Can hospitals impact users ’ experience? Application of an evaluation tool to enhance Design for All

ConclusionsThe analysis of the hospitals demonstrated that the tool can evaluate spaces and DfA outcomes along dimensions of health and well-being. The system can be used to identify critical aspects and suggest design strategies, defining priorities for interventions. Further research directions will consider applications in different hospitals to ensure the tool scalability and application to new building projects.Key messagesThe evaluation tool enhances Public Health by measuring hospital quality in terms of Design for All and user needs.The tool can be applied in the decision-making process during design and renovation of specific areas of hospitals to implement Inclusive Design.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research