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In redesigned room, hospital patients may feel better already.

Kimmelman M. New York Times. August 21, 2014.

This newspaper article reports on how design solutions for hospitals, such as rooms modeled for single patients with sinks placed in plain sight, handrails linking the bedside to the bathroom, and large windows with natural light and an outdoor view, can augment patient satisfaction and safety.

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