Evidence-based Design in Action—Dublin Methodist Hospital, Ohio, USA

Johan van der Zwart

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-59467-1_23

Evidence-based Design in Action—Dublin Methodist Hospital, Ohio, USA

Johan van der Zwart

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This case study of the Evidence-Based Design process of the Dublin Methodist Hospital in Ohio USA describes how a conscious design process in which the client continuously asks for the best available evidence for each important design decision created a hospital that fits architecturally and culturally into the community; reduces feelings of fear and intimidation on arrival; provides a clear and simple wayfinding system and; empowers patients and family with a sense of control in a restorative environment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Integrating the Organization of Health Services, Worker Wellbeing and Quality of Care
Editors	Lise Tevik Løvseth, Annet de Lange
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	23
Pages	385-389
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-030-594667-1
ISBN (Print)	978-3-030-59466-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59467-1_23
Publication status	Published - 2020
Externally published	Yes

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