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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Creating a healing environment: rationale and research overview.

Jone Geimer-Flanders¹

¹Kona Community Hospital, Division of Cardiology, Ali'i Health, 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750, USA. jgflanders@earthlink.net

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

|April 21, 2009

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The healing environment and blended medicine reduce disease burden and speed recovery. Exploring the autonomic nervous system

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Integrative medicine and healthcare facility design.
Environmental psychology and patient outcomes.
Autonomic nervous system regulation in health.

Background:

The environment of care significantly impacts disease burden and healing time.
Many diseases involve autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation, suggesting an environmental interplay.
Integrating complementary practices with evidence-based medicine is key for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the mechanism of interplay between the environment and ANS regulation.
To outline the rationale for "blended medicine" in healthcare.
To discuss healing-oriented design in healthcare facilities.

Main Methods:

Literature review on environmental factors and health outcomes.
Conceptual framework linking environment, ANS, and healing.
Case study analysis of North Hawaii Community Hospital.

Main Results:

Positive correlation between supportive environments and reduced disease burden.
Evidence suggests ANS modulation is a key mechanism for environmental healing effects.
Blended medicine and healing design enhance patient well-being.

Conclusions:

Healthcare environments and blended medicine approaches are crucial for optimal patient recovery.
Further research into the ANS-environment interaction is warranted.
Implementing healing-oriented design principles can improve patient outcomes.