E41 - The Impact of Using an Induction Room or Operating Room on Child and Parent Anxiety
(Room R08-R09)
04 Nov 19
9:45 AM
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10:45 AM
Tracks:
Advancements in Evidence-Based Design Research
With more pediatric surgical procedures being conducted each year within the outpatient care environment, it is imperative that the design of these facilities supports the physiological and psychological needs of both the children who experience those procedures and their caregivers. Utilizing non-invasive devices and a web-based photo questionnaire developed using the theory of supportive design, a study was conducted examining the impact of using an induction room versus the OR on child and parent anxiety. This session provides an in-depth evaluation of the design features found to intensify or mitigate child and parent anxiety and their associated design implications.