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I'm curious if this applies to doctor offices too. In Japan, doctor offices are very barebones: small, cramped, and only has enough space for the doctor and one
by SamuelAdams 7y ago
I'm curious if this applies to doctor offices too. In Japan, doctor offices are very barebones: small, cramped, and only has enough space for the doctor and one patient.
Since Japan has national health care, they spend the minimum amount necessary to keep these offices operational. So there is no art, no big spaces, no "nice to have" things.
If a patient only spends 15-30 minutes in that environment, will it really impact their stress, anxiety and pain?
- winter_blue 7y ago> they spend the minimum amount necessary They could make a policy change to accept art donations (of paintings, posters, etc), and put them up on the walls. I imagine a lot of people would be happy to donate art for the public good.
- nomy99 7y agoThe article says its for patients "receiving intrusive examinations, surgery, chemotherapy and emergency care". So looks like the target of study is high stress cases. As for cost, no one said you have to install Picasso or brand names. Plenty of local artists could contribute to wall designs, or even contributions from the affiliated hospital university's art department.