Sanitary installations, equipment and circulation areas in hospitals:adaptations for the physically disabled people

Authors

  • Antonia Eliana de Araújo Aragão
  • Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca
  • Kátia Nêyla de Freitas Macêdo
  • Paulo César de Almeida

Keywords:

Disabled persons, Health Services Accessibility, Architectural Accessibility, Handicapped advocacy

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to verify if the hospitals located in Sobral-CE, Brazil present adequate sanitary installations, spaces in lecture halls, elevators, escape routes and parking places for people with physical impairments. It was based on NBR 9050 by the ABNT with a checklist instrument. The data was collected in May 2004. The sample consisted of the four existing hospitals. Two hospitals have sanitary installations with adapted sanitary apparatus and sink. None of them contain accessible dressing rooms or toilets. There are neither elevators, escaping routes, reserved parking spaced, nor accessibility signs. Thus, the need is evidenced to comply with legal standards in order to achieve accessibility for people with physical impairments.

 

Published

2008-02-02

How to Cite

Aragão, A. E. de A., Pagliuca, L. M. F., Macêdo, K. N. de F., & Almeida, P. C. de. (2008). Sanitary installations, equipment and circulation areas in hospitals:adaptations for the physically disabled people. Rev Rene, 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/4976

Issue

Section

Research Article

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