New lighting system at Yorkshire Clinic
The new lighting sytem integrated into The Yorkshire Clinic can
play a key role in promoting the recovery and well being of
patients.
In healthcare facilities light can play a key role in promoting
the recovery and well being of patients. There is a clear
correlation between daytime light exposure and the patients'
perceived quality of life.
The more time spent in daylight, or in daylight-like artificial
light, the better the patients visual performance and comfort,
mood, sleep -wake rhythm, concentration, alertness and performance.
Clinical parameters such as recovery/length of stay, depression,
pain medication and cognitive decline are likewise positively
influenced by adequate daytime light exposure. There is also strong
evidence that light - critical to human functioning - can be
extremely beneficial to staff in healthcare settings as well as
patients.
In addition to the functional white light which has been
integrated into the Yorkshire Clinic, through a number of 'hotel'
style controls and scenes, to give varying levels of light
depending on the mood and needs of the customer, coloured light has
also been introduced to alter the feel of the space, and give the
customer control over their environment.
The new lighting sytem integrated into The Yorkshire Clinic can
play a key role in promoting the recovery and well being of
patients.