As cores no ambiente de terapia intensiva: percepções de pacientes e profissionais

Abstract

The use of colors in the environment of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may interfere in the welfare of both professionals and patients. This study is aimed at analyzing the perceptions of professionals and patients regarding the colors used in the intensive care environment, identifying those considered pleasant and unpleasant. This is a descriptive-exploratory research with a quantitative-qualitative focus. The sample was comprised of hospitalized patients and professionals at three public hospitals ICUs in the city of Goiânia, State of Goiás. The colors considered most pleasant for ICUs were light blue and light green. Light yellow, beige, gray, pink and guava were also pointed out as pleasing. Red and black were appointed as the most unpleasant. Professionals and patients demonstrated preference for varied colors, something that can be used as a way of improving the atmosphere of ICUs.

Design de experiência ambiental hospitalar – foco no atendimento à criança.

“…Um dos fatores ambientais são as cores. Elas exercem grande influência nas sensações humanas, podem tornar o ambiente mais animado, mais agradável, o que influencia nas atitudes e percepções das pessoas no local (BOCCANERA; BOCCANERA; BARBOSA, 2006). Assim como tudo na natureza, nas cores também existem as polaridades, como cores frias e quentes.…”

Clothing and professional identity in the training of nurses in the city of Juiz de Fora

“…Studies on colors and their meaning have existed for a long time. It is believed that colors can be linked to feelings, be a part of daily work and leisure, and influence the way people relate to each other and to the environment around them (17) . The pink color has different meanings related to sensitivity and relaxation.…”

“…The pink color has different meanings related to sensitivity and relaxation. It also has a cultural association with the female universe, representing characteristics such as fragility and delicacy (13,(17)(18) . In the 1960s, the transformations that began in previous centuries culminated in the insertion of women in the labor market in specific professions, such as nursing, social services and nutrition, evidencing a succession of events and modifications that led to professionalization based on gender.…”

Ambiente y Ventilación Mecánica: Una reflexión posible

“…Un ambiente con colores monótonos o que recuerden enfermedades, sufrimiento y muerte puede interferir en cuestiones físicas, emocionales y sicológicas, de forma consciente o inconsciente. Así, la armonía de los colores de los muebles, ropas, paredes, piso, techo y en la decoración de los servicios de salud es relevante, en especial, si consideramos el periodo de ingreso de la mayoría de los pacientes y de trabajo de los profesionales (18) .…”