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Course Description: AEC Daily: The Healing Power of Mobility: Shifting Positions to Heal and Empower Well-Being
This course explores the role of healthcare furniture as an active contributor to patient care. It considers how seating and spatial design influence recovery, promote mobility, and shape the experience of patients, families, and staff. Drawing on evidence-based strategies, the course examines how furniture can reduce fall risk, encourage engagement, and support physical, emotional, and social well-being. It presents furniture not just as equipment but as a clinical and behavioral tool that supports healing and fosters human flourishing.
Identify how healthcare furniture design influences patient mobility, recovery trajectories, and safety outcomes across different stages of care.
Compare seating innovations across sectors and determine their relevance to healthcare environments that prioritize comfort, adaptability, and clinical performance.
Analyze how furniture design engages the senses and supports social connection to promote healing across physical, emotional, and social domains.
Formulate design strategies that position healthcare settings as environments for flourishing, guided by evidence-based frameworks and the concept of eudaimonia.