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- Title
Rest-in-Peace: Research on the Architectural Types and Design Ideas to Guide Design of Hospice Care Building.
- Authors
Wang, Hongyi; Zhang, Ling; Zhou, Yifei
- Abstract
In the context of an aging population, the concept of peaceful end-of-life care has gained increasing significance as an essential component of individuals' fundamental well-being. This underscores the importance of researching and developing hospice care facilities and service systems dedicated to providing a tranquil resting environment. This study focuses on selected hospice care buildings, examining their service model evolution and architectural design. Through case analyses, it explores contemporary hospice care architecture, identifying various types and spatial design features that cater to the end-of-life needs of individuals. The findings guide the design of hospice care buildings in China, emphasizing patient-living areas, medical care zones, and auxiliary functional spaces. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance terminally ill patients' comfort, serenity, and dignity. Moreover, it aims to provide emotional and post-funeral support to terminally ill patients' families.
- Subjects
CHINA; ARCHITECTURE; EMOTION regulation; HEALTH services accessibility; HOSPITAL building design &; construction; MEDICAL care; HOME environment; EXPERIMENTAL design; SPIRITUAL care (Medical care); QUALITY of life; SOCIAL support; HOSPICE care; WELL-being
- Publication
Inquiry (00469580), 2024, p1
- ISSN
0046-9580
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/00469580241249435