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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: Making hospitals less stressful

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Making hospitals less stressful

22/03/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, Making hospitals less stressful

How leaves, lights, sounds and goats can improve patient health

How leaves, lights, sounds and goats can improve patient health.

Hospitals can make you sicker. It's a strange thought for places that also can make you healthier. But think about the constant noise, the distinctive hospital smell, the bright lights.

There's lots of evidence that most patients find hospitals themselves very stressful. This stress can lead to slower healing times or even a higher chance of being readmitted to hospital.

This week, we look at some interesting work happening around the world to try to improve the hospital environment.

We hear from people who are using nature to heal, are redesigning lighting systems and are blocking out the noise. And by learning what stresses humans out, we can learn a lot about how our bodies recover and heal.
 
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Charlotte Pritchard

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