Developing the birth unit design spatial evaluation tool (BUDSET) in Australia: A qualitative study

Foureur, MJ; Leap, N; Davis, DL; Forbes, IF; Homer, CSE

Developing the birth unit design spatial evaluation tool (BUDSET) in Australia: A qualitative study

Foureur, MJ

Leap, N Davis, DL

Forbes, IF Homer, CSE

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 2010, 3 (4), pp. 43 - 57
Issue Date:: 2010-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Foureur, MJ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0454-0165	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Leap, N	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davis, DL https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2041-1064	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Forbes, IF	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Homer, CSE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7454-3011	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 2010, 3 (4), pp. 43 - 57	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1937-5867	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/13872
dc.description.abstract	Objective: To develop a tool known as the Birth Unit Design Spatial Evaluation Tool (BUDSET), to assess the optimality of birth unit design. Background: The space provided for childbirth influences the physiology of women in labor. Optimal birth spaces are likely to enable women to have physiologically normal labor and birth. The measurement of an optimal birth space is currently impossible, because limited tools are available. Research into optimal birth unit design is also limited. Methods: The BUDSET was developed using a qualitative study. Data collection included an extensive literature review, interviews with key informants (architects, midwife clinicians, and researchers) and an expert panel. A Pattern Language format was used to synthesize the literature and data obtained from the key informants. Results: The BUDSET is based on 18 design principles and is divided into four domains (Fear Cascade; Facility; Aesthetics; Support) with three to eight assessable items in each. Conclusion: Birth units must be designed so that they facilitate and support the physiology of normal childbirth. The BUDSET may provide a way to assess the optimality of birth units and determine which domain areas may need to be improved.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Health Environments Research and Design Journal	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1177/193758671000300405	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Needs Assessment	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Hospital Design and Construction	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Birthing Centers	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Checklist	en_US
dc.title	Developing the birth unit design spatial evaluation tool (BUDSET) in Australia: A qualitative study	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	4	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design	en_US
dc.location.activity	ISI:000281531300005	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Midwifery
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	4	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	3	en_US

Abstract:

Objective: To develop a tool known as the Birth Unit Design Spatial Evaluation Tool (BUDSET), to assess the optimality of birth unit design. Background: The space provided for childbirth influences the physiology of women in labor. Optimal birth spaces are likely to enable women to have physiologically normal labor and birth. The measurement of an optimal birth space is currently impossible, because limited tools are available. Research into optimal birth unit design is also limited. Methods: The BUDSET was developed using a qualitative study. Data collection included an extensive literature review, interviews with key informants (architects, midwife clinicians, and researchers) and an expert panel. A Pattern Language format was used to synthesize the literature and data obtained from the key informants. Results: The BUDSET is based on 18 design principles and is divided into four domains (Fear Cascade; Facility; Aesthetics; Support) with three to eight assessable items in each. Conclusion: Birth units must be designed so that they facilitate and support the physiology of normal childbirth. The BUDSET may provide a way to assess the optimality of birth units and determine which domain areas may need to be improved.

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