Feasibility of a Psychiatric Hospital Development in University City-Philadelphia

Literature Review for A Capstone
Project On the Feasibility of a Psychiatric Hospital Development in
University City-Philadelphia, PA That Is Designed with The Intention of
Patient and Staff Well-being
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Contents Introduction. 3 Psychiatric Hospital History and Present 3 Psychiatric Hospital History. 3 Modern Challenges and Trends. 4 Healthcare that prioritizes patients. 5 Patient-Centered Design and Child Healing Spaces. 5 Balancing Form, Function, Accessibility, and Inclusion. 6 Environmental Concerns. 6 A Positive Partnership Between Patients and Staff 7 Staff Well-being and Healthcare Workplaces. 7 Balance Workplace and Employee Well-being. 7 Building Comfortable, Custom Workspaces. 8 Need for Functional Workspaces. 8 Work-Related Stress and Patient Outcomes. 9 University City Psychiatric Hospital Feasibility. 9 Meeting University City Mental Health Needs. 9 Child-Centered and Patient-Centered Healing Spaces. 10 Built Environment Effects on Healthcare Workers. 10 Regional Development and Strategic Planning. 11 Psychiatric Hospital Design Best Practices. 11 Critical Literature Review and Synthesis. 13 Conclusion. 15 References. 17
Introduction
Creating a psychiatric hospital in University City, Philadelphia, meets the region's mental health care needs and promotes patient and staff well-being. This literature review lays the groundwork for a capstone project on the viability of such a development. The review examines historical and contemporary literature to illuminate key concepts, trends, and critical concerns related to this undertaking. University City's location in Philadelphia's bustling metropolis makes building a state-of-the-art psychiatric clinic crucial. The literature review will trace the history of psychiatric hospitals, highlighting design concepts and their effects on patient treatment. It will also discuss 21st-century psychiatric healthcare issues and prospects. Patient-centered healthcare environments are crucial to our research since many studies show their design and characteristics might affect patients' mental health. Healthcare workers' mental health is important yet often disregarded. This review emphasizes the necessity of harmonizing hospital facility design and functionality for patient and staff well-being.
Psychiatric Hospital History and Present
Psychiatric Hospital History
Psychiatric facilities have an exciting history. Inhumane asylums have given way to modern versions prioritizing patient well-being and healing. Lambert et al. (2013) emphasize patient-centric design, a longstanding psychiatric concept. The literature confirms that psychiatric hospitals evolved from their history. Mclaughlan et al. (2020) state that overcrowded 19th-century asylums were known for brutality. Reform movements created more humane and patient-focused institutions in the early 20th century. From harsh Kirkbride Plan asylums to modern psychiatric hospitals, patient-centered care has evolved (Mclaughlan et al., 2020). The history of mental health care shows the importance of architectural design in patient well-being. Therapeutic spaces orig...