Good acoustics reduce the need for medication
In a study of chest pain patients at the intensive coronary heart unit at Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden, researchers found that a good sound environment reduces patients’ pulses, hospital readmissions and the need for extra medication.
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In the research study you will learn, that rest and sleep are important parts when we are ill and need to heal. The design of patient rooms should therefore enable:
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References:
Hagerman et al: “Influence of intensive coronary care acoustics on the quality of care and physiological state of patients”, International Journal of Cardiology, Volume 98, Issue 2, February 2005