PRO-HEALTH: A Rehabilitation Center for Musculoskeletal

Conditions and Orthopedic Care

A Thesis Proposal Submitted to

The College of Architecture
University of Santo Tomas

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements
For the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Samson, John Gabriel R.

3 September 2020
August 20, 2020
Ar. RODOLFO P. VENTURA
Dean
University of Santo Tomas
College of Architecture
España Blvd., Manila

I have the honor to submit my thesis proposal entitled, “PRO-HEALTH: A Rehabilitation

Center for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Orthopedic Care” as a partial requirement for the
degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. In the province of Cavite, with the rise of inpatient
demand comes with the lack of hospital rooms to accommodate acute patients. The thesis project
will propose an Inpatient Rehabilitation Center specializing on Orthopedic Care. This facility will
be in response to; the increasing disability rate of Dasmarinas, Cavite; the shortage of hospital beds
in public hospitals in treating acute conditions; and lack of specialized care in the province. The
project also aims to integrate architectural concepts and theories on improving the effectiveness of
healing within the facility.
The following are its project objectives:
1. To establish a paradigm in Inpatient rehabilitation center as a cost-effective alternative
to sub-acute treatment.
2. To create a Rehabilitation Center that will offer accessible services for the locals as well
as its surrounding cities/towns
3. To improve services on restoring the physical and social function of the disabled.
4. To improve the integration of the Community-Based Rehabilitation in the Province of
Cavite.
5. To improve the advancements of Physical Rehabilitation within the country.

Upon the approval of this proposal, it is understood that I shall proceed with the research work
and submit it on the designated date. Justification and other requirements for the proposal are
included herewith.

Very truly yours,

John Gabriel R. Samson
5AR-7

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

LEAH P. DELA ROSA, PhD Ar. RODOLFO P. VENTURA, MSc
Thesis Adviser Dean
 The Pontifical and
Royal University of
Santo Tomas España
Blvd., Manila

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Certificate to Proceed

This Certificate is hereby given to John Gabriel R. Samson whose thesis proposal entitled
“PRO-HEALTH: A Rehabilitation Center for Musculoskeletal Condition and
Orthopedic Care” has been carefully evaluated and endorsed by the Thesis Adviser and
has subsequently been reviewed and approved by this office.

You are now tasked to proceed with your research works in accordance with the existing
guidelines and policies of the College. You are likewise enjoined to submit the said research
work on the time and date designated by the Thesis Adviser this Semester.

This Certificate to Proceed is issued on August 26, 2020.

Ar. RODOLFO P. VENTURA, MSc.

Dean, College of Architecture
Acknowledgement
 Table of Contents

I. Introduction

1.1. Background of The Study

1.1.1 Physical Rehabilitation and Transitional Care
1.1.2. Healing Places
1.2. Nature of The Study
1.2.1 Relevance of Rehabilitation Centers in a Community
1.2.2. Biophilic design on Healing
1.2.3. Current Condition of Disabilities and Occupational Injuries in the Philippines
1.2.4. Current Condition of Disability in Cavite
1.3. Statement of The Problem
1.3.1. Disparity Between the Population and Available Health Care Resources
1.3.2. Lack of Available Local Rehabilitation Services
1.3.3. The Pre-conceived State of Health Care Facilities
1.4. Significance of the Study
1.4.1. Economic Significance
1.4.2. Social Significance
1.5. Project Goals and Objectives
1.5.1. Project Goals
1.5.2. Project Objectives
1.6. Scope and Limitations
1.6.1. Scope
1.6.2. Limitations
1.7. Acronyms
1.8. Definitions

II. Review of Literature

2.1. History of Physiotherapy

2.2. Types of Rehabilitation
2.2.1. Occupational Therapy
2.2.2. Speech Therapy
 2.2.3 Physical Therapy/ Physiotherapy
2.2.3.1. Pediatrics
2.2.3.2 Sports Medicine
2.2.3.3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
2.2.3.4. Neurology
2.2.3.5. Orthopedics
2.2.3.6. Geriatrics
2.3. Rehabilitation Services on Independent Facilities
2.3.1 Transitional Care
2.3.1.1. Location:
2.3.1.2. The Transitional Care Model
2.3.1.3. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Post-acute Care
2.3.1.4. Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility vs Skilled Nursing Facility
2.3.2. Outpatient Care
2.3.3. Functional Graphs
2.4 Psychology of an IRF User
2.4.1. Psychology of the Disabled
2.4.2. Psychology of the Injured
2.4.3. Psychosocial Factors of the Disabled
2.4.4 Effect of long commutes in one’s Health
2.4.5. Depression Among Elderly Patients
2.5. Healing Effects of The Environment
2.5.1. Therapeutic effects of Biophilic Architecture
2.5.2. Environmental Psychology and the Aesthetically Efficient Patient Room
2.6. Case Studies
2.6.1. International
2.6.1.1. Bridgepoint Active Health Care
2.6.1.2. Woy Woy Rehabilitation Unit

III. Methodology

3.1. Theoretical Framework

3.2. Research Design
 3.2.1. Qualitative Research
3.2.2. Case Study
3.3. Research Instrument
3.3.1. Questionnaires
3.3.2. Archival Resources
3.3.3 Case Study
3.3.4 World Wide Web
3.3.5. Interviews
3.4. Research Participants
3.4.1. Direct Participants
3.4.2. Indirect Participants
3.5. Schedule and Timeline

IV. Site Selection

4.1. Site Description

4.1.1. Site Photos
4.2. Site Justification
4.3. Site Criteria
4.2.1. Accessibility
4.2.2. Location
4.2.3. Topography
4.2.4. Lot Size (10%)
4.2.5. Utilities
4.2.6. Land Use Zoning
4.2.7. Orientation
4.3 Macro Site Analysis
4.3.1. Brief History
4.3.2. Overview
4.3.3. Demographics
4.3.4. Essential Facilities Near Site
4.3.5 Flood Map
4.3.6 Major Road Connections
 4.3.7. Geology
4.4. Microanalysis
4.4.1. Site Analysis
4.4.1.1. Transportation
4.4.1.2. Vegetation
4.4.1.3. Orientation
4.4.1.4. Landmarks
4.5 Site SWOT Analysis

Bibliography
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