10 Aspects to consider while designing a Futuristic Rehabilitation centre
By
Dr G Om Prakasham
Chairman, lotus wellness
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Rehabilitation is the action of restoring someone to health through training and therapy after addictions, injury, or a mental illness. The purpose of rehabilitation is to assist someone to achieve command over all their senses, abilities, and skills that are needed for the healthy functioning of life keeping their mental , physical , emotional and spiritual wellness in mind . Rehab centers work with a structured regime for every patient to help them get back to health.
Rehabs cater to a variety of patients so it should be universally accessible and able to give the respective desired rehab programs to each patient as per his or her requirement such as alcohol treatment, drug abuse, trauma, recuperating from injury, etc. Designing a rehab center includes understanding the character of spaces, requirements, and most importantly the behavioral psychology of the patients.
Below are some guidelines which you can incorporate while designing any rehabilitation center.
1. Have a Salutogenic approach to design
The theory was proposed by Aaron Antonov sky that focuses on the factors that support human health. A Salut genic approach in architecture is to simulate the natural recovery of health through psychological stimuli. The design should enhance the patient’s manageability, comprehensibility, and meaningfulness of life. It should incorporate good circulation, open spaces, healing gardens, etc.
A salutogenic model was applied in designing lotus wellness and rehabilitation Center in Coimbatore . This approach can be seen by its large open spaces, easy wayfinding, and nature-inspired form.
2. Home away from home
Spaces should be designed with a familiar and homely atmosphere by implementing materials, textures, accessories, and functions which are found in our homes. The atmosphere is beneficial as it is seen as more friendly and gives a holistic experience to the user. It makes the patient comfortable and reduces the social anxiety that comes with new places.
Subtle, calm colors and ample amount of daylight of the Lotus Treatment Centre in India make it feel like home for patients taking drug addiction treatment.
3. Biophilic environment help in the healing process
Every human tends to seek nature and other forms of life such as plants, animals, landscapes, etc. The design should incorporate greener spaces as it has a positive effect on patients. It may also have animal-assisted intervention such as spaces designed to attract butterflies, birds, etc.
Lotus rehab has designed healing spaces with lush green gardens, waterfalls and fountains, koi fish pond along with a very lively aviary to make you feel close to nature.
4. Layout of furniture
It plays an important factor in designing a rehabilitation center. The challenge for the architect is to diversify the designed spaces and provide a choice for the patients to decide between social interaction or solitude depending on the circumstances or state of mind.
Lotus mental health rehabilitation centre utilizes natural materials such as stone and wood for its interior. It uses niches for private seating and bigger open spaces for social interaction and informal seating layout.
5. Design open-air indoor activity spaces such as courtyards, amphitheaters, etc
Courtyards in the Indian context helps in keeping the thermal comfort of the space as well as provide an activity and interaction space for everyone. The spaces must gradually flow from intimate, semi-public then public spaces. Designers must understand the personal and public sphere of patients and work towards blending both.
Lotus ‘s Nalanda , the Interactive learning centre enhances the social sphere and gives a protected feeling to the patient where lots of activities can take place without the outside world’s distraction.
6. Focus on the sense of control and manageability by patients
The plan should be easy to navigate and should be patient-friendly. A patient should feel he/she is in control of his environment and life circumstances which are very fortifying. The feeling of totally out of control induces anxiety and is disempowering.
Lotus wellness rehab in Pollachi is designed with a focus on self-wayfinding and identification of spaces by patients. The square plan has four courtyards for different functions. The inner corridors have smooth tactile flooring and walls are covered with colorful wall papers to give a sense of home and warm vibes .
7. Create a Sensory experience
The design should incorporate different materials, textures, colors, and spaces which target all five human senses. Reflexology track, healing gardens, water bodies, are some of the examples which benefit different sensory actions.
“A healing Space” designed at lotus is inspired by Japanese zen design styles. It creates a space that is rejuvenating from the moment you enter. It utilizes organic materials and textures to give a holistic sensory experience of all senses to its patients.
8. Design interactive social spaces
Large gathering spaces are needed for educational gatherings, group therapy, and social interaction with family members. The architect should design a variety of exterior and interior social spaces for the patient to use as per their treatment. The interactive environment reduces the feeling of loneliness and fear in the rehabilitation center.
Lotus rehabilitation centre explores natural and tactile materials, soft lighting, and a variety of social interaction spaces. Rooftop gardens, multi-level spaces, and diverse seating arrangements give plenty of choice for the patient’s needs.
9. Include modern technology/ simulation areas
Nowadays, with rapid progress in technology, rooms are being designed to enhance the patient’s therapy by giving life simulating virtual experiences. Such rooms sometimes need soundproofing and high ceilings to incorporate the equipment. Lotus is a tech friendly and embracing Center.
10. Include different activity spaces
Activities such as pebble walking , gyms, Ayurvedic spa , sports facilities should be included in the design so that the patients can entertain themselves in their free time. Lotus has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to keep the body, mind and soul up beat .
Rehabilitation is about strengthening the body as well as the spirit of patients through different activities.
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