Çocuk hastanelerindeki ortak mekanların iyileştirici potansiyelinin derinlemesine incelenmesi

The aim of this study is to analyze the therapeutic potential of shared spaces inChildren?s Hospitals based on the concepts of Healing and Family Centered-Care.In children healthcare environments, the activity of waiting creates frustration andanxiety. Beside the specialized areas, waiting actually take place at various spacesin the hospital, which can be named as shared spaces; waiting rooms, lobbies,reception areas, play areas, and circulation areas. This thesis argues that theactivity of waiting in shared spaces can be turned into a positive, productive andworthwhile experience through design, especially concerning the articulation ofspaces and space arrangement for patients and their families. In the light ofobtained criteria from literature, a case study is conducted in SSK Children?sHospital to employ these criteria to test their efficacy and evaluation of givenspace accordingly. Thus, the aim is to determine whether the shared spaces have apotential of positive contribution to the concept of healing by reducing stress,restoring hope and turning the negative condition of hospitalization and hospitalvisits into a positive and productive experience for patients and their families.According to the space analysis, observations, and interviews, a program forimprovements is proposed to promote better use of shared spaces in SSKChildren?s Hospital. Moreover, the derived criteria are discussed as to theircapacity to act as design guidelines for improving existing settings and design ingeneral.Keywords: Children?s Hospital, Shared Spaces, Design Criteria, Healing, FamilyCentered-Care