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Mark S Rea¹, Mariana G Figueiro¹

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Advanced lighting in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) can be dynamic, adapting to the needs of staff, infants, and families. This framework guides the implementation of optimal NICU lighting solutions.

Keywords:

NICU design NICU lighting circadian rhythms lighting technologies recommended standards solid state lighting

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Area of Science:

Neonatal care and environmental design
Illumination engineering and technology

Background:

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) present unique lighting challenges due to the diverse needs of occupants.
Rapid advancements in solid-state lighting offer opportunities for dynamic and adaptive lighting solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a conceptual framework for defining optimal lighting in the NICU.
To address the varying visual and non-visual requirements of healthcare professionals, infants, and families.
To integrate practical standards for NICU lighting design.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of existing literature on NICU lighting.
Development of a conceptual framework considering different user groups and times of day.
Focus on the Recommended Standards for Newborn ICU Design.

Main Results:

Identified the need for adaptable lighting systems in NICUs.
Highlighted the distinct requirements of NICU staff, infants, and family members.
Provided a framework to translate lighting standards into practical applications.

Conclusions:

Dynamic lighting systems are crucial for improving NICU environments.
A user-centered approach is essential for effective NICU lighting design.
The Recommended Standards for Newborn ICU Design offer a practical guide for implementation.