Monday, May 29, 2006
Can architecture improve patient care?
Hospitals seem to think so.
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If you've ever been in a hospital that was designed without any input from the people who work there, you know how good an idea this is.
I worked in a hospital where the counters are so high that anyone sitting at the nurses' station cannot see over them. Not a wise idea.
The building itself can hinder or help patient care. This is a good idea.
I worked in a hospital where the counters are so high that anyone sitting at the nurses' station cannot see over them. Not a wise idea.
The building itself can hinder or help patient care. This is a good idea.
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: 12:07 AM
: 12:07 AM
I see some truth in the article with regards to hospital environment helping patients feel better. Take one of the hospitals I go to. Some doctors clinic are situated in an old, drab building. The corridor/waiting area have brown walls, it's poorly lit and if I go there, I just feel more sick.
Feeling claustrophobic sometimes, I rush for air through a window overlooking an area full of trees. Here, one can seek fleeting change of air compared to the damp inside. To make matters worse, I went there for an eye check. Just imagine someone walking in that building with blurred vision. As I get into that floor, my world seems darker, like I’m in a bat cave.
A contrasting scene greets me when I entre another of their new buildings and the main building. Colours are lighter, design is better. I feel good when I reach that area.
But do you really believe these administrators who tell the press that they’re not doing it to compare with other hospitals? It’s business, it’s tough if you don’t innovate.
Going back to the article, it’s great news. It’s for everyone – doctors, nurses, other hospital staff and most of all, the patients.
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Feeling claustrophobic sometimes, I rush for air through a window overlooking an area full of trees. Here, one can seek fleeting change of air compared to the damp inside. To make matters worse, I went there for an eye check. Just imagine someone walking in that building with blurred vision. As I get into that floor, my world seems darker, like I’m in a bat cave.
A contrasting scene greets me when I entre another of their new buildings and the main building. Colours are lighter, design is better. I feel good when I reach that area.
But do you really believe these administrators who tell the press that they’re not doing it to compare with other hospitals? It’s business, it’s tough if you don’t innovate.
Going back to the article, it’s great news. It’s for everyone – doctors, nurses, other hospital staff and most of all, the patients.
