Plants and Residential Rehab (12-30-10)
During a recent study, addition of new plants in indoor common areas at a residential rehabilitation center improved the self-perceived well-being of pulmonary patients.
During a recent study, addition of new plants in indoor common areas at a residential rehabilitation center improved the self-perceived well-being of pulmonary patients.
Over the last few decades much has been written, and discussed, about the role of nature in healthcare environments (including the role of visual art with nature images). In healthcare settings, the primary focus must be that loyalty in healthcare art is not towards the Artist, or the field of the Arts, but towards the patient.
Patients on ventilators listening to music experience less stress than ventilated patients not listening to music.
Goldman and her colleagues discuss the importance of amenities, such as lobbies designed like those in 5-star hotels and “magnificent views,” when consumers are making decisions about hospital services.
A recently reported study reinforces earlier research indicating that older individuals (mean age of 77 in the study) have difficulty filtering out distracting or unneeded visual information to which they are exposed.
There is a push to increase patient- and family-centered care in hospitals and all the resulting additional amenities and in-room seating areas increase the size of nursing units.
In March of 2010 Gloria Mark spoke about her multi-tasking research at a PARC forum, and a video of her address is available at the website, below.
Horwitz-Bennett has assessed healthcare design across countries.
Even being exposed to dim light during the night can increase rates of weight gain.
Recent research conducted at Johns Hopkins has revealed that looking at nature scenes while hearing nature sounds can help reduce even extreme pain.