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Area of Science:

• Pediatric healthcare design
• Child and family centered care

Background:

• Designing healthcare environments requires understanding diverse user needs.
• Previous pediatric ward designs may not fully incorporate patient and family perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To gather user-generated insights for the creation of a new pediatric ward.
• To identify key factors influencing the design of a child-friendly and functional hospital environment.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative data collection through interviews and discussions.
• Involving children, their families, and healthcare staff in the design process.

Main Results:

• Identification of previously unrecognized needs and preferences from all user groups.
• Valuable, actionable information for optimizing the new ward's layout, amenities, and overall atmosphere.

Conclusions:

• A collaborative, user-centered approach yields critical data for effective pediatric ward design.
• Incorporating direct feedback from children, families, and staff is essential for creating supportive and therapeutic healthcare settings.