Objective:To formulate the Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Methods:This was a qualitative study. This study was divided into 2 stages. The first stage of the study was conducted from June to August 2023 and involved the heads of the General Affairs Departments of the 47 community health service centers in Pudong New Area. These individuals completed online questionnaires to compile a database on the current status of matching supply and demand resources in community health service centers in Pudong New Area. The second stage of the study run from September 2023 to August 2024. Firstly, the functional modules of China′s community health service centers would be clarified through a literature review. The construction scale and design requirements of similar institutions at home and abroad would be benchmarked, as well as practical experience. The results of Phase 1 research would then be combined to form the " Community Health Service Center Infrastructure Configuration Requirements and Design Suggestions (Draft)". Then, relevant experts were brought together to discuss the draft and form the " Community Health Service Center Infrastructure Configuration Requirements and Design Recommendations (Revised Version)". The experts involved in the discussion specialized in the study of infrastructure resource allocation for medical institutions. Finally, the medical and healthcare system managers, community health service center users, and relevant commissions and bureaus of Pudong New Area were consulted to further revise and finalize the Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Results:The total floor area of community health service centers in Pudong New Area was 57% (31/55), the number of beds per 1 000 people was 14% (8/55), and the total number of beds was 10% (6/60). These figures showed that urgent upgrades and construction in accordance with the new standards were required. The final " Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers" of Shanghai Pudong New Area comprised 15 chapters, covering topics from the macro construction scale, site selection and general plan to architectural design, structural design, water supply and sewage treatment, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical systems, informatics, medical gas supply, indoor design, signage, marking and fire protection, etc. The guidelines have been revised to incorporate the functional design of the 5 basic rooms, with a particular focus on the creating humanistic spaces and promoting digitalization. Particular attention was paid to creating humanistic spaces and improving ageing with digital applications. Conclusions:The Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area of Shanghai have been successfully formulated. These guidelines can be used to guide the subsequent high-quality and standardized development of community health service centers.

Objective:To formulate the Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Methods:This was a qualitative study. This study was divided into 2 stages. The first stage of the study was conducted from June to August 2023 and involved the heads of the General Affairs Departments of the 47 community health service centers in Pudong New Area. These individuals completed online questionnaires to compile a database on the current status of matching supply and demand resources in community health service centers in Pudong New Area. The second stage of the study run from September 2023 to August 2024. Firstly, the functional modules of China′s community health service centers would be clarified through a literature review. The construction scale and design requirements of similar institutions at home and abroad would be benchmarked, as well as practical experience. The results of Phase 1 research would then be combined to form the " Community Health Service Center Infrastructure Configuration Requirements and Design Suggestions (Draft)". Then, relevant experts were brought together to discuss the draft and form the " Community Health Service Center Infrastructure Configuration Requirements and Design Recommendations (Revised Version)". The experts involved in the discussion specialized in the study of infrastructure resource allocation for medical institutions. Finally, the medical and healthcare system managers, community health service center users, and relevant commissions and bureaus of Pudong New Area were consulted to further revise and finalize the Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Results:The total floor area of community health service centers in Pudong New Area was 57% (31/55), the number of beds per 1 000 people was 14% (8/55), and the total number of beds was 10% (6/60). These figures showed that urgent upgrades and construction in accordance with the new standards were required. The final " Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers" of Shanghai Pudong New Area comprised 15 chapters, covering topics from the macro construction scale, site selection and general plan to architectural design, structural design, water supply and sewage treatment, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical systems, informatics, medical gas supply, indoor design, signage, marking and fire protection, etc. The guidelines have been revised to incorporate the functional design of the 5 basic rooms, with a particular focus on the creating humanistic spaces and promoting digitalization. Particular attention was paid to creating humanistic spaces and improving ageing with digital applications. Conclusions:The Guidelines for the Construction of Community Health Service Centers in Pudong New Area of Shanghai have been successfully formulated. These guidelines can be used to guide the subsequent high-quality and standardized development of community health service centers.