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Article Information:
Title:
Hospital facilities and the role of evidence-based design
Author(s):
Franklin Becker, Kelley S. Parsons
Journal:
Journal of Facilities Management
Year:
2007
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
263 - 274
DOI:
10.1108/1472596071082259
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – Drawing on recent research related to hospital facilities, this paper aims to discuss the role of evidence-based design in facility planning and design as a key element in helping the field of facility planning and management continue to strengthen professional practice.
Design/methodology/approach – The discussion draws on relevant literature and recent research.
Findings – Evidence-based design is having a major impact on planning and design of hospital facilities, and can play a similar role for other facility types.
Originality/value – Calls for evidence-based design for healthcare facilities abound. This paper discusses important issues surrounding the implementation of an evidence-based design approach that need to be considered for this approach to be successful in all types of facilities.
Keywords:
Evidence-based practice,
Facilities,
Hospitals
Article Type:
Viewpoint
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Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/1472596071082259