Structure and Function: Planning a New Intensive Care Unit to Optimize Patient Care
To survey the recent medical literature reporting effects of intensive care unit (ICU) design on patients’ and family members’ well-being, safety and functionality. Features of ICU design linked to the needs of patients and their family are single-rooms, privacy, quiet surrounding, exposure to dayl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.yogunbakimderg.com/article_7300/Structure-And-Function-Planning-A-New-Intensive-Care-Unit-To-Optimize-Patient-Care |
| Summary: | To survey the recent medical literature reporting effects of intensive care unit (ICU) design on patients’ and family members’ well-being, safety and functionality. Features of ICU design linked to the needs of patients and their family are single-rooms, privacy, quiet surrounding, exposure to daylight, views of nature, prevention of infection, a family area and open visiting hours. Other features such as safety, working procedures, ergonomics and logistics have a direct impact on the patient care and the nursing and medical personnel. An organization structured on the needs of the patient and their family is mandatory in designing a new intensive care. The main aims in the design of a new department should be patient centered care, safety, functionality, innovation and a future-proof concept. |
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| ISSN: | 2146-6416 2147-267X |