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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Design Research
  • Building Performance Evaluation
  • Human-Environment Interaction

Background:

  • Observation tools are vital for understanding healthcare building design's impact on users and organizations.
  • Current case studies often struggle to isolate specific design features influencing outcomes.
  • There's a need for structured observation methods to enhance research reliability and knowledge synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the purpose, usability, and effectiveness of three spatial observation tools in a hospital ward design study.
  • To provide insights into the advantages, disadvantages, and potential improvements of these tools.
  • To guide the selection and application of observation tools in healthcare design research, particularly for pre- and post-occupancy evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized three distinct spatial observation tools: a checklist-style matrix (Centre for Health Design), a one-time spatial inventory, and a recurring observation tool.
  • Adapted the Smart Sustainable Offices method for healthcare environments for the latter two tools.
  • Documented design features, user activities, and behaviors across various hospital ward spaces.

Main Results:

  • The study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate tools aligned with specific research objectives.
  • Reflections offer practical guidance for using observation tools in healthcare settings.
  • Documenting spatial contexts and reusing tools can enhance study findings and enable cross-study comparisons.

Conclusions:

  • Structured observation tools are essential for advancing healthcare building design research.
  • Further development and application of these tools can improve the understanding of design's impact on health and organizational outcomes.
  • Future research could leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced analysis of observational data.