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First Impressions are Clinical

First Impressions are Clinical

For patients and families walking into a hospital, the furniture is one of the first things they notice—and one of the last things they remember. It sets the tone before a single word is spoken. Is it soft and welcoming, or cold and clinical? Does it feel clean and cared for, or tired and neglected?

In healthcare, every detail communicates something. And furniture says a lot: about dignity, about safety, about whether people are truly seen. Environments that feel institutional can unintentionally reinforce anxiety, while those that are human-centered can quietly reassure: you’re in good hands.

OFS Carolina First Impressions are Clinical

What’s the Hidden Cost?

  Patient Confidence and Satisfaction

  Patients form Lasting Impressions-Fast

  Brand Perception and Reputation

  Staff Recruitment and Retention

The physical setting contributes to patients’ first impressions, which shape satisfaction and loyalty—even more than clinical outcomes in some outpatient settings.
- Ulrich, R., et al., HERD Journal

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