Florida Hospital Waterman (Tavares, FL) experimented with a new patient room furniture arrangement when moving a 30-bed unit into some shelled space. The idea was that patient satisfaction would increase if the headwalls of patient beds were NOT visible from the corridor. This configuration was thought to increase privacy and decrease noise. The architects studied the results on an existing unit and then on the new unit and found mixed results. The patients did find the new unit quieter but caregivers were neutral about recommending the new design.
Sources:
Ferenc, J. (2016, July 20). Study tests one way to change patient room design and satisfaction. Health Facilities Management. Click here: http://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/2342-study-tests-one-way-to-change-patient-room-design-and-satisfaction
GS&P wins Certificate of Research Excellence for study on patient room orientation. (2015, Oct. 16). Press release. Click here: http://www.greshamsmith.com/news/awards/gs-amp-p-wins-core-award-for-study-on-patient-room Posted by AHA Resource Center (312) 422-2050, rc@aha.org
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