Hospital gowns with dignity - what a crazy idea! http://bit.ly/ceRTKm
I have learned from my mother that one of the main challenges to recovery in a long hospital stay is the lack of dignity and humanity of the experience. You are prodded, rolled, poked, talked around, condescended to, belittled, and dismissed. On top of that, you wear a demeaning gown with an open backend that constantly reminds you about just how low your life has gotten. Anyone who isn't depressed by all this is either exceptionally strong, oblivious, or medicated.
So I love these new gowns for the NHS - they open on the side, so you aren't as exposed. They come with a cell phone pocket for easy access to your support network. And they have a soft fleecy blanket for extra comfort on a sensory level.
Little design changes like this are comparatively affordable ways to improve outcomes, the end goal of all medical change.
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