Making the Case for Practice-Based Research and the Imperative Role of Design Practitioners
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 10
Pages 66-82
Author(s): Freihoefer, K., Zborowsky, T.
Added August 2018
The Participative Design of an Endoscopy Facility using Lean 3P
2016
BMJ Open Quality
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages u208920.w3611
Author(s): Smith, I.
Demand for endoscopies in the United Kingdom is increasing, contributing to mounting wait times and physical stresses on treatment environments that struggle to handle the growing volume of patients. When one endoscopy unit moved to redesign their facility to better accommodate higher capacities and generally enhance facility performance, researchers saw an opportunity to study the application of the Lean “3P” (short for production preparation process). This is a design method that engages cross-functional stakeholders in a new department’s design stages. The Lean 3P method works to provide a structured approach for clinical and corporate staff to collaborate with patient representatives, ensuring that several unique perspectives are incorporated into the design process. During this study, “point of delivery” (POD) principles were also emphasized, which focus on providing dignity and privacy to patients through informed design decisions.
Added November 2017
Suitability of virtual prototypes to support human factors/ergonomics evaluation during the design
2016
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Author(s): Aromaa, S., Väänänen, K.
Added September 2017
Operationalising the Lean principles in maternity service design using 3P methodology
2016
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 5
Pages 1-8
Author(s): Smith, I.
Added July 2017
Process Mining–Based Method of Designing and Optimizing the Layouts of Emergency Departments in Hospitals
2016
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 10
Pages 105-120
Author(s): Rismanchian, F., Lee, Y. H.
Previous research has found that certain operations management techniques used within both the service and manufacturing industries may help increase efficiency. As demand for healthcare increases, key stakeholders are continually working to optimize hospital workflows, designs, and therapeutic delivery.
Added May 2017
