Design for Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care

Design for Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care provides an overview of the design and research issues associated with the development of environments for pediatric and neonatal intensive care.

Dr. Mardelle McCuskey Shepley, B.A., M.Arch., M.A., D.Arch., FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, is a Professor of Architecture and Director of the Center for Health Systems & Design at Texas A&M University. A registered architect with 25-years of experience in practice, her books include Design for Critical Care, and Health Facility Evaluation for Design Practitioners.

Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Better Design for Better Outcomes 1. The Role of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care in Healthcare Delivery 2. Definition and History of Pediatric Intensive Care Environments 3. Definition and History of Neonatal Intensive Care Environments Part 2: The Physical Setting 4. PICU and NICU Design Part 3: Research and Guidelines on Persons and the Environment 5. PICU and NICU Design Research 6. Design Guidelines Part 4: The Future of Design and Research 7. Future of Design and Design Research Conclusion Index