World Cancer Day - An insight into how our screens can improve Oncology/Infusion Spaces
1 in 2 of us will develop cancer in some form during our lifetime, according to Cancer Research UK. World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer to ensure everyone has an understanding of cancer and how best to tackle a diagnosis.
A common therapy for cancer patients is Chemotherapy. This can be administered via pills, however, it is most commonly given intravenously in a healthcare setting i.e. through an IV line into the vein. In addition, modern medicine has seen the development therapies that specifically target tumour cells, as opposed to chemotherapy which affects all cells. The progression-free survival of patients being treated with these drugs has greatly improved, especially when used in conjunction with chemotherapy, however, these treatments also often require intravenous administration.
The above infusion therapies require patients to be sat in chairs for any length of time up to 8 hours or even a couple of days. It is essential that patients are provided with a comfortable, welcoming and stress-free environment throughout their treatment. KwickScreen are grateful that they can contribute towards this in two key ways: artwork and privacy flexibility.
Artwork
The screens can be printed with a range of artwork to brighten the space and reduce the anxiety of patients receiving treatments. Our nature artwork is often popular for these screens as views of nature have been reported to reduce anxiety and pain. They also provide patients with a form of escapism, especially if there isn’t access to a pleasant view from the window.
Privacy Flexibility
The screens can be pulled out to any length meaning patients have complete flexibility over their level of privacy. The screen can be pulled to its full length to provide complete privacy if a patient wants to read a book or have a nap throughout the treatment. Alternatively, it can be pulled to half its length to balance privacy with socialising or rolled completely away for maximum exposure to other patients for a chat.
Here are some of our screens in oncology/infusion spaces:
