Whether you’re a patient, care provider, or visitor, spending any amount of time in a healthcare facility can conjure many different emotions during your experience. From the highs of welcoming a new baby in the maternity ward to anxious hours awaiting a diagnosis, clinical facility walls see it all. And in the background of these experiences, subtle yet impactful aspects of the facility’s design can make a significant difference.
The question we ask every day at Stance is: how are the products we’re making Improving Lives – of the patients, care providers, and visitors in these facilities – by Design? This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re focusing on the subtle-yet-powerful ways healthcare furniture can positively support the experience.
All of our products are created to anticipate the needs of their end-users, but several of Stance’s collections stand out for their emphasis on stress reduction and enhanced comfort:
Abrazo Rocker: Our lounge-inspired Abrazo patient seating collection offers unexpected comfort in a relaxing, gentle rocking experience. Ideal in patient rooms and nurseries, the eye-catching, customizable series includes optional solid surface or wood arm caps, and the rocker features a short rocking action engineered with safety in mind.
Carson Recliner: Recliners, especially in often-compact healthcare rooms, are regarded as bulky, and the mechanics of using one in a patient or treatment room might feel cumbersome… unless you’re our Carson recliner, that is. In addition to its sleek aesthetic and reclining function, the Carson recliner offers a slim profile – helping it more comfortably and seamlessly join shared areas like designated quiet rooms. Consider Carson a low-stress addition to any space, helping end-users lay back and relax with ease.
Clover Lounge Seat: In for a long period of time in a waiting area or seeking rest during a 12-hour shift? Count yourself lucky to encounter our Clover. From taking a few moments to recharge with a book, to fully reclining while curled up with a blanket for a longer nap, Clover was designed to calm and relax. Clover can be enjoyed by multiple people at once, including parents with children or by individual parties comfortably sharing the lounge chair. And with beautiful curves and modern styling, Clover’s aesthetics also contribute to a soothing experience not often found in healthcare facilities.
Flo Lounge: Just like the seamless lines on this rotationally-molded collection, our Flo Lounge series seamlessly blends with nature for outdoor use. For Behavioral Health and mental health treatment facilities, nature provides a calming setting for patients and care providers – and furniture selections should complement the natural setting rather than stand out. With organic lines, soothing color options, and subtle safety elements, the collection offers an inviting place for users to relax for extended periods of time, while over-engineered safety design features subtly work to keep patients safe.
Kiwi Chair: In Behavioral Health facilities, creating an environment that promotes comfort, engagement, and relaxation is paramount to encourage healing. Our Kiwi chair offers the freedom of a bean bag, with added back support to enhance comfort for any user. A great option for group spaces, sensory therapeutic zones, and lounge areas, Kiwi supports calm and invites users to relax in places that might typically feel confining or anxiety-inducing. Blending the best of both worlds, Kiwi offers a perfect fusion of the classic bean bag and conventional chair, ensuring that end-users of all ages feel at ease while focusing on their well-being.
Podium Sleeper: In a healthcare setting, the days are busy – and nights are vital for recovery and healing. Sleeping overnight as a hospital guest has traditionally been synonymous with a less-than-ideal night’s sleep. That is, unless you’re resting on our award-winning Podium sleeper. Podium effortlessly combines contemporary design with comfort, making it an excellent choice for patient rooms. With integrated table options and various sleep widths, it offers flexibility for quality rest and relaxation.
These are just a few examples of the many products Stance thoughtfully designs to reduce stress and support a healing experience in healthcare environments. To learn more about our award-winning collections designed for Behavioral Health and general healthcare facilities of all sizes, visit our website and follow us for new insights on social media.
