A multisensory design approach to help relieve stress in a healthcare workplace

Abstract

Nurse stress and burnout have underscored the need for supportive work environments and effective coping mechanisms. The World Health Organization identifies healthcare workplace stress as a significant hazard, exacerbated by staff shortages, particularly in nursing. To address these challenges, efforts include promoting self-care, implementing mental health support programs, advocating for manageable workloads, emphasizing the crucial role of healthcare organizations in prioritizing nurse well-being, and enhancing patient care. Research employing design tools aims to explore how design practices can effectively impact the psychological well-being of the healthcare workforce. This study has taken into consideration the previous solutions employed for the purpose of stress relief has built on those ideas and has presented findings. The study aims at capturing the sensory modalities of interactions that users have with their product and leveraging them to design a product that produces a calming effect on the user.

Keywords: Multisensory Design, Workplace Stress, User Experience

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005125