Hospice Patamuté: Unidade hospitalar especializada em cuidados paliativos

Abstract

Palliative care, pioneered by Dame Cicely Saunders, has emerged relatively recently as a compassionate approach to patient care. The movement she initiated, the Modern Hospice Movement, laid the foundation for a more humane approach to caring for the terminally ill. Since then, palliative care has evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of patients, aiming to improve quality of life for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses and their families. Despite its importance, access to palliative care remains limited, particularly in regions like Brazil, where disparities in healthcare provision persist. This present work explores the intersection of palliative care needs with architectural solutions, aiming to develop a design proposal for a specialized palliative care hospital unit and rehabilitation center for the city of João Pessoa. Drawing on concepts of therapeutic environments and biophilic design, the goal is to enhance patient well-being through carefully planned architectural interventions.