Researchers from the University of Michigan report that certain hospital room qualities, such as having a window view, staying in a single room, or closer proximity to a nursing station, may influence outcomes following high-risk operations.
The United States spends roughly $50 billion annually on the construction of health care facilities. Research suggests that architecture and interior design can enhance patient care and outcomes. A seminal study published in 1984 found that providing patients a window view may influence surgery recovery. Other studies found that severely ill patients assigned to ICU rooms that are “not well visualized” by the medical staff may be more likely to experience worse health outcomes.
Science has proven that when windows overlook nature, the healing is enhanced. Nurturing the mind nurtures the body.
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