Journal of the Regional Association of Architectural Institute of Korea (대한건축학회연합논문집)

The Regional Association of Architectural Institute of Korea (대한건축학회지회연합회)
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A Study on the Visibility Analysis Model for the Ward of General Hospital Considering Nurse's Circulation

종합병원 병동부 간호 이동 동선을 고려한 가시 특성 분석 모델에 관한 연구

  • 김서영 (계명대학교 일반대학원 건축학과) ;
  • 권지훈 (계명대학교 건축토목공학부)
  • Received : 2018.10.22
  • Accepted : 2018.11.13
  • Published : 2018.12.25
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Abstract

The path and visibility of nurses in general hospital wards have been treated as architectural planning factors. However, the analysis approach of existing studies shows limitations that only fixed physical elements are considered without considering the behavior of users using space. Consider factors for analysis of ward and models based on this study model. Select a case hospital to apply the analysis technique and conduct the nurse questionnaire and route survey of the hospital. Establish a framework for analysis model applied with the path of nurse movements. The analysis model applies to the case hospital. The analysis results are aggregated to derive design suggestion for reference to the spatial improvement of the ward. Visible visibility to observe the bedside in the nursing station, visibility to observe the beds in the nurse's path, and visibility to observe patients moving in the nurse's path were derived from visual access frequency and exposure frequency. The survey of nurses' movements at the site allowed the nurses to calculate the distance required to move. Reflecting the path of nurse movement, a model was presented for a comprehensive analysis of nursing distance and nursing visibility, which could lead to improvement in the observation and visibility of nurses and the layout of patient rooms or day rooms.

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Supported by : 한국연구재단

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