Reconsidering patients with chronic kidney psychological needs : optimizing hemodialysis room design

Author

Halas, Ahid

Source

An-Najah University Journal for Research-A : Natural Sciences

Issue

Vol. 36, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2022), pp.51-74, 24 p.

Publisher

An-Najah National University Deanship of Scientific Research

Publication Date

2022-02-28

Country of Publication

Palestine (West Bank)

No. of Pages

24

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

Abstract EN

Chronic kidney failure (CKF) and its treatment often manifest in anxiety and fear in patients.

The present study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of how hospital interior design, hemodialysis rooms, in particular, can exacerbate or alleviate anxiety and fear in patients with CKF.

Specifically, it reviews relevant literature to unveil to what extent a home-like environment in CKF healthcare centers might minimize anxiety and fear compared to an institutional design.

Findings revealed patients with CKF delineate into three groups based on their psychological response to their disease and their ability to adapt to the new situation.

Based on these classifications, the researcher proposed three models for the dialysis room to reduce anxiety and fear in each category.

Crucially, while a homey environment in healthcare centers helps to mitigate anxiety and fear in a subset of patients with CKF, other patients may feel more anxious and fearful in such an environment.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Halas, Ahid. 2022. Reconsidering patients with chronic kidney psychological needs : optimizing hemodialysis room design. An-Najah University Journal for Research-A : Natural Sciences،Vol. 36, no. 1, pp.51-74.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429494

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Halas, Ahid. Reconsidering patients with chronic kidney psychological needs : optimizing hemodialysis room design. An-Najah University Journal for Research-A : Natural Sciences Vol. 36, no. 1 (2022), pp.51-74.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429494

American Medical Association (AMA)

Halas, Ahid. Reconsidering patients with chronic kidney psychological needs : optimizing hemodialysis room design. An-Najah University Journal for Research-A : Natural Sciences. 2022. Vol. 36, no. 1, pp.51-74.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1429494

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references.

Record ID

BIM-1429494