Physical Calm Room
Before study conception, a room in 1 of the wards was refitted to be a physical calm room (see photographs in Relaxation: the room’s floor is lined with a soft mattress that patients can lie on.Vision: one of the walls has photo wallpaper that illustrates a forest, bringing the calming component of nature into the room. The other 3 walls are neutrally painted in a light pastel tone, giving a soothing sensation and time for processing the sensory impressions of the photo wallpaper. The room has large and luminous windows that are equipped with drapes. The room is also equipped with a projector that illuminates a starry sky on the ceiling and walls when the lights are turned off.Haptic: a cover with balls is available in the room. There are sensory-stimulating balls and a sensory-stimulating mat with the same function that you can hold and also receive tactile massage.Olfactory: fragrances may have a calming effect. Those who stay in this quiet room first receive sample dough and can then choose to bring a drop of ethereal aromatic oil made from lavender, lemon, refresh, or vanilla.Auditory: there is an iPad in the room that can play a variety of relaxing music.Photographs from the physical calm room.