Design for critical care an evidence-based approach /
It is now widely recognized that the physical environment has an impact on the physiology, psychology, and sociology of those who experience it. When designing a critical care unit, the demands on the architect or designer working together with the interdisciplinary team of clinicians are highly spe...
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| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Elsevier/Architectural Press,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | ebrary View fulltext via EzAccess MyiLibrary |
| Summary: | It is now widely recognized that the physical environment has an impact on the physiology, psychology, and sociology of those who experience it. When designing a critical care unit, the demands on the architect or designer working together with the interdisciplinary team of clinicians are highly specialized. Good design can have a hugely positive impact in terms of the recovery of patients and their hospital experience as a whole. Good design can also contribute to productivity and quality of the work experience for the staff. 'Design for Critical Care' presents a thorough and insightful guide. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 308 p.) : ill. (some col.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-300) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780080940472 (electronic bk.) 0080940471 (electronic bk.) |