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.
What's Driving This Trend
- 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.
- Themed Hospital Rooms
- Decorating hospital rooms with a specific theme, like a pirate theme, can make the hospital environment less intimidating for young patients.
- 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.
Who This Affects Most
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- There is an opportunity for medical equipment manufacturers to market kid-friendly designs to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Hospitality
- Creating a themed environment, like a pirate themed hospital room, can be a unique selling point for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Providers of pediatric healthcare can incorporate patient-centered design elements to make healthcare more comfortable for children.
