Abstract:<p>Modern living and globalisation are increasingly contributing to access to and utilisation of modern healthcare services in both developed and developing countries; from diagnosis, treatments, and even to birth in a specialised healthcare environment. In many resource-rich countries, birth is one of the main reasons for women’s hospitalisation. Research suggests that physical environments of healthcare impact on patient/users’ health outcomes. Yet decisions about healthcare facilities’ design and prog… Show more
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