LIGHTING ARTICLES
Researching dynamic lighting’s boost to health
David Navarrete, director of Research Initiatives and Professional Education at Sky Factory – a fine arts and digital technology studio that leverages Neuroaesthetics in its design framework, discusses some of the interesting research on the positive impact of dynamic lighting systems in reducing stress and burnout among healthcare staff and improving patient outcomes. Among the areas studied have been ‘the unique patterns of brain activation’ associated with exposure to photographic sky compositions (representing nature stimuli) compared with other positive, negative, and neutral images.
First, do no harm: a focus on lighting for healthcare
Lighting design consultant, Dr Shelley James – who will speak at the one-day IHEEM ‘Innovation in Healthcare’ conference at Uttoxeter Racecourse on 11 September* – shares the latest evidence for the return on investment in lighting that supports the body clock in terms not only of improved patient health outcomes and better staff engagement, but also lower electricity bills.
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