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Almost home.

S Porter¹

¹Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)

|April 9, 1990

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Mount Carmel Medical Center transformed its oncology unit into a comfortable, homey space over two years. This patient-centered design enhancement aimed to improve the healing environment for cancer patients and their families.

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Area of Science:

Oncology Nursing
Healthcare Design
Patient Experience

Background:

The oncology unit at Mount Carmel Medical Center was characterized by a cold, sterile environment.
There was a need to create a more comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors.

Purpose of the Study:

To renovate and redesign the oncology unit to foster a homey and comfortable healing environment.
To improve the overall patient and family experience within the oncology setting.

Main Methods:

A two-year transformation project involving a design firm, hospital staff, and auxiliary members.
Consultation with staff and patients to develop a universally liked design scheme.
Involvement of hospital construction workers, off-duty staff, and auxiliary members in the labor.

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Patients observed the renovation progress.

Main Results:

The oncology unit was successfully transformed from a sterile environment to a comfortable, homey area.
Design elements included quilts, carpeting, flowered curtains, and an accessible kitchen.
Funding was provided by the family of a former patient and the hospital auxiliary.

Conclusions:

The renovation successfully created a more therapeutic and patient-centered environment.
Community and family involvement played a significant role in the project's success.
Enhancing the physical environment of an oncology unit can positively impact the patient experience.