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Cambra-Rufino, LauraAuthorBedoya-Frutos, CesarAuthor

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February 15, 2021
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Hospital Architecture Evaluation: Neonatal Unit

Publicated to: Informes de la Construccion. 72 (560): 1-12 - 2020-12-01 72(560), DOI: 10.3989/ic.73940

Authors:

Cambra-Rufino, L; Paniagua-Caparrós, JL; Bedoya-Frutos, C
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Affiliations

Inst Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

The pursuit of efficiency and quality is particularly relevant in healthcare architecture because its design has a direct impact on clinical outcomes. Within a hospital, the neonatal unit is the place where patients are most vulnerable to their surrounding environment. This study evaluates the design of two Spanish neonatal units using architectural layout analysis, photo analysis and the post-occupancy-evaluation tool CURARQ-UNeo, and compares these against national guidelines and principles based on the evidence-based design process. The results from these studies are used to identify areas for improvement in each unit. This kind of evaluation might enhance the progress of the evidence-based design process in Spain, with the aim of guiding project decisions that contribute towards improving the quality of life of neonates, their relatives and the staff in the neonatal unit.
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Keywords

CareDesignDesign evaluationEvaluation instrumentEvaluation toolEvidence-based design processLightNeonatal intensive care unitNeonatal unitNoisePost-occupancy evaluationQualitySingle-family roomsStaff

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Informes de la Construccion due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2020, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Architecture. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q4 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Construction & Building Technology.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 16.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 35 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 8.
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/86858/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 155
  • Downloads: 37
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (CAMBRA RUFINO, LAURA) and Last Author (BEDOYA FRUTOS, CESAR).

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