Patients can have their stress levels dramatically reduced and experience a faster recovery by looking at 'Visual Therapy' nature images, according to UK-based diagnostic imaging specialists, MAS Medical.

The nature images have been found to improve patient stress levels, reduce systolic blood pressure, and minimise boredom. This lessens the likelihood of complications and the need for expensive repeat diagnosis or treatment.

The range of over 2,000 nature images by award-winning nature photographer, Joey Fischer, can be installed in a wide range of both clinical and non-clinical healthcare settings – such as hospital waiting rooms, dental surgeries and operating theatres – to promote a healing environment.

Images are usually supplied as backlit transparencies and can be either wall- or ceiling-mounted, with wall-mounted images supplied in custom-made light boxes. Ceiling images are configured to fit within the ceiling grid or can be fitted in bespoke light boxes. MAS Medical offer advice with regards to size, position and image selection.

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