| The future of the doctor's office |
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There's ample evidence that the design of our healthcare spaces can help people heal. But mostly, they haven't--a big problem facing a new cohort of entrepreneurs.
Traditionally, doctor’s offices are designed with a focus on staff efficiency and a cost-effective use of space. You’re unlikely to see window views, displays of art and nature, seating choices, temperature controls, easy-to-navigate hallways, or support for non-native English speakers. Yet those very design traits have been linked to lowering patients’ stress, blood pressure, and even pain--as well as lowering stress and absenteeism for caregivers.
Because of the pandemic, patients are communicating with their doctors virtually more often, meaning doctor’s offices suddenly have a new job to do: convincing patients they actually want to be there. And many of those medical businesses are turning to startups for help.
Read our story to learn how a growing number of entrepreneurs and designers are building more functional and comfortable doctor’s offices for the post-Covid world. |
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