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| 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)], | + | 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)], |
| **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)], | + | * Virtual Reality (VR) headsets which have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients during medical procedures [(Robin2019)], |
| * Interactive walls and projection systems have been implemented in hospitals to create engaging environments that distract patients and improve emotional comfort [(Huisman2012)], | * Interactive walls and projection systems have been implemented in hospitals to create engaging environments that distract patients and improve emotional comfort [(Huisman2012)], | ||