@article{ART003243006},
author={Lee, Seung Ji},
title={A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications},
journal={JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE},
issn={2733-8649},
year={2025},
volume={31},
number={3},
pages={25-35}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee, Seung Ji
TI - A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications
JO - JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE
PY - 2025
VL - 31
IS - 3
PB - Korea Institute Of Healthcare Architecture
SP - 25
EP - 35
SN - 2733-8649
AB - Purpose: This study aims to analyze the system and operation of the UK's Design Quality Indicator for Health (DQIfH) as an advanced case of healthcare facility design quality management and to present implications for its application in Korea. Methods: This study was conducted through literature analysis. Official materials from the Construction Industry Council (CIC), which established and operates DQIfH, were primarily analyzed, along with National Health Service (NHS) guidelines and academic papers. Results: The UK's DQIfH functions not merely as an evaluation indicator but as a 'learning tool' that serves as a collaborative platform where stakeholders participate to systematically review and improve design quality. Key features include: first, institutional support through integration with NHS business case processes; second, management throughout the entire project lifecycle; third, standardized evaluation indicators and utilization methodologies; and fourth, a comprehensive user participation process encompassing medical staff, patients, and the local community. Implications: In order to introduce a Korean-style quality management system for medical facility design in Korea, it is necessary to first, improve social awareness of the importance of medical facility design; second, develop and institutionalize an integrated design quality management system; third, establish a quality management system throughout the entire project lifecycle; fourth, develop evaluation indicators and methodologies for medical facility design; and fifth, introduce a collaborative workshop process. Through this, it is expected that user-centered medical facility design will be realized and contribute to improving the quality of medical services.
KW - Healthcare facility design;Design quality;Design quality indicator
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Lee, Seung Ji. (2025). A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 31(3), 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. 2025, "A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications", JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, vol.31, no.3 pp.25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji "A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31.3 pp.25-35 (2025) : 25.
Lee, Seung Ji. A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications. 2025; 31(3), 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. "A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31, no.3 (2025) : 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 31(3), 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE. 2025; 31(3) 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications. 2025; 31(3), 25-35.
Lee, Seung Ji. "A Study on the Operation of UK(England) Design Quality Indicators for Healthcare Facilities (DQIfH) Case and Implications" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31, no.3 (2025) : 25-35.
