In the construction of the environment and medical centers such as hospitals and clinics, one of the most important points to pay attention to is lighting. Hospital lighting is very important because it is related to people’s health. The light of an environment can have a direct and indirect effect on improving the physical and mental conditions of patients. Many points should be taken into account when providing lighting for medical centers. In the rest of this article, we will discuss the points that should be considered when lighting hospital environments.
Why is hospital lighting important?
Maintaining the well-being and mental health of patients
Lighting in hospitals is known as an important factor for the well-being and improvement of patients. Proper lighting can improve the mood of patients, reduce anxiety and stress, increase the productivity of nurses and doctors, and reduce medical errors.
Usually, strong and sharp lights may be annoying for patients and nurses and cause stress and anxiety. On the other hand, dark and low light can convey a feeling of uncertainty and hopelessness to patients. Therefore, it is very important to optimize lighting in hospitals in order to support comfort and improve the treatment conditions of patients.
Preventing the growth of bacteria using lighting
Lighting is used as a physical method to prevent the growth of microbes. In fact, light radiation with a certain wavelength can cause free radicals and kill bacteria. For example, short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) light can kill bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. Also, LED light can be effective in preventing the growth of bacteria. Some research has shown that certain types of LED light, for example blue light, can kill bacteria and slow their growth. Therefore, lighting as a physical method can be effective in preventing the growth of microbes and reducing the bacterial load of the surrounding environment.
Improving the working conditions of hospital personnel
Research has shown that the effect of hospital lighting is effective on improving the performance of personnel. In fact, lighting as a physical method can increase the vitality and energy of personnel and thus improve their performance.
Some researches have shown that natural light, especially sunlight during the day, can improve the cognitive performance and memory of hospital personnel. Also, the use of blue and white lights can increase the energy and concentration of personnel. In some studies, it has been found that the use of red light and some warm colors in hospital reception areas can improve the mood and mental state of patients and staff in these areas. This research shows that lighting can be effective in improving the performance of hospital personnel and thus improving the medical services provided to patients.
This research shows that lighting can be effective in improving the performance of hospital personnel and thus improving the medical services provided to patients.
The lights used in hospital environments should have the following features:
1- Safety: the lights must be completely safe and resistant to fire, so that in case of an accident, the patients and hospital staff are not at risk.
2- Illumination quality: the lights must provide adequate light to the space that can be used as a light source for proper medical and surgical performance. Also, the light should be clearly visible to patients and staff without affecting the skin color of the patients.
3- Light intensity control: The lights must have the ability to control the light intensity so that they can be adjusted according to the medical needs and requests of the patients.
4- Affordable: The lights should be affordable and available with less energy for this excellent performance.
5- Disinfection: In hospitals, disinfection of lights is very important. Some lights have the ability to disinfect, which can be used to prevent the spread of infections in the hospital environment.
6- Low noise: Low noise and silent lights are very useful so that during surgery and treatment, their sound does not disturb the work of doctors and nurses and does not cause pain to patients.
Three golden tips in hospital lighting
- General lighting in the patient’s room should not cause any glare. The color rendering index in hospitals should be at least 80%.
- In order to perform clinical tests by the treatment team, it is necessary to provide sufficient lighting on a screen with a height of 850 mm from the floor of the room.
- In order for the patient to be able to find her way in the dark of the night without the need of others’ help to use the bathroom or leave the room, it is better to use a series of lights to show the way.
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