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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Design
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Design

Background:

  • Wayfinding in healthcare settings remains a significant challenge despite established design principles.
  • A key reason for this is the infrequent evaluation of wayfinding systems with end-users before their official implementation.
  • Existing systems are often confusing, incomplete, or frustrating for patients and visitors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide healthcare facility designers with a structured process for evaluating and optimizing wayfinding systems.
  • To improve the patient experience by preventing the implementation of ineffective navigation aids.
  • To offer a methodology for identifying and addressing wayfinding challenges prior to system deployment.

Main Methods:

  • The methodology applies usability testing principles to wayfinding system design.
  • End-users navigate a prototype environment using simulated signage and wayfinding elements.
  • This process identifies system effectiveness and pinpoints areas for improvement.

Main Results:

  • The structured testing process allows for iterative refinement of wayfinding designs.
  • User feedback directly informs design optimization, leading to more intuitive systems.
  • The methodology was specifically developed and tested within an emergency department context.

Conclusions:

  • This methodology offers a robust, structured approach to testing and enhancing hospital wayfinding systems.
  • Pre-implementation evaluation ensures that final designs are user-centered and effective.
  • Optimized wayfinding contributes to a less stressful and more positive patient experience.