Hospital facilities and the role of evidence-based design

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Title:	Hospital facilities and the role of evidence-based design
Author(s):	Franklin Becker, (Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA), Kelley S. Parsons, (Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA)
Citation:	Franklin Becker, Kelley S. Parsons, (2007) "Hospital facilities and the role of evidence-based design", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 5 Iss: 4, pp.263 - 274
Keywords:	Evidence-based practice, Facilities, Hospitals
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/1472596071082259 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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.