ABSTRACT
It is now widely recognized that the physical environment has an impact on the physiology,
psychology, and sociology of those who experience it. When designing a critical care unit,
the demands on the architect or designer working together with the interdisciplinary team
of clinicians are highly specialized. Good design can have a hugely positive impact in terms
of the recovery of patients and their hospital experience as a whole. Good design can also
contribute to productivity and quality of the work experience for the staff.
'Design for Critical Care' presents a thorough and insightful guide to the very best practice
in intensive care design, focusing on design that has been successful and benefi cial to both
hospital staff and hospital patients. By making the connection between research evidence and
design practice, Hamilton and Shepley present an holistic approach that outlines the future for
successful design for critical care settings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |54 pages
Better Design for Better Outcomes
chapter |7 pages
Evidence-Based Design and Applied Research
chapter |44 pages
Facility Design for Critical Care
part |96 pages
The Physical Setting
chapter |27 pages
Design of the Unit
chapter |42 pages
Design of Patient and Family Spaces
chapter |24 pages
Design of the Staff Support Spaces
part |79 pages
Research on Persons and Environment
chapter |41 pages
Creating Therapeutic Environments for Critical Care
chapter |26 pages
The People
chapter |9 pages
Activities and Behavior
part |32 pages
Path to a Bright Future