Variables and Outcomes in Patient Room Design: A Study of Design Hypotheses

The study identified a distinction between "fixed" design elements, such as the configuration of the patient room, and "dynamic" elements such as the design of the mobile cart. This was more prevalent in evaluating the use of supply carts and PPE cabinets, which may be more influenced by training, while the room configuration and charting location require little training to benefit both clinicians and patients. This study points to the value of research that evaluates correlations between design hypotheses and outcomes in healthcare design.