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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Design Research
  • Patient Experience Studies
  • Hospital Operations

Background:

  • Inpatient unit design is increasingly recognized for its influence on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Understanding the specific spatial features that enhance patient experience is crucial for healthcare facility development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of inpatient unit design on patient experience and staff responsiveness.
  • To identify specific spatial features, such as visibility, that correlate with improved patient perceptions of care.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective pre-post and cross-sectional study comparing patient experiences in two orthopedic units with different designs.
  • Analysis of Press Ganey and HCAHPS survey data.
  • Room-level analysis using ANOVA and Pearson correlation to assess the impact of visibility metrics on perceived staff responsiveness.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements in almost all patient experience survey items were observed after transitioning to the new unit design.
  • The visibility measure 'metric step depth' significantly impacted patients' perception of staff promptness in responding to call buttons and assistance with toileting.

Conclusions:

  • Inpatient unit design directly contributes to improved patient experience.
  • Spatial features, particularly visibility, are critical factors in enhancing patient perceptions of staff responsiveness and overall care quality.