Abstract:In recent years, significant progress has been made in the construction of child-friendly hospitals both at home and abroad, and China and local governments have continued to launch policies related to the construction of child-friendly hospitals, with a view to providing children with a safe, comfortable and efficient medical environment, and promoting the rational allocation and efficient utilization of medical and health resources. However, the current hospitals are generally characterized by irrational spatial layout, outdated facilities, and cumbersome service processes, which not only affect children's medical experience, but also may have a negative impact on physical and mental health. Therefore, through the methods of literature research, field research and case study and collecting relevant policy documents from the National Health Commission and other departments, etc., the paths and strategies for the construction of child-friendly hospitals are explored in depth from 3 aspects, namely, space, facilities and services. It is found that there is a clear difference between children's specialized hospitals and general hospitals. Children's specialized hospitals are designed for children, with a convenient spatial layout for both children and their parents, and their landscape, facilities and services are also built specifically for children; general hospitals, on the other hand, have to meet the needs of multiple populations and emphasize multi-functionality, etc. Finally, three recommendations with operability are put forward: space optimization according to departmental needs, configuration of child-friendly care facilities, and provision of family centered and diversified services.
