@article{ART003313940},
author={Yoon, Soo Jin and Chai, Choul Gyun},
title={A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers},
journal={JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE},
issn={2733-8649},
year={2026},
volume={32},
number={1},
pages={45-53}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yoon, Soo Jin
AU - Chai, Choul Gyun
TI - A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers
JO - JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE
PY - 2026
VL - 32
IS - 1
PB - Korea Institute Of Healthcare Architecture
SP - 45
EP - 53
SN - 2733-8649
AB - Purpose: This study aims to propose barrier-free spatial configurations and improvement directions by analyzing the spatial status of health screening centers in local medical centers. Ultimately, it seeks to enhance medical accessibility for the elderly and the disabled, who are often marginalized in preventive healthcare. Methods: We analyzed national health screening statistics to confirm low screening rates among vulnerable groups and examined CAD drawings of 25 local medical centers. The study focused on identifying spatial constraints based on screening procedures and user behaviors. Results: Due to limitations in manpower and equipment, current facilities often rely on vertical or inter-building connections, creating physical barriers that contribute to lower screening rates for the disabled. Based on these findings, we developed a hierarchical zoning plan that prioritizes a 'Basic Configuration' for common tests and a 'Primary Priority' for high-frequency cancer screenings to be self-contained within the center. Implications: Under realistic constraints where connections with other departments are inevitable, a 'same-floor horizontal connection system' that eliminates the need for elevators is essential. This study is significant in providing architectural planning directions for screening centers to evolve into preventive healthcare hubs that practically secure the right to health for mobility-impaired individuals.
KW - Local Medical Center;Health Screening Center;Spatial Configuration;Right to Health
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Yoon, Soo Jin and Chai, Choul Gyun. (2026). A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 32(1), 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin and Chai, Choul Gyun. 2026, "A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers", JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, vol.32, no.1 pp.45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin, Chai, Choul Gyun "A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 32.1 pp.45-53 (2026) : 45.
Yoon, Soo Jin, Chai, Choul Gyun. A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers. 2026; 32(1), 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin and Chai, Choul Gyun. "A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 32, no.1 (2026) : 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin; Chai, Choul Gyun. A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 32(1), 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin; Chai, Choul Gyun. A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE. 2026; 32(1) 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin, Chai, Choul Gyun. A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers. 2026; 32(1), 45-53.
Yoon, Soo Jin and Chai, Choul Gyun. "A Study on the Spatial Configuration of Health Screening Centers in Local Medical Centers" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 32, no.1 (2026) : 45-53.
