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Think International | Event Type: | Conferences & Expos | | | | Company: | Department of Design, University of Central Lancashire | | Dates: | Sep 09 2008 - Sep 10 2008 | | Location: | Lancashire, UK | | Address: | Department of Design,
University of Central Lancashire,
Lancashire,
UK, Preston PR | | | | Industry: | PLN|DES | | Posted By: | UP world | | Reply: | Send Message | | | | Description: | Exploring approaches to design for mental health care settings at home and abroad
Conference Background and Aims
The Department of Design is very pleased to announce the third conference and exhibition to focus on design issues for mental healthcare settings presented by Designers for Mental Health Care Settings Network - DMHCSN - think.
Current design initiatives highlight the need for innovative approaches to designing mental healthcare settings. Sharing the experiences of those involved in designing and evaluating projects can provide invaluable knowledge to those keen to improve mental health services.
The aim of this third conference is to provide opportunities for academics, researchers, artists, designers, service users, project managers and healthcare managers or staff to meet to explore lessons learned at home and abroad. In short, if you have an interest in moving forward towards better solutions you will be made most welcome.
Who should attend?
ANYONE with an interest in designing mental health units and settings. Architects, artists, designers, NHS estates staff, services users, medical staff, clients, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists… whatever your interest, if you have been asked to advise on or get involved in designing new mental health settings or refurbishing your own areas this conference is for you!
Call for Papers & Conference Programme
Can you contribute? - Abstracts for Poster, Oral and Exhibit Presentations needed
Could you give an oral or poster presentation or exhibit a piece of work which will contribute to our knowledge on the subject?. We are looking for information and analysis regarding lessons to be learned from mental healthcare settings design projects at home or abroad.
Evidence based approaches (case studies, research projects, product and architectural developments)
Policy, Process and collaborative issues (How successful projects are planned, managed and executed)
Soapbox (Your chance to give a considered argument and opinion as to what you think the main issues are)
Research Methods (What you choose to “measure” in order to discover the impact of your project)
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