| Title |
Examining Architectural Planning Approaches for Modular Airborne Infection Isolation Wards to Reduce User Stress |
| Authors |
윤형진(Yoon, Hyung Jin) ; 최광석(Choi, Kwangseok) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.3.69 |
| Keywords |
Modular Airborne Infection Isolation Ward; COVID-19; Focus Group Interview(FGI); Architectural Planning |
| Abstract |
This study conducted a literature review on user experiences in COVID-19 medical settings in advance. Additionally, it summarized
requirements from focus group interviews (FGI) concerning the architectural planning elements of the Modular Airborne Infection Isolation Ward. Consequently, the primary purpose of the modular facility and user needs based on patient severity were determined. Moreover, common planning issues and solutions, including facility usage, location & scale, space composition & circulation, equipment, and stress reduction environment, were organized as construction planning elements of the modular airborne infection isolation ward. The implications suggest that designing airborne isolation wards for mildly-to-moderately infected patients requires a different planning approach compared to high-risk infected patients, addressing the mismatched hard stay environment for relatively low-severity patients, which can stress both patients and medical staff. The modular infection isolation ward, leveraging modularity characteristics, should be adaptable to accommodate such distinctiveness and diversity. |