SHELTERED CARE SETTINGS AND GOVERNING STRUCTURE OF CHILDREN'S HOSPICE IN THE U.K.

Abstract

This study investigates the current state of children's hospice in the U.K. and their architectural characteristics and governing structure. This stud first collected source materials regarding children's hospice, and then generated summary overviews of all facilities. Then, we selected the study hospices in the South East of England, Where most facilities are located. Field visits were conducted at 14 facilities. During the visits, interviews with facility directors were conducted, and other data such as floor plans of facilities and patient statistics were collected. All visits were administered from October through December of 2003.