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Evidence-based healthcare design

Title
Evidence-based healthcare design / Rosalyn Cama ; foreword by Craig Zimring.
Author
Cama, Rosalyn.
Publication
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2009], ©2009.

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Description
xvi, 256 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color); 24 cm.
Summary
"Written by an expert practitioner and endorsed by the American Society of Interior Designers, the book guides readers through a four-step, cross-disciplinary design methodology that fosters healing, quality performance, and safety in the design of the healthcare environment. In addition, case studies showcase nine of the best contemporary healthcare facilities designed based on sound evidence."--BOOK JACKET.
Series Statement
A Wiley book on evidence-based design
Uniform Title
Wiley book on evidence-based design.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Foreword: The Practical Use of Evidence in Design / Craig M. Zimring -- Introduction. The Long View -- Pt. I. Drivers for Change -- Ch. 1. Understanding the Shift Toward Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare -- Pt. II. Evidence-Based Design Methodology -- Ch. 2. Step 1: Gather Qualitative and Quantitative Intelligence -- Ch. 3. Step 2: Mapping Strategic, Cultural, and Research Goals -- Ch. 4. Step 3: Hypothesize Outcomes, Innovate, and Implement Translational Design -- Ch. 5. Step 4: Measure and Share Outcomes -- Pt. III. Nexus -- Ch. 6. Evidence-Based Design in Practice -- Ch. 7. Growth Opportunities for the Design Professional.
ISBN
  • 9780470149423 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 0470149426 (cloth : alk. paper)
LCCN
2008026777
OCLC
  • ocn232340232
  • 232340232
  • SCSB-5460738
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries