Humánizációs

Humánizációs is a Hungarian adjective derived from humánizáció, meaning related to humanization. It denotes actions, policies, or designs intended to make systems and practices more humane, centering human dignity, needs, and well-being. The term is used across fields to describe interventions that replace impersonal or rigid processes with more person-centered approaches.

In health care, humánizációs törekvések aim to improve patient comfort, autonomy, informed consent, and dignified treatment, for example through open visiting policies, family involvement, and staff training in communication. In education, humánizációs pedagógia emphasizes inclusive, participatory, and supportive methods. In social policy and elder care, the concept refers to redesigning services to enhance agency and social participation, while reducing coercion and fragmentation. In design and technology, humánizációs principles guide user-centered design, accessibility, and ethical considerations.

Practically, humánizációs work often involves training, process reform, resource allocation, and changes to organizational culture. Critics argue that defining what counts as humane can be subjective, and tensions may arise between efficiency and attention to individual needs, particularly under budget constraints or performance targets.

See also: humanization, human-centered design, patient-centered care, humane design, inclusive education.