Contribution to the History of Hospital Facilities Construction Basic Typology of the Regional Hospital Facilities in Kosovo

Abstract

Chronologically, the history of hospital facilities in Kosovo began at last decade of XIX and early years of XX century, followed by supplements, intervention and reconstruction through years. Actually, general hospitals in Peja, Gjakova, Prizren, Mitrovica, Ferizaj, Vushtri and Gjilan are identified as regional. University clinical centre of Kosovo belong to the tertiary care, but due to high flux of patients, it is acting as a general hospital too. Above mentioned hospitals were subject of this study. Since there is no proper evidence of systemized data regarding regional hospitals in Kosovo, this study attempts to perform a research on various aspects on this topic. In addition, to classify these hospitals, among others, regarding their construction period, typology, architecturally recognizable structure, spatial organization, by creating a proper data base which will enable serious analyses to be carried out. In this sense, initially all available information about relevant parameters was gathered - desk study and other recordings during the site visits were systematized. Combined qualitative and quantitative analyses show the trajectory of an ad-hock development of healthcare facilities in Kosovo. The study suggests priorities regarding future intervention, which final goal is better image of hospital facilities in Kosovo.