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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Design
  • Patient Experience
  • Facility Management

Background:

  • Limited budgets often hinder the adoption of evidence-based design (EBD) principles in healthcare settings.
  • Implementing EBD can positively impact patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
  • Previous research highlights the benefits of EBD but often lacks focus on cost-effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of implementing EBD elements within a restricted budget of $3500 for a single patient room renovation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of implemented EBD features through user feedback.
  • To identify necessary modifications for successful EBD replication in similar budget-constrained projects.

Main Methods:

  • A single patient room was renovated incorporating selected EBD principles within a $3500 budget.
  • A functional mock-up was created and evaluated using surveys and focus groups.
  • Participants included healthcare staff, patients' visitors, and physicians.

Main Results:

  • The implemented EBD elements were generally perceived as effective by participants.
  • Minor modifications were suggested for optimization before wider implementation.
  • User feedback indicated a positive reception to the design changes.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based design is achievable even with significant budget limitations.
  • User feedback is crucial for refining EBD elements for optimal effectiveness.
  • The study provides practical insights for cost-conscious healthcare facility improvements.