Innovations in Behavioural Health Architecture

Innovations in Behavioural Health Architecture is a comprehensive book that examines how healthcare architecture can contribute to the provision of psychiatric and addictive disorder treatment in communities worldwide. It provides an overview of the need for a new generation of treatment centers and highlights the advantages, challenges, and opportunities associated with meeting this demand. The book also addresses geriatric psychiatry and presents international case studies showcasing state-of-the-art advancements in architecture for behavioral healthcare.

Format: Hardback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Innovations in Behavioural Health Architecture is a groundbreaking work that has emerged as the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on this subject in over four decades. This comprehensive book delves into the profound ways in which healthcare architecture can play a vital role in delivering psychiatric and addiction disorder treatments to communities worldwide. It serves as a valuable informational and reference source, providing insights into the potential contributions of healthcare architecture in enhancing the provision of care.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the growing need for a new generation of progressively planned and designed treatment centers, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient care environments. It explores the advantages, challenges, and opportunities associated with meeting this burgeoning demand for treatment settings of this nature. Furthermore, the book addresses the specific considerations of geriatric psychiatry in the context of the global aging phenomenon, offering a comprehensive compendium of planning and design principles for these specialized care settings.

In conclusion, Innovations in Behavioural Health Architecture stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture in shaping the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Through its comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and illustrative case studies, this book provides a valuable resource for architects, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in advancing the field of behavioral health architecture. Its groundbreaking contributions have earned it recognition, including the prestigious NAUTILUS 2018 Silver Medal Book Award.

Weight: 1662g
Dimension: 228 x 284 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415789646