’ overall experiences. The study utilised a survey questionnaire methodology, gathering data from 212 participants using an online Google Forms platform. The result of the study demonstrated the importance of well-balanced lighting, carefully designed interior choices and a well-organised spatial layout in providing visitors with a visually appealing and captivating experience.