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Healing Environments & Stress in Hospitalized Children

How can hospital design affect clinical outcomes? When a child is admitted to the hospital, it is a very stressful experience for both the child and the family. Creating a healing environment can reduce stress, improve one's ability to cope with pain, and aid in healing. Creating positive distractions through the design of environmental features, such as soothing colors, natural light, and pleasant sounds, can effectively reduce stress. Research Using Patient-Centered Design and Evidence-Based Design (EBD), which focus on the experience of the patient and prioritizes qualitative care through rigorous research, creating Healing Environments has become a focus for the healthcare industry. Article


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