Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Taruc, Jacob Brendan S. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Reconstructed recovery: healing-generative architecture through an accessible and inclusive Philippine Orthopedic Center |
| Date Issued | June 2024 |
| Abstract | The sudden rise in the need for healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the state of the world’s medical systems and their capacity for patient care. Presently, there is a huge burden on the existing healthcare systems which raises problems related to the capability of facilities to cater a high volume of patients with specific health issues and requires distinct care. During this period, architects were put into the spotlight for being at the forefront of providing solutions for medical issues faced within the hospital. The Philippines was among the countries that struggled and faced crucial challenges in healthcare. In an effort to address these issues, the government established goals for the improvement of healthcare facilities in the country. One of the hospitals that the government has offered funding is the 60-year-old Philippine Orthopedic Center. This paper aims to address the current state of the Philippine Orthopedic Center. The hospital faces significant issues with its facilities in terms of accommodating physically-limited patients suffering from bone and muscle traumas, illnesses and injuries. The paper gathers various strategies proven to be effective in hospital design to aid the user-behavior of the hospital’s primary stakeholders in establishing a framework for design. This study aims to corroborate key information regarding the universal requirements for hospitals as well as the local customs and needs of a Philippine hospital. The thesis ultimately provides a design applying the values of sustainability, on and accessibility for the provision of healthcare facilities through the Philippine Orthopedic Hospital. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Health facilities--Philippines; Philippine Orthopedic Hospital; Hospital architecture--Philippines |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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