title: A holistic approach to ward design.
abstract: Three Iranian academics examine how existing experience in inpatient and other ward design can be harnessed to ensure the creation of comfortable, relaxing and, as far as is possible, individually "tailored" hospital accommodation in the future.
authors.affiliation: School of Architecture and Urban Studies, Iran University of Science and Technology.
authors.forename: Farhang
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mozaffar
authors.forename: Seyyed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jamaleddin
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khakzand
mesh_terms: D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D007492:Iran; D017060:Patient Satisfaction