Evidence for Design of Pediatric Icus
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Title: Influence of Positive Distractions on Children in Hospital Waiting Areas Funds: American Art Resources, Catherine Meyers Fine Art, Henry Domke Fine Art, Mohawk Carpets Period: January 2008 to August 2009 Collaborator: Children’s Medical Center Dallas Location: Children’s Medical Center Dallas Findings: Positive distractions help focus attention, increase calm behavior, decrease fine and gross movement; multi-sensory (distractions with sound) attract greater attention.
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