The architectural healthcare environment and its effects on patient health outcomes. A report on an NHS Estates funded research project
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Examines the effects of the architectural environment on the lives of patients and to some extent staff in two NHS hospitals, one each in the general medical and the mental health sectors. Examines patients' reactions to the environment and the health outcomes that resulted from their treatment in it. Identifies architectural factors responsible for these effects.
ISBN
9780113224807
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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