The New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital has created an interesting way of helping kids through tough time, a pirate CT scanner.
Being ill is hard enough on its own, never mind if you are a child and not fully understanding why you need to be put through multiple tests. The typical CT scanning machine is very intimidating. It is a round contraption that you go headfirst into. It's no wonder that this would be terrifying if you were a child.
The room that this scanner is in has been decorated in a pirate themed decor, and even the floor has been painted to look like water. The actual machine has a traditional wheel decal around the opening of the scanner.
If this pirate CT scanner eases the fears of one child who is sick, then it's worth every penny.
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This Pirate CT Scanner Makes Sick Children More Comfortable
Trend Themes
1. Kid-friendly Medical Equipment - The use of playful designs in medical equipment can ease the fears of sick children and make testing more comfortable for them.
2. Themed Hospital Rooms - Decorating hospital rooms with a specific theme, like a pirate theme, can make the hospital environment less intimidating for young patients.
3. Patient-centered Healthcare - By taking into consideration the needs and fears of young patients, healthcare providers can create a more patient-centered approach to care.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Equipment Manufacturing - There is an opportunity for medical equipment manufacturers to market kid-friendly designs to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
2. Hospitality - Creating a themed environment, like a pirate themed hospital room, can be a unique selling point for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
3. Pediatric Healthcare - Providers of pediatric healthcare can incorporate patient-centered design elements to make healthcare more comfortable for children.