94 Chapter 4 Table 3. Themes involving organizational aspects. Main theme Brief description Sub-theme Description Environmental aspects The environment on a rehabilitation ward is safe and invites rehabilitants to practice as much as possible. Building aspects The environment on a rehabilitation ward should resemble the domestic situation as much as possible so that rehabilitants feel stimulated, free, and able to practice meaningful, functional tasks. There should be therapy rooms on the ward for interdisciplinary team dynamics and the participation of informal caregivers. It is advisable to have the possibility to screen off part of the room for privacy. Walking distances to the bedrooms should be considerable, and there should be handrails, chairs, and exercise facilities in the corridors and a possibility to go outside. For different levels of stimulus processing, there must be variation in rooms with more and less stimulus. Opinions differ as regards the desire for single or multi-bedrooms. Single bedrooms offer privacy and a quiet environment, whereas multi-bedrooms offer contact with other rehabilitants. A sliding wall can offer a solution. The bedroom should be furnished in a way that the rehabilitant is stimulated to get out of bed. Ambiance The ambiance should enthuse rehabilitants and make them feel safe enough to work on their recovery. Most participants think a cozy, homely ambiance is important to stimulate rehabilitants to practice, have contact with fellow rehabilitants, and encourage each other to practice. Relaxing activities should be scheduled in addition to therapy moments.
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