Breaking down barriers: A qualitative study of the influence of clinical space design on teamwork
Changes to the built environment can impact team work. This qualitative study identified benefits and unintended consequences to removing a wall, creating a maternity hub. Individuals, departmental leadership, and hospital executives should consider how changes to the built environment can be an effective and efficient way to shape teamwork and organisational culture.
Authors
- Sarah Purdy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3445-986X)
- Lauren De Luca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5591-895X)
- K.J.F. Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6903-985X)
- Eve Purdy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8098-5377)
- Rebecca A. Szabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7426-0978)
- Nova Barrios
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (AU)
- Royal Women's Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Gold Coast Hospital (AU)
- Western Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13917
- Primary Topic
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00