Interactive donor walls, digital wayfinding signage and patient-facing digital messaging platforms are becoming more common in healthcare facilities as technology advances, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.
The growth is being driven by the lower cost and greater selection of the digital displays, better technology and higher expectations from patients.
Fully considering other components is key to designing or selecting any one digital component. An interactive wall in the UCSF Medical Center required a display that produced very little heat in order to avoid retrofits to the HVAC system, for instance.
It's also important to have a clear understanding of the user experience, the article said.
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