... by designers and HFMs to create and manage health-care environments to improve POs, increase staff efficiency and well-being and ensure operational efficiency. Conversely, participants’ unawareness of the EBD approach of relying on scientific research data in health-care design decisions calls for awareness...

... on the opinions of health-care design professionals and academics on how hospital design can help address these challenges in the future. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was sent to health-care design professional and academics from 30 countries. The number of participants was 56 respondents who...

... implications This study provides health-care designers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when designing TRs. It will cover key considerations such as room layout, equipment selection, lighting and controls. Implementing the strategies will help minimize negative patient outcomes...

... first-hand, in-depth data through participant observation. Building performance Evidence-based design Emergency department Health-care design Stakeholder involvement Usability Expectations in the performance of health-care facilities (HCF) are dynamic due to changes in desired...

...’ opinion through a questionnaire survey. 05 05 2018 09 12 2018 15 02 2019 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Health-care facilities Facility management Floor finishes Floor finish selection criteria Health-care...