Designing Compassion in Hospice Care The Quiet Room
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
04.09.2026
Verlag
Oxford AcademicSeitenzahl
184
Maße (L/B)
23,5/15,6 cm
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-19-786017-5
End-of-life care, or hospice, exists in places where words fail and time feels suspended. Caretakers and loved ones arrive in vulnerability, needing space to offer connection and presence in ways that restore a sense of agency amid the unpredictability of dying. Designing Compassion in Hospice Care shows that, in this often spiritual experience, design is not decoration or efficiency, but an ethical act that upholds an individual's dignity and those who support them. This is not simply a guide to creating rooms; it is a call to cultivate moments where grief is acknowledged, meaning is shared, and silence is honored.
Drawing from nearly two decades in nursing and hospice leadership, the book explores how intentional design nurtures comfort and connection for patients and families at the end of life. Central to this work is "The Quiet Room," both a physical space and a philosophy of care. It represents a place where stillness, respect, and presence are prioritized: a space for patients to rest, families to gather, and caregivers to offer empathetic support. Through reflective stories, practical guidance, and insights from hospice practice, the book shows how lighting, color, sound, and layout shape emotional safety and personal expression.
Blending human-centered design with the inner work of compassion, this work invites readers to see hospice environments as extensions of care with spaces that ease suffering, and create profound moments of connection at the end of life.
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