A Study on the Patients' Behavior and Architectural Correspondence for the Multi-patient Room

다인설 환자의 심리행태와 건축적 대응에 관한 연구

  • 최영미 (한양대학교 대학원 건축학과) ;
  • 양내원 (한양대학교 건축학부)
  • Published : 2000.12.30

Abstract

This study indicates bed-transfer as the significant behavior of a ward and points out architecture that cannot meet the patient's need. It is examined that inpatient's behavior depends on visibility, psychological security, privacy & communication, control, support and this study applies them to analyze the selected cases. This study also emphasizes the supportive role of hospital architecture so that the function of a ward as a healing environment may be maintained.

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