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Illness is dreaded by all and hence to be frank…no one considers a visit to a hospital to be a pleasant outing. But this perspective can change … Designing your healthcare unit to mentally and physically contribute to the patient’s well-being. Healthcare facilities that are constructed with this aim in mind are considered to be examples of healing architecture.

Furthermore, Architecture is a merger of art, science, and technology. It has many facets to it and has to be designed with the end user’s objective in mind. In a healthcare setup the patients, their loved ones, the doctors, the nurses, and the other staff are the end users. A hospital designed and constructed to positively impact the physical wellness, mental well-being, and safety of all end users is termed a healing space.

The aims of healing spaces

• Speedier healing
• Happier state of mind
• Faster recovery
• Reduction of anxiety
• Alleviation of stress
• Better atmosphere

Benefits of healing spaces

1. Catalyst to a better mind frame

Architecture when used thoughtfully can improve mental, emotional, and psychological wellness. Help your patients garner positive vibes from your set-up. Speedier recovery

2. Speedier recovery

Secondly, the atmosphere has a lot of effect on a person’s state of mind. If the atmosphere of your healthcare unit is a pleasant one, it will give a psychological boost and hasten your patient’s recovery.

3. More footfall

Moreover, if the design of the healthcare setting is positive and aesthetically pleasing, it can attract more clients and increase footfall.

4. Better perception

Your patient will have a positive association with your healthcare institute. Instead of having a negative memory of illness, he/ she will associate your set-up with the positive memory of speedy recovery. This will improve your brand image as word-of-mouth promotion is very important in healthcare.

Some components of healing spaces

1. Connect with nature

To begin with, if space permits, make use of outdoor elements like a pond, water fountain, garden, etc. Research has established that open spaces and nature can act as de-stressors and reduce pain/ anxiety hormones. They can stimulate the release of the body’s natural antibodies and painkillers and hasten the recovery process. If this is not practical due to space constraints, replace them with pictures or wall hangings of panoramic scenes or indoor plants.

2. Use Glass

Research has proven that patients who could gaze outside at nature had a faster rate of recovery as compared to those who faced blank walls. Using glass doors and windows can help the patient feel a connection with nature and feel relaxed and thus heal faster. Glass can also help the patient gain access to sunlight.

3. Noise cancellation

 Furthermore, a healthcare set-up can be a busy and raucous place. The continuous coming and going of patients, the hum of machines, and the chatter of the nurses can also create a lot of disturbance. Noise can be a deterrent to the quality and quantity of sleep and also increase stress levels. This can cascade into a host of health issues. The use of soundproofing material to nullify this noise intrusion can help. Soothing music in waiting and reception areas can also help.

4. Access to Light

Sunlight has a therapeutic effect on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also provides us with Vitamin D, an important element for health, immunity, and wellness. Try to unleash the goodness of sunlight for your clients by designing windows in the right direction (East). See that the artificial lights are adjustable for brightness and well placed so that patients can get the maximum benefit.

5. Use of Healing Colors

Moreover, colors are considered to have a great impact on our behavior, mindsets, energy levels, and moods. Some colors like light blue and green can soothe while others like red can energize and stimulate. You should harness the right balance of colors in your healing space.  Hospital ceilings and walls should have neutral colors such as white, off-white, or beige for calmness. In addition to it, pastel colors can revive feelings of peacefulness. Colors like red and orange must be used in small amounts to add a splash of energy.

To conclude, take the services of an equipment consultancy firm that can offer feasibility studies and aid your decision-making before you invest in expensive medical equipment so that it will not become outdated very soon. Hospital management may seem like a tough terrain road, lined with hairpin bends and zig-zag curves but with proper planning, organization, and implementation, you can navigate this without a hitch. You can take the help of professional healthcare management agencies to avoid these pitfalls with a sustainable and thoughtfully designed strategy aimed at productivity hikes, cost reduction, and quality optimization.

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