The Journal of
the Korean Institute of Interior Design

The Journal of
the Korean Institute of Interior Design

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Authors 정선애 ; 김형우
Page pp.44-50
ISSN 12297992
Keywords 간호사 대기실과 관련공간 ; 기능적 효율성 ; 관찰의 용이성
Abstract The purpose of this study is to suggest reasonable composition and layout of a nurse station and attached spaces-which are central sector of patient caring in the inpatient department- in ?the view of funtional efficiency. The method of this study is examining other studies and case study of inpatient department in general hospitals. Through this research we find out the plan type of inpatient department and layout of nurse station and attached spaces in the view of ‘the efficiency of circulation’ and ‘the easiness of observation’. It is also found out that the nursing delivery system effects to the composition and layout of nurse station and attached spaces. Therefore, the efficient design of inpatient department by this study can accomplish ‘patient-focused’ medical environment and aid to develop their health.