Papers by Ricardo Codinhoto
The question addressed is: Is there need, in health care, for one consolidated science of product... more The question addressed is: Is there need, in health care, for one consolidated science of production? For responding to this question, the classical science of production is reviewed and the current approaches to production and service in healthcare are analysed as for their evolution and current status. It is found that these current movements are not self-aware of the restrictions deriving from their backgrounds, and of the resultant partiality in their approaches. It is concluded that improvement of healthcare is slowed down by the fragmentation of the related disciplines; thus one consolidated science of production (of healthcare) is needed.
To use service design as an input to the building design process is common practice in healthcare... more To use service design as an input to the building design process is common practice in healthcare projects. In this manner, it is assumed that buildings can better fit its purpose if form follows function. The links between service and building design are strong in the way one can influence the development of the other. However, there is a lack of theory that explains these relationships. Therefore, the aim of this research is to better understand the links between service and building design by identifying how building design impacts on service delivery.
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Papers by Ricardo Codinhoto