Dementia Friendly Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach: Design Guidelines
Dementia Friendly Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach: Design Guidelines
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Craddock G, de Freine P, de Siún A, Dockrell D, Grey T, Kennelly S, Mahon S, Mannion V, Murphy N, O’Neill D, Xidous D
Year of Publication:
2018
Publisher(s):
Not listed
Publication Type:
Guides
Abstract:
These guidelines provide detailed guidance in relation to dementia related design issues and the Universal Design of acute hospitals in Ireland. It aims to inform national policy and be used in practice by all practitioners – those who commission, design, build, provide and occupy hospitals.
The guidelines were completed as part of a research project funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) Applied Research Projects in Dementia 2015 programme, administered by the HRB in collaboration with The Atlantic Philanthropies (AP) and the Department of Health (DoH).
As well as providing a background and User Guidance, the design guidelines cover the following:
Section 1: Experiencing the Hospital as a Whole
Section 2: Site Location, Approach and Entry
Section 3: Campus Design and Onsite Circulation
Section 4: Building Entry and Internal Circulation
Section 5: Key Internal and External Spaces
Section 6: Building Components: Materials, Fit-Out, and Signage
Section 7: Technology
Section 8: Internal Environment
Main Focus: Community Development
Research Purpose: Discussion / Debate
Context: Hospital
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Grey, T., Xidous, D., Kennelly, S., Mahon, S., Mannion, V., de Freine, P., Dockrell, D., de Siún, A., Murphy, N., Craddock, G., O’Neill, D. (2018). Dementia Friendly Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach: Design Guidelines. Ireland.