Design strategies can quiet healthcare environments
Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Noise-reducing strategies include incorporating smart design, using materials that reduce the transfer of sound and masking unpleasant noises with more soothing ones.
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September 7, 2016
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