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 ==== Research ==== ==== Research ====
  
-Here we can put a small summery of our research.+We observed that certain sensory stimuli have a calming effect on the human body and can help reduce stress, anxiety, and the perception of pain. The scents of orange and lavender, in particular, demonstrated a relaxing effect and contributed to an enhanced sense of well-being. 
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 +Additionally, it was observed that calm, familiar sounds as well as nature sounds such as rain, the sound of the ocean, or birdsong create a soothing atmosphere. These auditory stimuli can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and make pain feel subjectively less intense. 
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 +The results suggest that the targeted use of scents and soothing sounds can have a positive impact on both emotional and physical relaxation.
 ==== Introduction ==== ==== Introduction ====
  
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 ==== Concepts ==== ==== Concepts ====
-//Provide here all relevant concepts related to the topic(s) of the project// +This part presents the key concepts that form the foundation of the Healing Cocoon project. Drawing from research in healthcare design and patient well-being, it explores healing environments, multisensory interventions, digital distraction therapies, immersive technologies, and cocoon environments. Together, these concepts provide the theoretical basis for the design choices made in this project.
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 === Healing environments in hospitals === === Healing environments in hospitals ===
  
-According to the principles of Evidence-Based Design (EBD) intoruced previously, a "healing environment is defined as a physical space where the interaction between patients, staff, and the environment actively results in positive health outcomes [(Huisman2012)]. Rather than passive background for medical procedures, the physical setting is now more often recognised as both a "tool and healer" that can support the welness process through psychophysiological effects [(Devlin20030)]. To transform sterile, standard clinical waiting rooms into a functioning healing environment, some core environmental and psychological factors must be adressed.+According to the principles of Evidence-Based Design (EBD) intoruced previously, a "healing environment" is defined as a physical space where the interaction between patients, staff, and the environment actively results in positive health outcomes [(Huisman2012)]. Rather than passive background for medical procedures, the physical setting is now more often recognised as both a "tool and healer" that can support the welness process through psychophysiological effects [(Devlin2003)]. To transform sterile, standard clinical waiting rooms into a functioning healing environment, some core environmental and psychological factors must be adressed.
  
 **Sensory overload and mitigating surroundings stressors** **Sensory overload and mitigating surroundings stressors**
  
 The traditional concept of the healing environments relies on minimizing ambient stressors that causes anxiety. Hospitals and clinics are elementally filled with environmental stressors, including unfamiliar medical equipment, harsh lightning, lack of privacy [(Devlin2003)]. Excessive clinical noise from paging systems, alarms and voices are also source of distress [(Devlin2003)]. In some clinical units, equipment noise levels can reach up to 90 dB(A), which is equivalent to the threshold where hearing loss can begin [(Devlin2003)]. These uncontrolled acoustic environments disrupt rest, increase blood pressure, and heighten feelings of helplessness [(Devlin2003)]. The traditional concept of the healing environments relies on minimizing ambient stressors that causes anxiety. Hospitals and clinics are elementally filled with environmental stressors, including unfamiliar medical equipment, harsh lightning, lack of privacy [(Devlin2003)]. Excessive clinical noise from paging systems, alarms and voices are also source of distress [(Devlin2003)]. In some clinical units, equipment noise levels can reach up to 90 dB(A), which is equivalent to the threshold where hearing loss can begin [(Devlin2003)]. These uncontrolled acoustic environments disrupt rest, increase blood pressure, and heighten feelings of helplessness [(Devlin2003)].
-To effectively stop this sensory overload, spaces must be designed with acoustic comfort in mind. Providing sound-absorbing materials, such as specialized acoustic panels or ceiling tiles significantly reduces noise propagation and lowers the stress for bith patients and staff [(Devlin2003)], [(Sara2017)]. +To effectively stop this sensory overload, spaces must be designed with acoustic comfort in mind. Providing sound-absorbing materials, such as specialized acoustic panels or ceiling tiles significantly reduces noise propagation and lowers the stress for bith patients and staff [(Devlin2003)], [(Hamed2017)]. 
  
 **Privacy and control**  **Privacy and control** 
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 Digital distraction therapy is increasingly used in healthcare to help patients cope with stress, anxiety, and pain. The idea behind distraction therapy is to shift the patient’s attention away from medical procedures or discomfort [(Hiwat2021)]. Digital distraction therapy is increasingly used in healthcare to help patients cope with stress, anxiety, and pain. The idea behind distraction therapy is to shift the patient’s attention away from medical procedures or discomfort [(Hiwat2021)].
 Examples include: Examples include:
-  * Virtual Reality (VR) headsets which have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients during medical procedures [(Robin2019)], [(Yun2015)].+  * Virtual Reality (VR) headsets which have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients during medical procedures [(Robin2019)], [(Hua2015)].
  
   * Interactive walls and projection systems have been implemented in hospitals to create engaging environments that distract patients and improve emotional comfort [(Huisman2012)], [(Li2023)].   * Interactive walls and projection systems have been implemented in hospitals to create engaging environments that distract patients and improve emotional comfort [(Huisman2012)], [(Li2023)].
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 Therefore, the multisensory cocoon is considered the most suitable solution for reducing anxiety in pediatric healthcare environments. Therefore, the multisensory cocoon is considered the most suitable solution for reducing anxiety in pediatric healthcare environments.
 ==== Summary ==== ==== Summary ====
-//Provide here the conclusions of this chapter and make the bridge to the next chapter.// 
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 Based on the state-of-the-art analysis, it can be concluded that existing solutions such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and projection systems each offer specific advantages in reducing anxiety in healthcare environments. However, none of these solutions fully combine immersion, comfort, hygiene, and practicality. Based on the state-of-the-art analysis, it can be concluded that existing solutions such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and projection systems each offer specific advantages in reducing anxiety in healthcare environments. However, none of these solutions fully combine immersion, comfort, hygiene, and practicality.
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