Pervasive noise elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Pervasive noise in a healthcare facility elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain. Good acoustics often mean operational changes, but there’s much that can be done at the design stage, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
January 3, 2017
Topic Area: Architecture
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