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Effects of the Physical Environment of Pediatric Healthcare Settings on Health Outcomes of Patient & Family and Staff |
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| Creator | Abdul Halim Babbu, Mazharul Haque |
| Title | Effects of the Physical Environment of Pediatric Healthcare Settings on Health Outcomes of Patient & Family and Staff |
| Contributor | - |
| Publisher | TuEngr Group |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| Journal Vol. | 12 |
| Journal No. | 12 |
| Page no. | 12A12I: 1-12 |
| Keyword | Child-centred care, Hospital design, Health outcomes, Childcare environment, Patient safety, Pediatric patient, Healthcare environment, Access to garden, Hospital layout, Hospital rooms, Hospital orientation, Hospital light, Hospital ventilation, PICO, Paediatric healthcare, PRISMA. |
| URL Website | http://TuEngr.com/Vol12_12.html |
| Website title | ITJEMAST V12(12) 2021 @ TuEngr.com |
| ISSN | 2228-9860 |
| Abstract | This study identifies, evaluates, and synthesizes the recent literature related to the pediatric healing environment and presents the impact of physical environments on the health outcomes of pediatric patients, families, and staff. Background: Recent studies have shown that the physical environment has an increasing impact on health outcomes, however, the effects of the physical environment of the pediatric healthcare settings on health outcomes of patients, families, and staff have not been extensively investigated. Methods: A multi-phased approach was adopted to review literature, including a literature search, screening, and selection of literature, its appraisal, and discussion. Electronic databases: Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched to find peer-reviewed articles between 2000 to 2020. Finally, a total of 38 peer-reviewed articles were examined and discussed. Results: The findings suggest that design strategies, such as improved layout, proper rooms, orientation, adequate light & ventilation, positive distraction, and play can help patients achieve better outcomes. The result is grouped into seven research themes. (1) architectural features; (2) interior design features; (3) environmental attributes; (4) access to nature; (5) artwork & thematic design; (6) interactive technologies and positive distractions; (7) family and peer support. Conclusion: The result indicates that an appropriately designed pediatric healthcare environment has several positive effects, including lower levels of anxiety and fear among patients, improved family experience, and improved staff satisfaction with the work environment. |
