Affiliation:
1. Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Abstract
A built environment designed to be appropriate for palliative care can make a profound difference for people with life-limiting illnesses. The built environment affects a patient’s quality of life, the management of physical and psychological symptoms, and the quality of social interactions with loved ones and caregivers. This article is informed by the emerging trends in the research and practice in the disciplines of architecture, design, medicine, and nursing. The article is intended to provide a definition of palliative design and invite discussion of its potential impact on patients, families, and caregivers. Our goal is to initiate conversation about palliative design, foster sharing of experiences and feedback among building professionals, and discuss future paths for formal adoption into practice.
Funder
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family Foundationthrough the Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life
Subject
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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