Study regarding conceptualisation of dermatology operation theatre based on perception of the five human senses

Background: In general a pleasant enviornment has a positive effect on the occupant’s feeling of well-being and this can affect patient recovery and staff performance. Therefore lighting, colour design, aroma and good behaviour of doctors are very essential Based on these ideas we conducted a study in our hospital premises as to how our 5 senses can help to conceptualise a dermatology operation theatre. Method: The study was carried out in the Department of Dermatology, Employees State Insurance – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (ESI-PGIMSR), Basaidarapur, New Delhi. 120 was the sample size which was divided in to 3 groups of doctors, nurses and patients of 40 each. All cases were evaluated using case record proforma comprising of their demographic profile and 21 questions which was prevalidated. Results: In choosing colour of wall paint, 60% doctors opted white and 32.5% yellow. 53.3% selected white in total followed by yellow 21.7% followed by blue 15.8% and vibrant colour 9.2%. While choosing colour of linen (bed sheets) most doctors chose green colour (55%). All (100%) preferred provision of windows/ ventilator in OT for natural light. Hearing calming words by doctors before surgery was appreciated by all nurses and patients (100%). Conclusion: Five senses of human body play an important role while conceptualising the operation theatre.