Before renovation: 'fit' of environment to patients, staff studied.
Before undertaking a hospital or clinic renovation project, "expert" opinions are usually gathered from architects, administrators, trustees, etc., but what about the opinions of those who will be most directly affected--the staff and the patients? This article talks about a study, funded by the Regenstrief Institute, which investigated the benefits to be gained by asking questions of that often-ignored group.
D006804:Ergonomics; D006268:Health Facilities; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000523:psychology