Obeidat, B and Zahrawi, R (2024) Exploring the impact of built environment design on oncology inpatient rooms: A single-based study of King Abdullah University Hospital. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(4), pp. 972-995. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
The recognized impact of healthcare facility design on patient well-being prompted this investigation into the influence of design variables on patient satisfaction and length of stay (LOS) within a single-center oncology unit. A survey-based methodology was employed at King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) to gather data from 88 participants. The study focused on inpatient rooms on the 10th floor, comparing single and shared accommodations. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in LOS between the two room types, with patients in single rooms experiencing shorter stays and higher satisfaction. Privacy (PR) received the highest mean score in participant evaluations, followed by social support (SS) and physical support (PS) features. Visual appearance (VA) received the lowest mean score. The correlation analysis showed a significant negative correlation between privacy, visual appearance, and LOS (p < 0.01), indicating that greater privacy and better views (implicated by the visual appearance score) are associated with shorter LOS. Correlations between physical support, social support, and LOS were weak and not statistically significant. These findings underscore the importance of room configuration in shaping the patient experience within oncology units and highlight the pivotal role of design in influencing patient outcomes. They also stress the need for human-centric considerations in healthcare facility design. This knowledge can guide healthcare professionals, architects, and policymakers in optimizing spaces for oncology patients, illustrating how the interplay between the built environment and patient experiences can potentially reshape patient care.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | built environment design variable; Jordan; length of stay; oncology patient; survey-based design; questionaire survey |
| Index terms: | well-being, methodology, configuration, investigation, privacy, architect, built environment, Jordan, satisfaction, correlation analysis, survey, statistical analysis |
| Subjects: | research methods, Geography, statistical analysis, systems engineering, professional ethics, infrastructure and transport systems, mental health and wellbeing, data collection methods, profession, project delivery, data science |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Urban Studies, Roles and Professions, Health and Safety, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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