Therapiekorridore

Therapiekorridore, or therapy corridors, are designated passageways within healthcare facilities designed to support therapeutic activities and facilitate safe patient movement between treatment areas. The concept is commonly used in German-speaking regions to describe corridors that are integrated with rehabilitation and therapy functions rather than being plain passage routes.

Design principles for therapiekorridore emphasize accessibility, safety, and continuity of care. Corridors may connect patient rooms with rehabilitation gyms, therapy rooms, and diagnostic services, reducing the need for long detours through busy wards. Typical features include non-slip flooring, handrails on both sides, ample width for assistive devices, staged resting areas, clear wayfinding signage, and spaces for simple exercises or equipment stations. Lighting, acoustics, and temperature control are optimized to support comfort during therapy sessions and onto long hospital stays. Obstacle-free layouts, elevated or adjustable seating, and accessible controls accommodate patients with limited mobility.

Benefits of therapiekorridore include improved patient motivation and engagement, smoother multidisciplinary workflows, and potential reductions in transport time and infection exposure. They can also clarify the patient journey, aiding staff in coordinating rehabilitation plans.

Challenges involve higher construction and maintenance costs, the need for careful infection control and cleaning, and balancing privacy with open therapy spaces. Implementations are common in rehabilitation facilities, geriatric units, and oncology centers where therapy and movement are central to care.

See also: healthcare design, healing environment, patient-centered design.