Banca de DEFESA: ANA MARIA MOREIRA MACIEL

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STUDENT : ANA MARIA MOREIRA MACIEL
DATE: 25/07/2023
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: http://meet.google.com/jos-xscy-qen
TITLE:

RESTORING ENVIRONMENTS: security and attachment to place in hemodialysis rooms

KEY WORDS:

Haemodialysis wards; stress; restorative environments; environmental perception; security; attachment to the place.

PAGES: 393
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Desenho Industrial
SUMMARY:

The characteristic and environmental transformations which humanity has been experiencing, have raised concerns about conditions of well-being and quality of life. Therefore, many theories have sought to explain the benefits of experiencing spaces which are created to help restore emotional balance, combat physical, emotional and psychological stress, and restore energy. In health care settings, it is particularly important to promote recovery since patients often experience stressful situations, and hospitalization can involve a range of feelings – fear, pain, the loss of a sense of time, spatial disorientation, loss of control over lives, amongst others. Therefore, the influence of the environment on human health, through the reduction of stress levels, is the structural basis of this study. It is centered on the potential benefits that restorative environments can promote in people. The key concept that guides the parameters of this research is called restorative environment, a term inherent to Environmental Psychology to describe the process which can occur when a place creates feelings which exert a positive influence on health. Based on the theoretical support of Environmental Psychology and Ergonomics of the Built Environment, exploratory research was carried out, identifying the physical attributes and meanings of haemodialysis wards which contribute to perceptions of security and attachment to these places, and which, hypothetically, would lead to recovery. It was possible to identify correlations between these physical attributes and the extent of the recovery. This research adopted a multi-method approach, combining direct and indirect observations, and qualitative and quantitative investigation. Initially, a bibliographic review was carried out on topics such as: recovery, stress and emotions, then a survey was carried out to characterize the physical attributes of haemodialysis wards and their meanings, and to investigate the perception of the extent of the recovery process. A total of 257 patients were treated at the Hospital das Clínicas of the Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE - and at two units of Clínicas DaVita, from August 2019 to February 2020. Content analysis was used for the treatment of the qualitative data, and the quantitative data were evaluated using relational descriptive statistics. The results confirm the hypothesis that both the quality of patient care, as well as the experiences of recovery in health care environments, occur in contexts with specific characteristics, and that attachment to the place and a feeling of security are predictors for establishing the basis for recovery. The characteristics and physical attributes highlighted in the research, and which play an important role in the construction of these meanings, are: the appearance of the residence; cool environments with mild temperatures; outdoor visual access; moderate amplitude; opportunities for privacy and social interaction; access to technologies; exposure to artistic expressions; support for companions' needs; accessible, ergonomic and inclusive environments; conservation and order of the medical establishment. In the view of the interviewees, haemodialysis environments are restorative when they are perceived as: familiar/safe; comfortable/organized; welcoming/relaxing and thought-provoking/interesting.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - LIZANDRA GARCIA LUPI VERGARA - UFSC
Presidente - 1804999 - ANA CAROLINA DE MORAES ANDRADE BARBOSA
Externa à Instituição - CLAUDIA RENATA MONT'ALVAO BASTOS RODRIGUES - PUC - RJ
Externa à Instituição - ELISANGELA BRITO PESSOA VILAR - UTL
Externa à Instituição - GLEICE VIRGINIA MEDEIROS DE AZAMBUJA ELALI - UFRN