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Neonatology

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We appreciated the kind, professional teamwork and work-flow. Our parental and professional experts have been integrated from the very beginning. All our suggestions and wishes have been perfectly realized. It was very pleasant and inspiring to have the nice painters around. We love your paintings and we are happy to see them every day.

Colette Wyler, Neonatology Head of Nurse and Dra Frederike Haslbeck, Musicotherapist, USZ – University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

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Oncology

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The Anouk Foundation's work is truly remarkable. It undoubtedly enhances our patients' daily experience by transforming our facilities into brighter, more reassuring spaces through thoughtful and calming artistic interventions dedicated to their well-being.

Sylvie Marcionetti-Rusconi, Deputy Head of Nursing, Oncology Unit, HUG, Geneva, Switzerland

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These paintings make a real difference. They bring emotional support and comfort. They have created a sense of care, of being valued, and help patients feel stronger.

Isabelle Steeb, Head of Nursing Care in Tumor Medicine, University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Switzerland

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The murals bring life and offer caregivers a tool that combines care, rest and movement.

Julie Rousseau Blanchard, Head of Nursing, Oncology Intermediate Care, HUG, Geneva, Switzerland

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The murals promote dialoge, for they give us the opportunity to start a conversation.

Prof Dr med Thomas Pabst, Deputy Oncology Clinic Director and Chief Physician, University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Switzerland

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This project in our treatment rooms and waiting-rooms, improves without a doubt the day-to-day of our ward, making it much more welcoming and reassuring.

Prof Dr Pierre-Yves Dietrich, Head of Oncology, HUG, Geneva, Switzerland

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Such a great team! Our patients are of all ages and the feedback is very positive from all! The atmosphere is reassuring, our colleagues use the murals to engage with patients and our work environment has hugely improved! Absolute 110% recommendation!

Prof Dr Damien Weber, Department Chair and Medical Director Proton Therapy Center, Villigen, Switzerland

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Oncology work being done in treatment room

Emergency

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In our waiting room, anxiety runs high. These murals help reduce stress and offer a peaceful escape. They bring humanity back into care.

Dr. Pauline Naudion, Infectious Disease Specialist, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France

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A safe(r) place for our agitated and noncompliant patients has been created using the power of psychiatric research of Dr. Sebastian Walther (University Department of Psychiatry) and the know-how of the Anouk Foundation at our Inselspital Emergency Department! Worth noting is that according to evidence green and trees have the most calming effect.

Dr Aristomenis Exadaktylos, Professor and Director A&E, University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Switzerland

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Psychiatry

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The project went extremely well and was carried out in a truly participatory spirit. It sparked many conversations among colleagues about our experiences and aspirations. The murals have brought colour and joy to the Centre. They make the space feel much less like a hospital with its white walls. It feels alive! Choosing one corridor in shades of blue and another in shades of green has also created clear visual landmarks, making it easier to find your way around a building that can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Thank you!

Cristina Carvalho, Head of Administration, CAPPI Eaux-Vives, HUG, Geneva, Switzerland

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I particularly appreciated the quality of both the project and the artwork selection process. They strengthened the sense of cohesion and made everyone feel genuinely heard. The collaboration with the artists was dynamic and brought people together, allowing each person to contribute and leave their mark on the space. The feedback from patients on the final result has also been very positive, confirming the project’s beneficial impact.

Dr Javier Bartolomei, Head of CAPPI Servette, HUG, Geneva, Switzerland

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The murals allow us to improve the patient experience through a colourful and secure environment. This reduces their anxiety and allows them to forget about their distress for a while. As a sort of magical thinking, these murals are facilitators of well-being. We have noticed that the paintings encourage interaction and conversations.

Treatment Directors, Neuchâtel Psychiatry Centre, Switzerland

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The project not only makes our inpatient unit more attractive, but more therapeutic. The atmosphere now is very calming, improving patient and staff experiences. Working with the Anouk Foundation, we have found a highly collaborative and creative team.

Dr Heather Hall, Head of Psychiatry Department, Newport Hospital, Rhode Island, USA

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The Anouk Foundation artists, with the advice of the medical team, created reassuring and educational frescoes, thus awakening the interest of the residents. The scenes become visual aids to enable patients to understand their environment, undeniably improving their lives. These beautiful paintings (...) contributed to a more comfortable hospitalisation.

Head Psychiatrist, Hôpital Sainte-Marie, Nice, France

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The Anouk project reduces anxiety when our patients arrive because there's a better atmosphere in the department. Patients feel valued, find their way more easily, and the images stimulate interaction. For the staff it is also a great improvement!

Dr méd. Othman Sentissi, Chef du service, University Hospital Geneva (HUG), Geneva, Switzerland

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Your contribution has been essential in transforming these secure spaces into warm and welcoming environments, fostering a serene atmosphere beneficial to the care of any patients requiring isolation.

Dr. med. Nathalie Girault, Psychiatrist, Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris, France

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