Sentence examples for positive distraction from inspiring English sources

It has previously been shown that a patient's use of active strategies such as positive distraction and ignoring pain, and their belief in control of pain, are positively associated with general activity level in patients with lower pain levels [ 52].

Positive distraction and the rehabilitation hospitals of Joao Filgueiras Lima, Health Environments Design & Research, 8(1), 199-227.

"It's a positive distraction, it gives them a sense of purpose, reduces isolation and improves wellbeing," says Hunter.

They also urged Nokia to streamline the service by giving up some features, like "positive distraction," the diversions users see while they are downloading a game.

Other findings included staff support for private patient rooms, staff recognition of the critical role of positive distraction, and the importance of aesthetics.

According to Ulrich's (1991) theory of supportive design, the hospital environment will reduce stress if it fosters perceptions of control (PC), social support (SS), and positive distraction (PD).

Meanwhile, the authors speculate, nature environments allow for "positive distractions" that block or counteract these negative mental processes.

Using Ulrich's theory of supportive design (1991), this study tested whether this relationship occurs because the physical environment promotes perceptions of control, positive distractions, and social support.

I'm just trying to find positive distractions, immersing myself in the things I like to do like petting cats and dogs and reading the same books over and over.

Habitat International refers to its workers' disabilities as "positive distractions," maintaining that the word "disabled" carries the connotation of its employees being useless or unable to contribute to society.

Cognitive behavioural interventions include graded activity, exercise, positive reinforcement, distraction and imagery.