Catt, Megan, Giridharan, Renganathan (2018) The Reality of Wellbeing-Focused Design in Dementia Care – A Case Study of Acute Dementia Wards in the UK. Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 11 (4). pp. 130-149. ISSN 1937-5867. E-ISSN 2167-5112. (doi:10.1177/1937586718779172) (KAR id:66705)
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Abstract
Objective. The study explored design for wellbeing within dementia-care by investigating the adoption of wellbeing-focused design in real-world practice, through observing NHS wards.
Methods. A literature review was conducted, to frame the current theoretical perception of the key characteristics of a good environment for dementia care. A framework was generated to summarise, and used as an assessment tool in a series of observational visits to NHS wards. Interviews with clinical staff focused on care outcomes and practicalities of implementing wellbeing-focused design, considering the historical and economical context. Key findings from the observations and interviews were analysed for recurring themes.
Conclusions. The case studies showed a good degree of ambition to utilise wellbeing-focused design, with belief among staff that the physical environment has a substantial role in the health and wellbeing of patients. Staff also felt that this approach is most effective for those in the less advanced stages of dementia. Despite the high level of support, the current degree of implementation appears to be varied.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1177/1937586718779172 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | dementia care, design for well-being, well-being-focused design, observational visits, best-practice analysis, interviews, patient-facing staff, medical perception, adoption of theoretical model, passive treatment |
Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TH Building construction |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > Kent School of Architecture and Planning |
Depositing User: | Giridharan Renganathan |
Date Deposited: | 12 Apr 2018 13:26 UTC |
Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2021 13:54 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/66705 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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