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Item Restricted A curative atmosphere? : the effect of interior design on in-patient recovery in psychiatric facilities(2020) Westerlund, Judith Cornelia; Ebert, Carola; Martín, Javier; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"By bringing knowledge of the human psyche into design practice, the spaces within which we spend time may help to both prevent poor mental health, and also contribute to treating mental illness in a more efficient way than they do today. Hence, understanding mental illness and mental health may prove an important development within design, and design may also prove an invaluable tool in furthering the understanding of mental disorders. Through this thesis, it is sought to describe the atmospheric qualities which evidently play a pivotal role in therapeutic spaces by identifying specific characteristics of a curative atmosphere. These characteristics can inform design strategies which may be employed to design psychiatric hospitals in order to better support the treatments taking place within them. Such characteristics have been identified via a literature review of predominantly psychiatric journals, hence allowing psychology to inform design strategies. These, in turn, can positively impact the practice of psychotherapy by producing engaging therapeutic environments. By categorising the recurring themes in the reviewed literature, a comprehensive list or guide of integral aspects and design features contributing to a curative atmosphere can be compiled, which designers and stakeholders of therapeutic environments should consider in the design process of such spaces."Item Restricted Birth Centers and Mental Health(2023) Karolina Wiktoria Ody; Brünjes, Katrin; Escobar, Pierre; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The experience of giving birth is deeply intertwined with the environment, affecting the woman's perception of pain, the collaboration of caregivers, and the well-being of both mother and newborn. This research explores the intricate relationship between physiological birth and architectural surroundings, with a focus on the impact of space design on the birth process. Recognizing the significance of factors such as aesthetics, materials, colors, room layouts, air circulation, temperatures, and lighting conditions, the study delves into their influence on the time before, during, and after birth. The problem statement emphasizes the crucial role of the delivery room in shaping the birth experience, with the potential to positively or negatively impact pain perception, stress levels, and relaxation. Drawing on insights from Nilsson's work, which highlights the inadequacy of current research in this area, the research aims to contribute valuable knowledge to the intersection of birth, architecture, and mental health. Methodologically, this research combines a literature review with representative samples and questionnaires. The comparison between women giving birth in birth centers and hospitals provides insights into the correlation between external space, mental health, and subjective feelings such as stress, anxiety, and attachment. The findings, discussed in the final section, offer suggestions for improvements related to birth centers and mental health, addressing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of architectural surroundings on the birth experience. Keywords: Birth Experience, Architectural Surroundings, Delivery Room Design, Pain Perception, Stress Levels, Mental Health, Birth Centers, Hospitals, Space Design, AestheticsItem Restricted Reconceptualizing the birth environment : salutogenic approaches to the design of birth spaces(2020) Jacobs, Yori; Ebert, Carola; Starck, Adrian von; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"Labor and birthing a child are one of the most innate, natural, and key transitional events in a person's life. Since the beginning of mankind, people have naturally sought shelter in preparing for childbirth and the subsequent care of the newborn. Healing methods and practical medicine were limited and thus natural forces, a safe protective, and supportive environment that promote d recovery and healing became particularly important. The birth environment is embodied by the physical birth space and the people present in the room. Consequently, a woman's well-being and the course of childbirth are greatly influenced by the care methods and spatial design elements used. Over the past century, European countries have seen many transitions in these models and therefore greatly differ in nature. With the rise of qualitative birth space studies, specialists working in midwifery have started to recognize the importance of salutogenic design values as a supportive means for smooth childbirth. This approach seeks to create a supportive birth environment for an expecting mother and empower her confidence and ability to give birth naturally. To understand how a salutogenic interior design approach can contribute to the improvement of birth spaces and a positive child birth experience, this bachelor's thesis concentrates on different European birth settings and in what way these spaces influence expecting families including the way they receive care. It examines the development of birth spaces in Western Europe and explains the characteristics and impact of pathogenic and salutogenic design models using a selection of literature and publications alongside a case study analysis. In this comparative analysis, four case studies are selected to investigate the implemented salutogenic design qualities and in which aspects they differ. The study criteria chosen are based on the findings of a qualitative research undertaken by the British National Childbirth Trust in 2003. Additionally, the Birthing Unit Design Spatial Evaluation Tool (BUDSET), created by the Australian Center for Midwifery Child and Family Health in 2010 was also used as a guideline. With the insights gained from literature research and the four case studies, a practical design project with spatial salutogenic solutions was realized in the form of an independent midwife led birth center. This thesis endeavors to answer the following research question: How can a salutogenic design approach contribute to the interior design of birth spaces?"Item Restricted The influence of interior design on children's psychology in paediatric health zones(2020) Kamal, Fatima; Ebert, Carola; Larsen, Sigurd; bachelor thesis in Interior Design"This thesis aims to study the positive influence of interior design on the psychological well-being of children occupying paediatric health zones. [...] There are a lot of design aspects that need to be taken into account when considering children's different needs in a space, such as: functionality, health, proportion, aesthetics, etc. However this research focuses on the psychological aspect which plays an important role in interior design especially when the target occupants are children and the target spaces are healthcare facilities, since children need more attention to improve their psychological development through their childhood, and paediatric healthcare facilities are considered to be uncomfortable places for children, full of fear caused by the unfamiliar environment and the lack of information, and thus need more attention from interior designers. Hamstech institute's blog stated that Interior design has a major influence on human psychology by affecting the occupants' mood, behavior and well being. There is a wide range of interior design elements and factors that shape a space, and each one of them is guided by the psychology of the space, that eventually creates a bond between the occupants of the space and its environment (2018). The aim of this paper is to study the positive influence of interior design on children's psychological well-being by showing how color, light and spaciousness influence children's experiences in paediatric health zones, to be able to provide strategies of application of the chosen design elements to the interior spaces."Item Restricted Waiting for a Change : Accommodating the Needs of Parents and Children in the Reinvention of Healthcare Facility Waiting Rooms(2021) Seewald, Miwha; Larsen, Sigurd; Starck, Adrian von; bachelor thesis in Interior Architecture / Interior DesignMACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE : A universal human experience in a place where thoughts spiral, agitation and anxiety grow, and you have no indication of how much longer you will be stuck there. Waiting rooms in medical institutions trigger for many people a myriad of negative emotions and frustration at their general unsuitability and one could say neglect of the user experience. (Montgomery, 2017, 114) The event of waiting takes on a very inflated scope of stress and anxiety with a young child who may or may not be ill in that moment. The focus of this bachelor project is on the needs of this particular user group: that of a parent1 and child and how they could be better met in the design of healthcare facility waiting rooms. While any space can be defined as a waiting room by placing a chair in a room, could this concept be reinvented or improved? It is easy enough to rely on personal experience to validate the problem but looking no further than the clinic review page of the local hospital pediatric ward, will display a number of parent reviews on their experience. While it can be assumed that dissatisfaction is a common motivator for an opportunity to vent, one of the categories they are invited to rate on a star system among others is ‘furnishings and design’, with space to share their story, unsurprisingly, reviews of waiting spaces where mentioned are rarely positive. (Medizinfo) Waiting to be seen by a health expert is all too common. According to the European Commission Eurostat statistics gathered on the average number of consultations per EU Member State inhabitant during 2017, most countries fall between 4 and 10. Germany weighs in at the upper end of the scale at an average of 10 consultations per person a year2. (Eurostat 2017) From the perspective of a parent, where any form of waiting with small children can feel like a form of punishment, this particular form within the context of healthcare facilities, comes with a unique and additional anxiety. More specifically, that it either involves a sick child, a routine check-up which could reveal new concerns, and or the exposure of a healthy child to a place where sick and potentially infectious children will be or have been. From a study taken in an Italian hospital which investigated the experience of families waiting for treatment in day hospitals, ethnographic data gathered from the patients and their parents revealed that it was the parents and not the child patients who were dealing with feeling anxiety and concern. (Corsano, 2015) Boredom is often used synonymously with waiting (Hedges, 2018, 99), likely a common sentiment shared even more so with children who are asked to sit and wait. If not unwell this will be the main challenge for the waiting child, and prolonged boredom can lead to agitation and feelings of negativity. (Holinger, 2020)